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 various and interesting. Although there are too many crossroads around Great Barrington and that reduces the experience of the wild just a bit, the trail is interesting and challenging.
Hiking AT with an umbrella turned out to be a possibility. Umbrella is better than poncho because there is not so much sweating.
What do I need to repair or fix after the trip? – Walking stick straps need to be properly oriented so that there are no folds when I hold them.
More vegan meals, more dried fruits, more fuel for the alcohols stove.
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- 2025 CT to MA Appalachian Trail trip preparation (2025/05/21)
- Day 1 - 2025-05-22 Thursday - start the hike from Salisbury (2025/05/22)
- Day 2 - 2025-05-23 Friday - cross into MA (2025/05/23)
- Day 3 - 2025-05-24 Saturday - hike 14 miles to be in the hut (2025/05/24)
- Day 4 - 2025-05-25 Sunday - hike 21.7 miles to a cabin (2025/05/25)
- Day 5 - 2025-05-26 Monday- bike back to car (2025/05/26)
- May 2025 AT trip - lessons and consequences (2025/05/27)
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