Wild River 2014 05 – Domain Web Center

05 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (II)

2026-02-06 Udar Gromov 0

The walking stage of the hike was closing to an end, and bike portion was fast approaching. Crossing Saco river took about 15 minutes. First, a test cross with only valuables, and then second crossing with 2 sticks in both hands and a backpack. Rain started again, I did not know what […]

04 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (I)

2026-02-05 Udar Gromov 0

Rephrasing the famous song, in the wild you acutely responsible for . . . Every move you make, Every step you take. If you slip and fell – it is your responsibility. If you forget to pack something – it is your responsibility. There is no way of escaping this […]

03 Second day – 2014-05-24 SAT – Into the wild with a plan

2026-02-03 Udar Gromov 0

I never carried the “full house” on my shoulders before. This time, with introduction of an old professional-grade KELTY backpack I would carry a tent, and sleeping bag, and warm clothes, and food, and tarp, and poncho and dozens of other small, but very necessary things. I woke up around 6AM, […]

02 First Day – Friday, May 23, 2014 – Hide the bike and walk away

2026-02-02 Udar Gromov 0

I woke up at 6AM in Boston, and quickly completed last preparations. Just before 7AM, I was on my way to New Hampshire. Weather was getting darker and rainier, so I still entertained a possibility of changing the ambitious plans or to scale them down. The only new thing on […]

01 Crossing Wild River Wilderness – Planning and preparations

2026-02-01 Udar Gromov 0

Everything is ready for the trip to Wild River wilderness. This time I am planning to stay in the wild 2 nights from Friday to Sunday and return to the car on my bike on Sunday. Monday as usual would be a “freelance” day for light exploration and contemplation. I […]

EG-Series: Wild River 2014 05

05 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (II)

04 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (I)

03 Second day – 2014-05-24 SAT – Into the wild with a plan

02 First Day – Friday, May 23, 2014 – Hide the bike and walk away

01 Crossing Wild River Wilderness – Planning and preparations

They ” . . . conspire to produce an unaware and compliant citizenry” – How?