Yes, 70 miles to go! Got a call from the Maine wilderness. They had made a short refuel at a general store in Monson a couple of days ago. They met some section hikers there. It turns out they were college students who run the Outdoor Club back at Jack's alma mater: McGill!
While they had not met Jack, they had mutual friends. The McGill guys gave them a ride back to the trail. Another coincidence!
On the 20th our hikers stayed at Leeman Brook Lean-to. The next night they camped at the Chairback Gap Lean-To. Chris reported the treds of his shoes have worn thin....and still 70 miles to go. Sleeping has not been easy either as their campsites have been full.
They hope to summit in just four days! Still, a lot can happen in 70 miles. Next weekend will be their last before college begins, and not a moment too soon. It will be down from the fresh mountain air and back to the city. The memory and trip of a lifetime will soon come to a close.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
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