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swjohnsey
07-30-2012, 12:18
I'm in Glencliff, NH waiting for the post office to open. Started March 30 and only have about 397.8 and about 30 days to go. It will be up and over Moosilauke tomorrow and on to Lincoln, NH. Mt Washington probably Monday. The weather looks excellent across the Whites with the highs and lows in the 50s above 5,000 feet. I think I'm just ahead of the bubble.

ChinMusic
07-30-2012, 12:19
Awesome. Soak in a much of the Whites as you can.

Mike2012
07-30-2012, 12:39
Congrats! I'm headed to Katahdin Wednesday for my SOBO hike back to Harpers Ferry so we'll pass between there and there.

Llama Legs
07-30-2012, 14:26
fantastic and have fun

hikerboy57
07-30-2012, 14:42
Ill probaably see you in maine
im hrading sobo 8/3.

hikerboy57
07-30-2012, 14:44
Congrats! I'm headed to Katahdin Wednesday for my SOBO hike back to Harpers Ferry so we'll pass between there and there.

Im at abol8/2 and ksc 8/3.

peakbagger
07-30-2012, 15:19
Dont get bummed if your schedule slips. Your estimate for 4 weeks to the end of the trail is decidedly optimistic. Sure folks may do it but once you have been up and down Moosiluakee and then the endless puds with the run up South Kinsman for good measure, you may reestimate your end date.

swjohnsey
07-30-2012, 15:33
I've got some time to kill if necessary. Headin' over Moosilauke with about 15 lbs.

swjohnsey
08-28-2012, 11:54
Made it to Stratton, goin' slow but goin'. Katadin in a couple of weeks . . . maybe.

HikerMom58
08-28-2012, 12:08
Amazing...

swjohnsey
09-04-2012, 19:46
Headin' out from Monson tomorrow, chance of rain 100%. Stayed at Shaws. Got a bucket drop about 30 miles in. Wife will meet me at White House Landing.

Sarcasm the elf
09-04-2012, 20:59
Headin' out from Monson tomorrow, chance of rain 100%. Stayed at Shaws. Got a bucket drop about 30 miles in. Wife will meet me at White House Landing.

That's awesome, Congratulations! Have fun on Katahdin!

(I'm thoroughly jealous)

Buffalo Skipper
09-04-2012, 21:29
Keep it up! I can't wait until I get up there too!

swjohnsey
09-16-2012, 08:24
Summited Katahdin 10:15 am September 14, 2012. Beautiful day, about 60 at the summit with very little wind.

OzJacko
09-16-2012, 08:37
Summited Katahdin 10:15 am September 14, 2012. Beautiful day, about 60 at the summit with very little wind.
Congratulations!!
I hope to follow your hike to almost exactly the same schedule in 2013!

hikerboy57
09-16-2012, 08:43
Great job.congratulations..now,whats next?

hikerboy57
09-16-2012, 08:45
I hope you stick around to share what works for you and what didn't etc. how long your cheese lasted and so forth

swjohnsey
09-16-2012, 09:03
I think the schedule was pretty good. I missed most of the cold weather at the start and didn't hit any at the end. I actually sent my cold weather gear home at Damascus and picked it back up at Glenncliff only to send it home again.

Aquonehostel
09-16-2012, 09:07
Congratulations, enjoy every mile, especially the last 100 wilderness, watch out for the Moose :-) Wiggy

Marta
09-16-2012, 09:17
Congratulations!

swjohnsey
09-16-2012, 09:19
I saw one moose cow and we nearly scared each other to death. I don't see how anyone could enjoy the first day or two of the 100 mile wilderness . . . well maybe the Marquis de Sade.

Karma13
09-16-2012, 09:38
Summited Katahdin 10:15 am September 14, 2012. Beautiful day, about 60 at the summit with very little wind.

Congratulations! That's incredibly awesome. :)

T-Rx
09-16-2012, 11:48
Summited Katahdin 10:15 am September 14, 2012. Beautiful day, about 60 at the summit with very little wind.

Aewsome! Congratulations! This gives me inspiration as I plan for my attempt in a couple of years because I will be in my late 50' s at that time.