Year: 2026

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 […]

The 5-day and 4-nights trip to Western MA was good. 50 miles of hiking and 35 miles of biking back to the car. Super challenging weather (rain and cold) made the trip more structured as I had to reach certain shelters by the end of each day. The terrain was […]

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.  […]