Appalachian Trail Hiking Story！

of June 2014 and Record !

Part 1. New Hampshire Hiking Story !

Introduction !

It has been my dream that after finishing Pilgrimage in Spain, I would like to walk on Appalachian Trail (AT),
in rich Amerikan wild forest and mountains with American People.
Appalachian Trail was established in more than 100 years ago and has been maintained by many local
good-spirit volunteers to protect its wilderness. Accordingly, places for camping are strictly disignated and
restricted. It is also understood that we must carry all necessary items for life, like tent, sleeping bag, foods,
cooking vessel, stove, fuel, so on in backpack.

Appalachian Trail starts from Springer Mt.(1,153m) GA , through 14 States, to Mt. Katahdin (1,605m) ME, is as
long as 2,200 miles (3,500 km) in total. For reasons of its long distance and uphill/downhill trail and sometimes
very severe weather conditons in whole six months or more duration, those people acomplished entire trail hiking
are called as 「Thru-Hiker] with the highest respect by other hikers.

MY first plan of AT Hiking was focused in the region ofNorthern New Hampshire, from Hanover to Gorham,
because there are many mountains between 4,000 and 6,000 ft and beautiful sightseeing spots such as Mt. Washington
and COG Rail. This section is as long as 240 km , only 7 % of eitire AT . I thought the route would not be so easy for
a man of 72 years old because of very steep slopes of ascent/ descent with over 30 lb backpack everyday.
If I could walk through without serious problems, then I will consider about next step in AT later.

List of Backpack Contents:

In order to limit total weight less than 15kg,: Backpack 60 liter(1.7kg),Tent(for one 1.5kg),Sleeping Bag（0.5s)
Floor Mat（0.4s）、Down Wear（Up/Dn 0.6s）,Stove & Fuel（0.7s),One day Pack（0.4s）,Foods（4 days 2.0s）
Sawyer Water Filter(0.3s),Change Clothes（1.5s), Other: Medicine, Sandal, Head Light, Rain Gear, Compact
Camera, Cell Phone, Spare Battery, Bowl,Pole, Towel are packed, then almost full now !

Those Helpful Literatures:

  • The A.T. Guide, 2013 Northbound by David "Awol" Miller( AMC Publish.　＄15:95
  • White Mountain Map (Water Proof) $9:95
  • Book written by Noriyoshi Katoh「Heading Forest of Maine, Walking 3,500 km」Heibon Pub.Co.Japan 2011
　　

Departure !

June 10 In twelve hours after taking off from Narita, Tokyo, I landed at Boston Logan Airport.
Dartmouth Coach Bus took me to the town of Hanover, NH after three hours ride. This is a campus town of
the famouse Dartmouth College, very good place for study. I checked in Sunset Motel just 2 miles from town.
June 11 Visited firstly, DOC (Dartmouth Outing Club) Headquarter to obtain the latest information
on AT trail conditions and other, if any. They kindly provided me with nice map from Hanover to Kinsman Notch .
Then, visited stores to buy gas fuel for stove and foods of lunch and some sweets, etc.. Now, ready to start.

To Kinsman Notch ! (52.7miles =84.3q）

June 12,(1st day) Raining day. At 8 o'clock ,I entered into Appalachian Trail from just beside of gas station
In late morning, rain became weaker, and easier for me to walk. At 3 o'clock, arrived at Moosemountain Shelter .
In the shelter, one young hiker had set his tent and listened radio. He said that he walked from North and is student
of University of Maine . He already walked about 440 miles from Mt. Katahdine . I set my tent at other end of the shelter
and changed wet underwear to dry one and started to cook. Some time later in evening, one Russian hiker arrived
at shelter, but his sleeping bag was terribly wet and hard to sleep at this altitude of 2,130 ft, mooved to nextlower shelter.
Today's Milage＝10.9 mile（17.5q）



June 13（2nd day) During night, strong wind and rain bothered me, but next morning weather slightly improved.
Under light shower, started at 7 o'clock, kept walking toward to Smartmountain Shelter (3,237 ft). 　From around noon ,
rain became heavier, and heavier. It was very miserable conditon for me, and rain reached to skin through raingere
very wet even inside of shoes and hard to see front through glass. One point to cross autoway around noon time,
there was a house with sign 「Free Icecream to Hiker」,but no one was there unfortunately. On the top of Samrt-
mountain , trail became very slippery and dangerous, and I slipped once to hit my nose to rock. Anyway, bad day was
over at 5 o'clock after reaching the Cabin. (shelter was burnt down some years before). One party of two people
was there. Due to old cabin, I used my tent again, and changed clothes quickly to cook my dinner.
Today's milage=12.4 mile（19.9q）


