When I finished my hike, I spent two nights at Wicked Waystation before returning home. My first night, Shaman, a LASH (Long A$$ Section Hiker), and his wife were there. Shaman is a retired medical doctor who is documenting his hike on YouTube. We discussed Gray Beard and his record attempt for the oldest thru…

Friday – 5 June This hike was originally planned for last year. An Achilles tendon issue caused me to postpone until this year. I attempted to rest a little and see if it improved. The tendinitis never really got better but it wasn’t getting any worse. The orthopedic doc said if I kept running and…

Thursday – 4 June Ahh The pleasure of a real bed with sheets and a pillow. Two ladies hiking the Long Trail shared the bunk room. Everyone tried not to make any noise and all were up by 5:30. Shaman of the couple staying in the semi private room was picked up by his shuttle…

Wednesday – 3 June Destination: Kelley Stand Road (1,652.8)Start Location: William Douglas Shelter (1,652.8)Today’s Miles: 11.6Trip Miles: 69.4 Photos are up! No one showed up at the shelter last night so I was alone and cozy in my tent. It was a warm night. Since I had my longest day coming up, I was out…

Tuesday – 2 June Destination: William Douglas Shelter (1,652.8)Start Location: Bromley Shelter (1,660.5)Today’s Miles: 7.7Trip Miles: 57.8 Last night three more hikers came in around seven. Belle and Raven are two ladies hikng the Long Trail. Other hiker was doing a section of the AT. Gumby was out before anyone else was up. I got…

Monday – 1 June Destination: Bromley Shelter (1,660.5)Start Location: Peru Peak Shelter (1,668.7)Today’s Miles: 8.2Trip Miles: 50.1 It poured overnight. Glad to be warm and dry in the shelter. The group of three hikers mentioned that they hiked through two inches of wet snow on Stratton Mountain earlier. Mornings have been cool. Woke up to…