Explore the World

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: 35 miles bike back from Becket, MA to Salisbury, CT 06:00 – I woke up at 6AM by many alarms from fellow hikers. I was sleeping on the second level bank. During the night I once descended in the dark by the red metal stairs. It was hard to […]

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 […]

Record breaking 21 miles hike from Tom Leonard to Upper Goose Pond Cabin. 05:29 wake up in Tom Leonard shelter. During the night I carefully went out one time into the dark. It was a very quiet night, no rain, and it is a bit warmer – 7-13°C. My neighbor […]

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 […]

Summary: 14 miles hike from The Hemlocks to Tom Leonard shelter 05:47 – wake up at IT will be raining for the next 2H. Today will be a long day with 14 miles ahead of me. The high temperature today will only be +9°C. 06:51 – start the hike mostly […]