June 14.（3rd day）。 In the morning, rain almost stopped.　But, wore half-wet underwear and rain gear again .
Departed at 6:30 am. Around noon, rain completely stopped and sky became brighter, although visibility still poor.
Once descended down to South Jacobs Brook (1,450ft) then ascended toMt.Cube (2911ft) and ate lunch at
the summit. Trail led me down to road NH 25A , 915ft. Ore Hill Campsite, 1,883ft was not far here with slight uphill trail.
There was a big Surprise at trailside, which was samll, pink-colored flower, Lady's Slipper just in full blossom,
shouted How Lucky！. When asked to hikers on trail, it was right timing to see this flower here.
At 5 pm, arrived at Ole Hill Campsite , but nobody was there beside me. After dinner, made my foods hung down
from branch for protection from bears. Today's milage＝12.8 mile（20.5q）
　
June 15th（4th day）。 Started at 6:30 am, but the way back to Trail disappeared, and got lost.　Path was covered with
leaves. Because of few people use this Campsite , path was easily lost. However, use compass and map carefully, then
found the trail after 40 minutes wondering. At almost noon time, I arrived at the broad paved auto road, NH 25 .
Took about 10 minutes walk to east, found a nice Hostel for Trail Hikers in a small town, Glencliff .
The name wasHikers Welcome Hostel and received very warm and heartful hospitality. Taking shower, useed laundry machine
and enjoyed conversation with young hikers. In the evening, we rode on owner's coach car to the market in Warren
for shopping foods and drinks. Next day, let's Slackpack withsmall backpack over Mt. Moosilauke from Kinsman Notch
to Glencliff. Even, giant Mt.Moosilauke would be not so difficult to me.
Today's milage=7.3 mile(11.7q）
June 16th（5th day）。 Beautuful weather!　Hostel owner provided me a ride to Kinsman Notch at 6 o'clock.
Two hikers shared shuttle fee of $30. to save money. " How Nice !" From the parking of Kinsman Notch (870ft),
I started to walk southbound along to Beaver Brook . As backpack contained only lunch, rain gear, water and spare clothes,
it was such easy to walk with it. and I could proceed faster. At 9 o'clock, I reached the summit of Mt. Moosilauke（4,802ft).
Just before reaching the summit, 4 hikers party appeared from South, who were staying in the same hostel preveous night.
They were all carring over 40 lb backpack.　I had a lunch at the summit alone, then left for Glencliff without any problems.
At the point very cloth to NH 25 Road, trail came to section point with two choice of direction. However, there was NO SIGN
for hikers. This part of the trail was a temporary one , because of destruction by heavy rain a few years ago.
I bet one of trail as right one, but was mistake which forced me one hour more walk.
Finally, a kind local resident took me back to Hikers Welcome Hostel by his car at 1:30 pm.
Today's milage=8.4 mile（13.5q）. Extra walk was not counted.

From Kinsman Notch to Crawford Notch (44 mile＝70.5q.)

June 17th（6th day）。　At 6 o'clock, owner of Hikers Welcome Hostel carried me to Kinsman Notch (1,870ft)
Five-days foods obtained in Warren increased total weight of my backpack to 40 lb（＝18s）, but my shoulder increased
strength also in last 5 days. Accordingly, it was not so tough to me to climb continuously from Kinsman Notch (1,870 ft)
up to Mt. Wolf (3,478 ft) in morning. From Mt.Wolf (3,478ft) , trail became downhill to Eliza Brook (2,408 ft) .
Second acsending from Eliza Brook to South Kinsman Mountain (4,358 ft) was extremely tough and demanding to me.
Over two hours struggle, reached the summit and next small peak, North Kinsman was not a problem. Kinsman Pond
Shelter (3,763 ft) was just there. At before 7:00 pm.,, I checked in at Ranger's Tent Office and paid Fee of $8.00 per person
in White Mountain Nat'l Forest .　One trouble of this day was that I felt lost from Apparachian Trail , because
I could not see any White Marks on trees between Mt. Wolf and Eliza Brook . I put my backpack at Trail-side
and searched any marks or footprints there to confirm the trail is correct or not. Suddenly, a young hiker, Trail Name of
"Hatch" from Indiana whom I met at Glencliff , passed me with his comment: " This must be correct ". I could not meet him
again for a while, but 8 days later I could see him at another Hostel in Gorham. Today's milage＝11.5 mile（18.4q）

