Question about Baxter

**hikergirl1120** · 06-02-2009, 11:30

I am beginning my thru on July 1st. I would like to summit Katahdin that day (weather permitting). I was told that you can leave your pack at the ranger station while you hike up. Obvioulsy just bring a day pack. Has anyone done this? I am trying to reach them but I am having a hard time getting someone on the phone.

I have a tent site for the night of July 1st, maybe I could set that up and leave my stuff there?? Just an idea, not too sure if that would be safe. Anny feedback would be appreciated

**blackyjones** · 06-02-2009, 14:39

everytime i call baxter, i get someone right away. are you sure you have the right number? i would check the website again, i just called them this morning. i wouldnt leave my stuff at the tent site, i would leave it at the ranger station and take the day pack, they are more than willing to help and that trade off is a nice easy system.

**hikergirl1120** · 06-02-2009, 14:44

can you drive a car to katahdin stream campsite?

**Buzz_Lightfoot** · 06-02-2009, 14:46

Originally Posted by hikergirl1120

can you drive a car to katahdin stream campsite?

Yes, you can.

BL

**hikergirl1120** · 06-02-2009, 14:53

got it

I am going to get there a little before 5am...hopefully on a wednesday this will be plenty of time to hit the trail LOL I am so anxious!! gosh!

**Buzz_Lightfoot** · 06-02-2009, 17:20

Originally Posted by hikergirl1120

got it

I am going to get there a little before 5am...hopefully on a wednesday this will be plenty of time to hit the trail LOL I am so anxious!! gosh!

Good luck and enjoy!

**hikergirl1120** · 06-03-2009, 08:26

WOO HOO!!!! It's finally here and I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**warraghiyagey** · 06-03-2009, 08:30

Originally Posted by hikergirl1120

WOO HOO!!!! It's finally here and I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And you just can't hide it?
Are you about to lose control?
Do you think you like it?
Oh . . . . yeah

**Kanati** · 06-03-2009, 14:47

I am starting north from Grafton Notch SP on June 29th or 30th in route for Katahdin to finish my hike that I began last year at Springer Mtn GA on 3/1. When you and I pass each other I want to see a big smile on your face.

Have a great hike. You'll never forget it.

**Buzz_Lightfoot** · 06-03-2009, 15:05

Originally Posted by hikergirl1120

WOO HOO!!!! It's finally here and I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure if I get it. Are you happy?

**hikergirl1120** · 06-03-2009, 15:22

Originally Posted by Buzz_Lightfoot

I'm not sure if I get it. Are you happy?

I think the correct term would be....ECSTATIC

**hikergirl1120** · 06-03-2009, 15:23

Originally Posted by Kanati

I am starting north from Grafton Notch SP on June 29th or 30th in route for Katahdin to finish my hike that I began last year at Springer Mtn GA on 3/1. When you and I pass each other I want to see a big smile on your face.

Have a great hike. You'll never forget it.

you can't count on a big smile from me!!!!!

**MileMonster** · 06-04-2009, 08:05

I seem to recall that they had a few loner day packs at the ranger station, so you might not have to bring your own. I could be wrong, though, so check it out.

**warraghiyagey** · 06-04-2009, 08:07

Originally Posted by hikergirl1120

I think the correct term would be....ECSTATIC

You think you're ecstatic now. . . wait til you get to Katahdin Stream. . .

**hikergirl1120** · 06-04-2009, 08:53

Originally Posted by MileMonster

I seem to recall that they had a few loner day packs at the ranger station, so you might not have to bring your own. I could be wrong, though, so check it out.

I eventually got through and the woman told me she did have loner day packs

**hikergirl1120** · 06-04-2009, 08:54

Originally Posted by warraghiyagey

You think you're ecstatic now. . . wait til you get to Katahdin Stream. . .

I swear I am not going to be able to sleep due to the massive excitement!!!!

**Blissful** · 06-04-2009, 13:43

Take it easy though and pace it - Katahdin is a tough climb, and just enjoy the day.

**Buzz_Lightfoot** · 06-04-2009, 14:03

Originally Posted by Blissful

Take it easy though and pace it - Katahdin is a tough climb, and just enjoy the day.

What she said. When I climbed Katahdin the first time was as a day hiker from Katahdin Stream campground. I was 40 years old and not in "long distance" shape. I had a 2 liters of water and about a pound of gorp. By the time I finished I had consumed all my water and about half the gorp. I also was so sore and blistered that I had to hold onto the railing of the stairs at my home to climb them for a couple days thereafter!

HG, you are young so should be more resiliant than a fellow on the doorstep of middle age

but take your time. Don't underestimate the climb!

Enjoy the experiance. I took back some fantastic memories of that day. One was just above treeline where there are ladders in the rocks. The wind was blowing so hard there that my trekking pole was vibrating and making a low WOOOoooooOOOOOoooo sound!

BL

**hikergirl1120** · 06-04-2009, 14:55

This is going to be the "biggrdy" mountain I have climbed! I am just really looking forward to the challenege and plan to def take it easy...I am more excited about the start of my thru...I feel like I have been so busy planning and worrying about gear that it's suddenly here, it happened fast!

**Safari** · 06-04-2009, 17:55

Hey i hear you HG! Ecstatic, buzzing... yahoo, its nearly gonna happen!
I am leaving from Katahdin 2 weeks after you on my thru, it's dancing bananas all round...!

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