Month: May 2023

A whole day to dry out all my gear on the sun, restock bug spray and sunscreen, and olive oil, and sugar, and stove fuel.  In the afternoon, I even have time to do some work emails and prepare for next day.  And had a chance to cut the grass […]

 — BUGS -extreme black fly activity. I returned bitten all over and red spots stayed visible for days after the trip. These little bugs attack in great numbers any open skin. Around eyebrows, between the sleeve and the glove, between socks and pants. Even through the thin garment. And my […]

To the ferry, across Kennebec, ride along Enchanted dirt roads, failed attempt to be a kayaker. 05:24 – wake up even before the fellow hiker 05:59 – there is a weak signal. A bit colder. Sign shows 3.7 mi to Kennebec River. 06:10 Weather App shows I am in Moscow, […]

10 miles from West Carry Pond to Pierce Pond 06:06 wake up – sunny and gorgeous.  During the night I woke up 3 times, at 22:44, one more time in the dak and at 04:52 when the light was already out. 06:38 gather things, while brushing off insects.  Visit a […]

8 miles from Bigelow to West Carry Pond – found left glove – dropped and broke the Nikon camera 05:45 wake up in Little Bigelow shelter. Perform morning routines outside in the sun in proud solitude.  The other two boys are still sleeping. 07:43 depart down the hill towards East […]

Summary: 10.5 miles over the Bigelow preserve peaks – Lost left glove 06:05 Waking up alone in the shelter. Yesterday, on the way here I’ve met no one as well.  There are two shelters here for overnight and one more – the oldest surviving on AT for a day use.  […]

Summary: from Boston to Caratunk, ME.  Hitchhike 62 miles to Carrabassett Valley. Start the hike up Bigelow range.   05:02 AM wake up in Boston +9°C. Hang the bike. Water the plants outside. 05:38 ODO 0 miles – depart from home in good spirits 06:45 ODO 71 -first stop at […]

Preparation for the trip began immediately after completion of previous trip in September of 2022.  — BALEAF Men’s Cycling Rain Jacket Windbreaker – new bright yellow neon jacket with hood and 6 pockets – September 2022 – Amazon – $42.49.  This jacket got its initial test during winter and sprint […]

May 30, MON – Early start after a cold starry night.  The stars are huge and hot, but it was cold at night. 06:08 – first entry – I am still in the hammock, but day promises to be a gorgeous one.  I feel an interesting sense of empty tiredness […]

May 29, SUN – wake up after 7:30AM. The night sleep was good, and I did not feel cold at all.  So far, Nemo Disco 30 shows itself well. I quietly gather my things so not to disturb another sleeping hiker. He arrived yesterday after 9PM in the dark.  He […]

May 28, SAT 05:07 First attempt to wake up.  Although I went outside, but warmth of the sleeping bag called me back. It seems there is no rain. At 06:29 we both wake up.  Yes! There is no rain! 07:55 start hiking towards Mount Success. 09:11 after two climbs and […]