June 18th（7th day）。　In the previous night, total six hikers arrived after 8:00 pm.. Shelter was quite busy. This morning,
heavy fog covered the trail ahead. I decended to Franconia Notch (1,443ft) and crossed Interstate 93
through under bridge path. Then, we had to crimb the long, steep slope to Liberty Spring (3,910ft) . Milage of today
was not so long, but tough due to the big descent and ascent to pass the Franconia Notch . At about 11 o'clock, I arrived at
the entrance of Liberety Spring Trail . It took two and half hours to reach Liberty Spring Campsite . This was the place
for today's Campsite. It was still early in the afternoon, but so nice to enjoy and relax here. Up to here, I used filtered water
by Sawyer Filter System for safety to health.
Now, here was absolutely pure, clean spring water. How delicious and cold to drink directly ! Wish I got some Whisky with
this pure water ! However, no alcohol in my back-pack at all. From Kinsman Notch , I entered into White Mountains
Nat'l Forest , I had to pay a fee of $8.00 per person for camping but it was so good to use Bear Box and Toilet .
Design of the toilet was so unique, I took some pictures. Today's milage＝7.5 mile（12.0q）




June 19th（8th day）。 　Strong wind but clear sky. Took off at 6:15 am. Soon came to ridge without trees. Mt.Lincoln
(5,089ft) was there. No trees meant there was always a danger from strong wind. Carefully walked and came to Mt.Lafayette
(5,291ft) , which was the highest in this region. Very impressive to see its summit. Although these mountains were named
with past Presidents, but no Name Plate on each Summit. Therefore, pictures shows only Trail names .
In afternoon, weather became fine and comfortable. After descent some height, Mt. Garfield (4,500ft) was another
tough ascending, then to Galehead Hut at 3:00 pm.. Today's campsite was still far, so ate some cockies and chese, walked to
Soutu Twin Mountain (4,902ft) At 6:30 pm., Guyot Shelter, (4534ft) was waiting for me. I was terriblly tired and exhausted,
but had to work for camping. Today's milage＝13.1 mile (21.0q）


June 20th（9th day）。　 As Campsite was deep in forest, very quiet in the night. When came to Zealand Mountain
(4,260ft）, very strong wind was blowing. I thought better short-cut trail by selecting Zeacliff Trai instead of Trail to
Zealand Falls Hut. As name said,this trail was rough and steep, just as Cliff . This day was unforgettable, because I lost
my camera somewhere in Zeacliff Trail . When I realized that I dropped my camera, I immediately got back the Trail
and searched it carefully. 15 minutes later, I found my camera in the grass of trail-side where I used camera some time ago.
I did not bring second camea with me this time, so it would be horrible, if I could not find it here.
In the afternoon, on Ethan Pond Trail I found group of wild flowere, Lady's Sliper It was so nice to take a pictures of
such floweres. From Ethan Pond Campsite (2,874ft) ,I walked down to Crawford Notch (1,277ft）. At 3 o'click, I was
picked up by Angel's car to Highland Center ,three miles away from trail-head。 Alhough I had not reservation
in advance, Thru-Hiker was accepted in Bunkroom with $80:00 including dinner at cafeteria.
This lodge was belonging to AMC (Apparachian Mountain Club) , then I could make reservation of
Madison Spring Hut , which was scheduled to stay at two days later. Madison Spring Hut (4,800ft) was so expensive,
priced as $135 per night. This day, the dinner was luxury including local beer. Today's milage＝11.9 mile（19.0q）


From Crawford Notch To Gorham (47.1 mile＝75.4q)

