Friday 9/11/09
Weather:
Sunny, no rain.
Low upper 30's, High lower 70's.
Today's Hike: US 201/Caratunk, ME to Moxie Bald Lean To - 18.8 miles
We are officially back to bad ass status. After a day off the trail we were both feeling great. Today was our longest mile day since our 21 mile slackpack through the Whites and we made great timing. Still, in true Katchup/Grommet fashion we came down our last mountain, Moxie Bald, in the dark. As our summer is turning to fall before our eyes we have also been losing daylight. It use to be sunny until 8:30pm, now we're barely pushing to have enough light after 7:15pm. So, to help we're going to try and start getting up between 5:00 -5:30am and be on the trail by 6:30am in order to get the most out of day light. Tomorrow will be the first dry run.
Tonight we're tenting on Moxie Pond. It's incredible. I can step out of my tent and put my foot in the water. Right now the Loons are calling as I get warmed up for bed. The sunrise over the pond in the morning should be breath taking. I can't wait.
Tomorrow we'll be in Monson, our last town stop until we summit Katadhin. So hard to believe. There is going to be a hiker feed going on there. I hope they have good vegetarian food.
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