Monday July 3, 2017
Mizpah Hut Nauman Tentsite 9.3 miles
Total mileage 827.2
I had a tough mental day. These climbs are really getting scary for me. I can’t do them by myself. I had help today from PONCHO and IDGI. I was questioning myself. Can I over come my fear of heights? Can I continue or should I just skip the rest of the northern section of trail and just head back south. This is really dangerous out here when you are wearing at big, bulky, heavy backpack. It can really through you off balance.
I did a lot of thinking today. I realized that I’m just one player on a team and I need my team to make things happen. I miss my man. I wish he was here and we were doing this together as a team.
I made it into camp today around 2pm and was able to get a single tent pad and got my tent set up easily. Last night I was on a large group tent pad and I really struggled to get it set up.
It is really cold and windy up here. I’m guessing the temperature is in the 40’s plus wind chill.
I’m confused. Did you lose the other 2 of the Flipping Four? What happened to Soul Flower? Also…Did you get a new tent? I thought you had a Copper Spur Tent.
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Yeah
SOULFLOWER took 3 days off at the Notch Hostel to rest before the Whites and to avoid the rain. HOOTIE is pretty fast and moved on ahead while DISCOUNT went home to heal.
I just met back up with SOULFLOWER at the White Mountain Hostel, but she is still 2 days behind me.
I got the Zpack Solo plex used online before my Long Trail hike.
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That must have been disheartening to have your group break up. 😦 But Soul Flower is not that far behind. Maybe she will catch up with you.
When your hike is over, I’d love to know how you liked your tent–pro’s and con’s. 🙂 I especially want to know if your tent floor has stayed dry through all of the rain you’ve had. My tent floor almost always got wet during the rain…and most everyone else talked about their tent floor getting wet. I think Z-packs is supposed to be one of the few that doesn’t!
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Give me a reminder when I’m done about the tent and I will let you know, but so far I have not tented in the rain.
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That climb out of Crawford Notch up Webster Cliff is a tough trail. Glad you had some Trail friends out there!
Did you go from Minoan all the way to Pinkham?! What a long tough stretch!!! Hope you had some views on the traverse!
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I mean from Mizpah all the way over Madison? Long day?!
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Webster was super scary for me.
Went from Madison Hut to Pickham.
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Do not give up you are almost half way through. Overcoming your fears is the greatest challenge a person can face. Everyone is afraid of something, defeat those demons, you can do it. March on, make friends and have fun. You are all in it together. Remember this. : Nothing will keep me from completing this trek, it is my lifelong dream my biggest challenge and I will do it !!!! I am with you every step of the way.
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I am trying to overcome my fears. It has gotten better and I am still trucking along. Although a bit slower now that I am in New England. Thanks for supporting me.
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We are all wishing you well down here at Flagler Beach! One of my granddaughters from Miami is with us and started following your blog, putting a post of her blog, Brooke’s World, this week featuring you and your journey. She is only eleven but full of ideas and life. You have inspired her, thanks! Chip and fam
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That is some really good motivation to keep going. Thanks for the kind words.
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You’ve got a whole team of folks following your journey and rooting for you. You can do this! You ARE doing this! You are in the toughest portion of the whole AT. Heading south through Virginia is going to be a walk in the park for you.
We only hiked together for a week, but I find that I miss you when reading your blog. You’re good company.
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Thanks CHOCOHOLIC! I bet you are ready to get back on the trail. Just another week and a half right?!?!
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Thanks CHOCOHOLIC! I bet you are ready to get back on the trail. Just another week and a half right?!?!
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Yep, I’m chomping at the bit to get back out there. But we had to move the date from 7/18 to 7/25 for departure from Harpers Ferry. At least this gives me more time to train and obsess over my gear.
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Have you changed any of your gear? I would bring camp shoes. It is nice to have them when your shoes are wet and you will need them when you get up north to Ford streams. Plus some hostels won’t let you wear your hiking shoes inside.
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Do you think crocs would be okay for fording streams? Not too loose?
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I bought a pair of cross with a heal because I thought they would stay on my feet better but I hate them.
They are to big for my feet and hard to walk in. I also have narrow feet. I would rather have sandal that I can tighten the straps on. Remember in camp just to get to the water source or privy can be a climb over rocks so I think a good fitting sandal would d be best. But also in a sandal
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Your feet can get wet and dirty in a sandal and in a croc you might stay dryer and could wear socks.
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By the way, if you have the time when you’re staying at your next hostel or town, check out my recent post on my blog at: thetrek.co/author/Ruth-morley. I think it’ll get a laugh or two out of you. 😁
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Hey Ruth
I get message that the page can’t be found when I type in that link.
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Be sure you’re typing .co. not .com.
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Yup I got it and signed up to receive updates when you post a new blog. It was an awesome blog post. I sent it to my husband to read too.
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Thanks! I had fun writing that last “tabloid” post. And I LOVE reading yours!
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