June 21st（10th day）。　I wished to start earlier, but first shuttle bus to Trail Head was on 8:30 am. From Trail Head
（1277ft） to Webster Cliff Trail took me up to Mt.Webster, next to 3,910 ft Point , then to Mt.Jackson. .
It was 12:50 pm, lunch time at its summit.　This trail was quite thrilling because trail was built along to top of cliff.
So, we saw directly the bottom of cliff, about 1,000 m below. There were many family hikers, mostly of one day hiker
and seemed to be happy time to them. At the end of Cliff-Trail, horizontal trail continued to
Mt. Washington, but in thick cloud. At 2:40 pm., arrived at Mizpah Hut and Nauman Campsite was just next to the Hut.
Being a popular hiking spot in New Hampshire , many hikers with their tents already registered in. In this campsite,
each platform was occupied with 3 to 4 tents, and very much crowded. In late afternoon, I visited Hut to get water
for cooking and took a look at inside of Hut. Today's milage＝6.4 mile（10.3q）


Warning！ . On Appalachian Trail, there were interesting Sign Board and Warning . Followings are some examples:
Sign Board on door of toilet, Bio-Toilet says it must be always dry for composting process.
Other sign board teaches us how to avoid Bear Attack by hanging down foods from branches of high trees.


Vocabulary Building:: Terms often used on Appalachian Trail are as follwos:
1. Hut : Run by Public with two meals (D & B)and bed. Need to reservation.　Costs $130. per person, night.
2. Lodge &/or Hostel; Privately owned with bunk room and no meal supplied.。　Pay for shower and laundry.
Costs $25 p.p.n.
3. Shelter; Cottage without door at Campsite.　Sometimes, cost free.　
4. SOBO /NOBO; Walk from North to South（South Bound) or Other direction. (North Bound)
Other peculiar terms are to be explained when used.

June 22nd (11th day）。 Waked up at 3:30 am, because it was anticipated to be Long, Tough Day.
Starting at 5:00 am., from 3,800 ft altitude, kept walking in darkness of early morning. But high clouds covered
Mt Washington Passing TREE LINE, Mt.Eisenhower(4,780ft), Mt.Monroe(5,372ft) were skipped to hit its summit.
At 8:40 am., arrived at Lakes Of The Clouds without any problems. Hut locating lakeside provided me a short break.
Oh Surprise ! Wind blowed off clouds from the Summit of Mt Washington, with many building and radio Antenna Poles.
I met aged couple from Mass. names of Bonnie and Ken . They just started from Lakes of Clouds Hut and intended to
go to Madison Spring Hut. At 10:10 am., we all arrived the Summit of Washington and took pictures together.
Some minites later, COG-RAIL train arrived at the Summit. It was just in time to see this unique Steam Locomotive,
which was reportedly running once a day with other Diesel Powered Locomotives. After eating lunch at Summit
Restaurant, and saying Good-By to Bonnie and Ken , I headed to further Madison Spring Hut , tonight's home.
Crossing over Mt.Jefferson (5,712ft) and Mt.Adames (5,774ft), I worked very hard to reach the Hut. There were many
big rocks on the trail, and many up-down hard trail forced me very much tired and slow-downed speed. Ater 4:00 pm.,
I finally arrived Madison Spring Hut and checked in. It was an extremely long and tough day to me ! It was my first time
to stay in Hut in US , but dissapointed to me a little bit that they never sell alcoholoc drinks at all, even light beer.
There was one group party people from Pinkham Notch , who were enjoying a bottle of wine from their bag.
In the evening, all guests enjoyed the same menu-dinner and saw staff's entertainment program together.
Today's milage＝11.8 mile（=18.9q）11 hours walking.



June 23rd (12th day）。　In the morning, Hut was very quiet. Breakfaast was to start at 7:00 am.,I enjoyed
morning walk near Hut. Weather was perfectly fine, no wind and no cloud.　Leaving Hut at 7:40 am.,
ascent of700ftwas a good job to peak summit of Mt.Madison (5,366ft) .
Behind of me, Mt. Washington was such far. It reminded me hard walk of the preveous day. Bonnie and Ken
were fine in morning, but looked to be still tired. They would return to home today, but my hiking would continue to
Town of Gorham, NH in another two days. From Mt.Madison (5,366ft) , trail started to descend sharply by almost 5,000 ft to
Osgood Tentsite in 3 hours. Heavy backpack was not gentle to my shoulder on downhill trail. From Osgood Tentsite ,
trail became flat and smooth. At about 2:00 pm., arrived at Pinkham Notch（2､050ft) and Visitor Center.
Shortly, two familiar Thru-Hikers , 「SISU」and「SUWAYED」, both trail name, walked same time from Glencliff .
We called White Mountain Logde & Hostel to ask for stay and requested pick-up shuttle to the Notch .
30 minutes later, we were in Black Audi to town of Gorham . Very fortunately, we got beds there at $35.00
per night including shuttle, breakfast and laoundry service.
Later, we knew that Hostel Owner , Marni prepared us such nice, good in taste and volume breakfast in following days.
Good Hostel ! Today's milage＝7.8 mile(=12.5q）



