Ok. I reralize hiking the AT is very relaxing in its own way but, for me, it has become a pretty sollitary adventure now that I'm heading south and on a unique schedule. So, I'm taking a short break and heading down to Coastal Castle in Litchfield, SC, for some beach, bike riding, and general hang time with the family. I took the bus south from NH to NYC and will head to SC soon. Enjoy the summer!
Sprained my right ankle on the rocks in the White Mountains sometime yesterday. No problem making it the AMC Mizpah Spring Hut yesterday but it was still a bit swollen and sore this morning. I was able to hike out to the Highland Center in Crwford Notch as planned so I am pretty sure it's not broken or hurt more seriously. I'll R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) it this afternoon and where I stand in the morning.
Met Paul in Rumford, Maine, on the way to Mt Washington in New Hampshire. Changing up the hiking plan a bit after the 100 mile wilderness and Baxter State Park. Still hiking!
Hard to see but I'm standing at the edge of the barren mountain rockslide. It happened ages ago (I'll have to verify that…) so I am less worried about it than I am about the huge thunderclouds that just rolled in above me in the last fifteen minutes. Gotta run!
Maine has hundreds of beautiful and secluded lakes. The Appalachian Trail runs by several including Nahmakanta Lake behind me. One awesome way to get around to these remote places is by seaplane. Tonight, Captain Jim from Katahdin Air picked me up and flew me back to Millinocket to spend the night, take a shower, do laundry, etc. Surprisingly, it's not much more than car service to Newark Airport! A cool little side adventure here in Maine!
