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    The state of Vermont and the GMC officially close...

    The state of Vermont and the GMC officially close the trails during mud season and April is mud season. Do the trail sand yourself a favor and go elsewhere. April in the Whites next door is generally...
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    BTW, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument...

    BTW, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is technically open to foot traffic during the eclipse. The big issue at KWW is finding a viewpoint as its mostly forest....
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    I got skunked on the lottery last year but ended...

    I got skunked on the lottery last year but ended up doing 6 nights on the PCT just north of there as a backup plan.
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    Thanks, its a start. When I did a stretch of the...

    Thanks, its a start. When I did a stretch of the PCT trail this past fall, many of the sites had ponds and lakes.
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    Got my Wonderland Trail lottery slot

    I will be getting access to the reservation site next week. Setting up lots of itinerary's to make sure I get a trip set up, anyone have any "gotta stay there" or better to hike past places?
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    I think the one in the Ebay listing is just a...

    I think the one in the Ebay listing is just a faded cover. The ones I have are green A bit less green than the green used on whiteblaze as a background. Its got a velour (fuzzy) finish. I have no...
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    1938 AT guide to Maine on Ebay

    A fairly rare 1938 Guide to the Appalachian Trail in Maine is up on Ebay. It is the 3rd edition which is actually the first edition that has the entire AT in Maine route. The prior second edition...
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    That explains a lot ;)

    That explains a lot ;)
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    Same options as before, there is no public...

    Same options as before, there is no public transportation to Bethel from Portland. The closest bus is in Gorham NH which is about 40 miles from Grafton Notch. The Portland Jetport, taking the...
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    My guess the flights listed for the big carriers...

    My guess the flights listed for the big carriers are code share flights with Cape Air, a small commuter airline with 9 seat planes (the 9th seat is the co pilots seat).
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    Pretty simple, there is no train or bus service...

    Pretty simple, there is no train or bus service in Maine with the exception of the I 95 Corridor and even then the train service only runs from the NH border to Brunswick along the coast. your...
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    FYI. Baxter State Park is definitely closed and...

    FYI. Baxter State Park is definitely closed and they have put out a warning on the website. April 8th is typically mud season in Maine. Do not plan on driving on any private gravel roads as they may...
  13. But the hiker would not get to stay in comfy...

    But the hiker would not get to stay in comfy cabin with beds and private baths at the AMC camps ;)

    Not sure these days but 20 years ago, there were several youth programs affiliated with various...
  14. REI Slackpacking for 6 days in the 100 mile wilderness

    Not my cup of tea, but if someone has the cash and wants to knock off part of the 100 mile wilderness and stay in bed every night, here is your chance,
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    When I clicked on your link, it went nowhere.

    When I clicked on your link, it went nowhere.
  16. Whatever info you get it has to be 2024 recent....

    Whatever info you get it has to be 2024 recent. There there two wet winters storms that washed out roads both public and private all over the state of Maine. Unless private roads were in use this...
  17. Another Winter View from the AT in the Whites

    I did a quick hike up Mt Jackson yesterday. Microspikes top to bottom but a bit breezy at the summit. I was going to extend the hike over to Mt Webster but clouds were coming in and I wasn't in the...
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    With climate change, (yes its already impacting...

    With climate change, (yes its already impacting the local climate), snow really is not an issue until November except 50 mile east in the whites. Cold nights and shorter days still are an issue from...
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    From personal experience, oral care is something...

    From personal experience, oral care is something not to ignore. I probably had borderline issues that could stay in control with normal daily toothcare practices, like brushing in the AM and PM and...
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    Years ago we were on spring section hike in the...

    Years ago we were on spring section hike in the Smokies, it was early season so not a lot of people on the trail. One day we were hiking to one of the shelters and there were fresh tires tracks in...
  21. The neoprene designs I have seen use glue to glue...

    The neoprene designs I have seen use glue to glue neoprene in cylinder to prevent compression of the neoprene. One end of the cylinder is sealed with round plug glued in. The other end if similar...
  22. Hard to beat neoprene foam for insulation. Amazon...

    Hard to beat neoprene foam for insulation. Amazon sells sheets of it. Folks with access to industrial pipe insulation can get scraps for free as neoprene is used for pipe cold pipe insulation....
  23. The US military produces First Strike Rations...

    The US military produces First Strike Rations (FSRs)for folks at or behind the front lines. Soldiers were field stripping MRES to get rid of extra weight and packaging so the military came out with...
  24. The inventor of a hiker favorite has passed

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/creator-one-worlds-most-beloved-050118754.html

    I rarely if ever eat them other than when camping of backpacking, but must admit they are just the thing on a trip. The...
  25. My long term experience is head into the Maine...

    My long term experience is head into the Maine woods the week after Labor Day, yes the bubble will still be there but the youth groups and college kids will not be on the trail. The weather is...
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