Background
Back in 2013, my hiking partner Smoking Sox and I were completing a Section from the Connecticut River in Hanover to NH Route 25C. On the climb to the Smarts Mountain fire tower, my body told me that it had no interest in hiking all the way to Route 25C when Route 25A was five miles closer. I listened to my body, but then had to listen to Smoking Sox remind me that I was five miles behind him over the last three years. This section hike gave me the opportunity to catch up and link up with the section we just completed over the Kinsmans and onto Franconia Notch. My wife, dog and I drove up to New Hampshire on Friday September 2nd and had a relaxing afternoon before an early bedtime.
Day 1 - Saturday, September 3rd
For a change, I didn't need to set an alarm or get moving early to begin my hike. The plan was for me to roll out at my leisure with my dog, drive to Route 25A, then start hiking northbound. Sox, his wife, dog and middle son, and my wife would depart two hours later. Their job was to pick up my vehicle, leave it at Route 25, then drive back to Route 25C and wait for me to arrive. I crossed Route 25A at 10:12 and let my dog lead the way.
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I have to admit utilizing a PED for the 1000' ascent of Ore Hill - a Performance Enhancing Dog. Isabella von Rueger pulled me up the trail with speed and tenacity. Unfortunately, she also pulled me down the descents with equal fervor.
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It wasn't a record time, but I made it to Route 25C by noon and found the rest of the crew waiting for me. Finally, Sox and I had the same number of miles completed. After a quick break, we set off for the 2nd half of today's hike.
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Back in 2013, my hiking partner Smoking Sox and I were completing a Section from the Connecticut River in Hanover to NH Route 25C. On the climb to the Smarts Mountain fire tower, my body told me that it had no interest in hiking all the way to Route 25C when Route 25A was five miles closer. I listened to my body, but then had to listen to Smoking Sox remind me that I was five miles behind him over the last three years. This section hike gave me the opportunity to catch up and link up with the section we just completed over the Kinsmans and onto Franconia Notch. My wife, dog and I drove up to New Hampshire on Friday September 2nd and had a relaxing afternoon before an early bedtime.
Day 1 - Saturday, September 3rd
For a change, I didn't need to set an alarm or get moving early to begin my hike. The plan was for me to roll out at my leisure with my dog, drive to Route 25A, then start hiking northbound. Sox, his wife, dog and middle son, and my wife would depart two hours later. Their job was to pick up my vehicle, leave it at Route 25, then drive back to Route 25C and wait for me to arrive. I crossed Route 25A at 10:12 and let my dog lead the way.
[IMG:https://photos.smugmug.com/Hiking/AT-Section-Hike-31/i-m772TH6/0/M/RIMG0471-M.jpg]
[IMG:https://photos.smugmug.com/Hiking/AT-Section-Hike-31/i-Gqnm9WF/0/M/RIMG0473-M.jpg]
I have to admit utilizing a PED for the 1000' ascent of Ore Hill - a Performance Enhancing Dog. Isabella von Rueger pulled me up the trail with speed and tenacity. Unfortunately, she also pulled me down the descents with equal fervor.
[IMG:https://photos.smugmug.com/Hiking/AT-Section-Hike-31/i-7rnsF33/0/M/RIMG0477-M.jpg]
It wasn't a record time, but I made it to Route 25C by noon and found the rest of the crew waiting for me. Finally, Sox and I had the same number of miles completed. After a quick break, we set off for the 2nd half of today's hike.
[IMG:https://photos.smugmug.com/Hiking/AT-Section-Hike-31/i-WtBHct7/0/M/RIMG0479-M.jpg]
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Trudgin' along the AT since 2003. Completed Sections: Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome and Max Patch NC to Gorham NH
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard
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