Author Archives: JAX DAD

Post Hike – Wellness Check

Posted on October 17, 2017 by JAX DAD

It has been two weeks since I climbed Katahdin and while I have written about the trail since then, none of it has been migrated to this site – obviously I am letting other aspects of life take priority. That … Continue reading →

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Day 127 – Katahdin

Posted on October 4, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2184.6 Time: 07:21 End Milepost: 2189.8 Time: 10:38 Miles hiked: 5.2 Miles to go: 00:0 Weather: chilly Temps: low 40s to high 70s, windy Blue Side trails: Abol Trail (4.2 miles) Resupply: Overnight: Map: Click on map pin … Continue reading →

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Last Rest Day

Posted on October 3, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2184.6 Time: 00:00 End Milepost: 2184.6 Time: 00:00 Miles hiked: 00:0 Miles to go: 5.2 Weather: sunny Temps: 60s with light wind Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: lean-to #8 Map: Click on map pin I finished my burger … Continue reading →

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Day 126 – Change in Approach Plans

Posted on October 2, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2163.5 Time: 06:47 End Milepost: 2184.6 Time: 14.54 Miles hiked: 21.1 Miles to go: 5.2 Weather: sunny Temps: cold to warm, windy Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: The AT Lodge Map: Click on map pin As I left … Continue reading →

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Day 125 – Approach Day #1

Posted on October 1, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2145.8 Time: 6:58 End Milepost: 2163.5 Time: 15:15 Miles hiked: 17.7 Miles to go: 30.1 Weather: sunny Temps: warm Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: tent Map: Click on map pin I slept for twelve hours last night. It … Continue reading →

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Day 124 – Level Wilderness Trail

Posted on September 30, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2126.8 Time: 6:57 End Milepost: 2145.8 Time: 15:52 Miles hiked: 19.0 Miles to go: 44.00 Weather: sunny Temps: warm Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: tent Map: Click on map pin Having descended the last mountain in the Wilderness … Continue reading →

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Day 123 – Last Night at Shaw’s

Posted on September 29, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2105.1 Time: 6:00 End Milepost: 2126.8  Time: 15:52 Miles hiked: 21.7 Miles to go: 63.00 Weather: sunny Temps: warm Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: Shaw’s Hiker Hostel Map: Click on map pin After completing yesterday’s hike I returned … Continue reading →

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Day 122 – The Wilderness Continued

Posted on September 28, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2090.6 Time: 6:48 End Milepost: 2105.1 Time: 14:29 Miles hiked: 14.5 Miles to go: 84.7 Weather: sunny Temps: warm Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: Shaw’s Hiker Hostel Map: Click on map pin Another hike day has been put … Continue reading →

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Day 121 – Crossing the Stream

Posted on September 27, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2075.3 Time: 7:15 End Milepost: 2090.6 Time: 15:36 Miles hiked: 15.3 Miles to go: 99.2 Weather: sunny Temps: hot Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: Shaw’s Hiker Hostel Map: Click on map pin It was a grand day on … Continue reading →

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Day 120 – Loons

Posted on September 26, 2017 by JAX DAD

Start Milepost: 2057.4 Time: 6:43 End Milepost: 2075.3 Time: 14:18 Miles hiked: 17.9 Miles to go: 114.5 Weather: sunny Temps: hot Blue Side trails: Resupply: Overnight: Shaw’s Hiker Hostel Map: Click on map pin I could not write a blog … Continue reading →

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