June 24th（13th day） 　Last night, I made up very light packing for only one night camping. weighing less 10 kg
from normal. It was SLACKPACK again from Pinkham Notch to Exit of Trail at Driveway US2 of 21 mile (=33.7km) .
Shuttle Audi left Lodge at 8:00 am., but lost some time for Post Office opening time delay. Anyway, started Notch
at 9:00 am., I walked in good speed, to Wildcat Mountain without break. because of light backpack, I reached to
4,000ft point at 11:20. Then, Carter Notch Hut at 1:45 pm.. Had a lunch here, but it started to rain that I was afraid of.
Passed Carter Dome（4,832ft） at 3:00 pm., then arrived at Middle Carter Mt. (4,610ft) at 5:30 pm..
It took a time more than my thought, but finally reached Imp Campsite (3,344ft） after 6:45 pm..
Here, Ranger (or Caretaker ) waited me to collect $8.00 for usage of shelter. There were some hikers of SOBO ,
and lower floor was ful already, and
slept on upper floor. It was so good to stay in Shelter on such raining day.
Today's milage＝13.1 mile（=21.0q）


June 25th（14th day）。 Today was the last day to me on Apparachian Trail 2014. It was Finishing Day of Hiking
Rain stopped in morning, and started at 7:00 pm to North from Shelter . Other hikers went to South.
On wet wood trail, it was slippery sometime and must be cautious . Mt.Moriah(4,049ft)
was not far from the shelter. Departing from ridge, trail extended along to Rattle River, altitude was lost quickly.
When flowing water seen in Brook, a lot of mosquito appeared and bothered me terribly. At 12:30 pm., I came to
the end of trail where Driveway US2 side. Form here, only 150 yards to west, I found White Mountains Lodge
& Hostel which I stayed two days ago. Those familiar faces were there and said to me "Good Walk and earlier Arrival".
In those faces, I found "Hatch of Indiana" whom I lost at Eliza Brook .
As I liked this hostel so much, decided to to stay following two nights. After 1:00 pm., rain started
and becoming worse and worse. How Lucky I was !
Today's Beer was so nice and tasted not bitter. Today's milage＝8.0 mile（=12.8q）。



June 26th (15th day)　In the morning, hikers in Hostel started to North, one by one, including "Hatch of Indiana" .
I was on Day-Off, zero day. I asked landaury and wrote Post Cards to my family and friends. World Cup of Soccer
was on TV. But I needed to study about Mt.Katahdin and way to Millinocket, Maine.
In afternoon, I took a short walk to trail head of Cenntenial Trail and enjoyed scenery of Androscoggin River.
Goal of AT was still 298 miles (=477q）away !.
I do know if I could walk the remaining Appalachian Trail again in future, but I would think about it in Japan.


Part 2 Mt. Katahdin Hiking Record !

Goal of AT Trail to Summit of Mt. Katahdin !

June 27,(16th day) At 7:00 am., shuttle coach took me to bus stop for Concord Busline . Concord Bus
headed to Boston South , connected to the other Line to Bangor . I took further connecting line bus to Medway .
When arriving at Medway , it was 8:30 in the evening. Sun was still on a horizon, but changing into darkness.
On the last connenction point, Owner of Appalachian Trail Lodge , Jaime was waiting me to pick up.
From the same bus, another hiker, Rory of Michigan got off to take same shuttle service. After check-in to
the Lodge , Rory and me visited nextdoor bar to drink Beer and bite Flied Chicken.

