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Caption: 2018 Thru-Hike Week 14
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Caption: Nathan sorts through the food packages. Thanks to Darlene for sending food to us! 😋
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Caption: We don’t drink this water.
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Caption: Goodbye White Mountains, hello Mahoosucs.
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Caption: And hello Maine! Though I’ve heard southern Maine is the toughest part of the trail, I was still thrilled to get out of New Hampshire.
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Caption: Mahoosuc Notch is known as the toughest mile on the Appalachian Trail. It’s actually only .8 miles, and really it’s more rock climbing than hiking.
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Caption: A tight squeeze in the Notch.
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Caption: After a rain, the stepping stones for stream crossings are often covered with water, so we cross without shoes.
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Caption: Water filtration, at work.
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Caption: When Nathan takes a side trail to filter water, I leave a signal to let him know I’ve passed him.
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Caption: We met Wiki (center) a couple weeks ago. Her parents were in the area, and they took us all out for a great meal. Thank you, Elinskis!
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Caption: These birds are fearless.
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Caption: So. Windy.
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Caption: John and Sue provide “trail magic.” Once a week they bring out their truck and make hamburgers and (bright red—evidently it’s a Maine thing) hot dogs for hungry hikers.
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Caption: Moose print! Though we have yet to see one.
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Caption: #LeaveNoTrace
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Caption: Sometimes the trail is one continuous rock that almost feels like a sidewalk.
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Caption: Not pizza bubble bread.
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Caption: This is not an arrow telling you to go right, but rather a signal telling you to turn left.
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