Finally in New Hampshire!
Woohoo! I made it to New Hampshire!
I am writing this from Gorham, NH, the first town going south in New Hampshire along the AT, and the town at the start of the White Mountains. Woohoo! Finally made it to another state. I am just spending the day here - I hiked in seven miles to town, and later on I will be hitching a ride back to the trail and then hiking in two miles to a shelter just south of town.
The White Mountains have been visible from all of the peaks I have been through recently (well, except for the day it was pouring rain, when I could barely see three feet in front of me). I am really looking forward to the Whites and the huts along the way.
I took my first (minor) spill a couple of days ago, right after the rain stopped. The rain causes the big rocks I am climbing down to get really slick. I banged up my wrist a bit, and scraped up my hand, but I am living. A little triple antibiotic cream and some medical tape and I am on my way!
Reaching New Hampshire was a great psychological achievement. It really picked me up. Maine was a wonderful state with wonderful people, but I was tired of feeling like I was not making any progress along the Trail.
Oh, and coming up is Hanover, NH (for anyone sending stuff to the mail drop). Another 10-14 days or so! I plan on taking a "zero day" and enjoying campus and town.
Anyway, I should get going. I still have some phone calls to make and then get to a grocery store for food resupply.
I hope everyone is doing well, and I apologize for not being able to write everyone back personally who has written me. Rest assured I have read your messages!
Finally, another state!
I am writing this from Gorham, NH, the first town going south in New Hampshire along the AT, and the town at the start of the White Mountains. Woohoo! Finally made it to another state. I am just spending the day here - I hiked in seven miles to town, and later on I will be hitching a ride back to the trail and then hiking in two miles to a shelter just south of town.
The White Mountains have been visible from all of the peaks I have been through recently (well, except for the day it was pouring rain, when I could barely see three feet in front of me). I am really looking forward to the Whites and the huts along the way.
I took my first (minor) spill a couple of days ago, right after the rain stopped. The rain causes the big rocks I am climbing down to get really slick. I banged up my wrist a bit, and scraped up my hand, but I am living. A little triple antibiotic cream and some medical tape and I am on my way!
Reaching New Hampshire was a great psychological achievement. It really picked me up. Maine was a wonderful state with wonderful people, but I was tired of feeling like I was not making any progress along the Trail.
Oh, and coming up is Hanover, NH (for anyone sending stuff to the mail drop). Another 10-14 days or so! I plan on taking a "zero day" and enjoying campus and town.
Anyway, I should get going. I still have some phone calls to make and then get to a grocery store for food resupply.
I hope everyone is doing well, and I apologize for not being able to write everyone back personally who has written me. Rest assured I have read your messages!
Finally, another state!