June 28,(18th day) 　Original plan was Stay in Abor Campground of Baxter State Park.
Accordingto the latest information on Mt.Katahdin, Abor Trail was closed in this season because of destruction
of trail by avalanche. Another campsite near 、Mt.Katahdin was Katahdin Stream Campgroundwas fully booked
at this moment. Fortunately, Rory obtained his reservation for the campsite, I asked him to share reservation
with me to pay half (=$15.00) and he accepted my proposal. Modified plan was that starting Lodge in the morning
of 29th and to climb Mt.Katahdin , then after descent from the mountain we will stay the campsite in each tent.
On 30th, I would return to Lodge in Millinocket , but Rory would go to his SOBO hiking into
100 Miles Wilderness . Accordingly, 28th was the day for last preparation for last activity and shopping foods,
relaxing in the Lodge . For information, I note here the payments to Lodge as follows:
SOBO Package is $70.00 for pick-up shuttle at Medway, bed in bunkroom, and shuttle fee to Kathadin Stream
Campsite . I paid more because for additional bed fees and shuttle fees.

June 29,(18th day) There was one Cafe in downtown Millinocket , which open at 5:30 am.. Taking breakfast with
Rory , we departed for Mt.Katahdin with other two young hikers staying in the Lodge. At Ranger's Office, we left
our big back-packs there and changed to small one-day hiking pack with lunch, water, camera, rainwear, ECT..
Being Sunday and fine weather, it was a quite busy day for Mt Kathadin , we met many young oneday hikers.
I remembered Mt. Washington , but there was a difference here for such flat area with independent big Mountain.
In about 2 hours, we came to the height over Tree-Line . There were more big rocks and thrilling trail here but
no fear of danger. This was a Table-Shape mountsin and remained long walking trail after reaching its Shoulder,
such as 2 miles. Since Rory was the first day on Appalachian Trai Hiking , he had to stop often due to foot cramp.
We took many short breaks for drinking water.
Finally, Rory and I arrived at the Summit at 12:30 pm., and enjoyed 360 degree wide view. Because of time limit,
we left the summit in a half hour, started last walk down to the Campsite. At 4:45 pm., we came to the Ranger's
Office and filled Register Form there. In the evening, we talked many things, his plan from here to Springer Mt. GA
of 2,200 mile（=3,500q） in next 6 months and my experience of only two weeks. Anyway, it was the greatest day
to both of us having put our footprints on Mt.Katahdin . Today's milage＝10.2 mile（=16.3q）




June 30,(19th day) Early in the morning of 6 am, Rory disappeared in the direction of 100 Miles Wilderness
with over 40 lb backpack and two poles. It might be sometime in November this year to receive his message of
Happy Arrival at Springer Mountain, GA . One hour later, I walked to the Park Ranger Office where return shuttle
of AT Lodge picks me up. For whole remaining time of the day, I relaxed in the Lodge and watch TV for World Cup
Soccer Brazil 2014. At last, my "Appalachian Trail Hiking 2014" has been concluded.

July1,(20th day)Around 9 am, shuttle coach of Appalachian Trail Lodge left for the Bus Stop of Medway,
20 min. ride away. Three weeks has been passe at AT and now on the way back to Boston by changing buses three
times at Medway, Bangor and Portland, MA. Arriving at Boston at 3:30 pm and moved to Holiday Inn Hotel.

Boston

July 2,(21st day) It has benn well known that Museum Fine Art Boston had owned high quality arts from
all over the World. So, it has been my wish to visit there someday. Particularly, a famouse Japanese painter of Edo
period (16 to 19 century), 「Shohaku Soga」 drew huge Dragon and Clouds in black/white as pictures for doors of temple.
It was a surprise to me that this Dragon and Clouds has been exibited regularly after long time reparing works.
Beside that, there were many other Japanese artistic works and budda sculptures opened to visitore. I was so happy
to see them with a discounted admission of $22.00 for seniors. Next day, I flew from Boston Logan Airpot to Japan.



URL of Lodge/ Hostel

Discussion after Hiking.

  • Because of the lack of previous checking equipments, total weight of the backpacking became too heavy
    to my age, sometimes reached 40 lb. Must buy new light weighed stuff to reduce total weight to 30 lb or lower.
  • Mobile cell phone often does't work due to poor wave power, must use i-phone at next appalachian hiking
  • As to light weighed food for backpacking traveler, dried Noodle by NISSIN, USA was good and tasty.
    It could be buyable in a small town in trailside. While, Amerikan food must be examined more.
  • Water filtering system by Sawyer had been super. It was very dependable, easy to use quickly.
  • For the hikers over 70 years old, such long trail as Appalachian Trail resulted extremely exhausting
    risky. However, reasonable length of the trail hiking, for example one month should be possible and safe.
    •
The End.

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