skibum9995 hikes the AT

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Aug 19, 2008, 1:32 PM

Out of curiousity...how much money has this trip cost you so far???

**Mike P.** · Aug 20, 2008, 10:02 AM

Way to go skibum9995, No pain, no Maine. Late Summer, early fall is a great time to be in the BSP area, should even see some foliage to boot!

skibum9995 · Aug 25, 2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Out of curiousity...how much money has this trip cost you so far???

I'm not exactly sure but my guess would be somewhere around 2500-3000.

skibum9995 · Aug 25, 2008, 12:57 PM

I'm passing through Andover, ME today after a few days of rough terrain. There has been lots of steep climbs and descents that have been wearing everyone down and causing daily miles to drop to about 15. 256.5 more miles to go, looking forward to the rest of Maine.

**MichaelJ** · Aug 25, 2008, 1:52 PM

Here's wishing you great weather when you hit the Carabassett Valley region (Saddleback through Bigelows). We were just up there for 5 days and it was stunningly beautiful!

Mildcat · Sep 1, 2008, 2:36 AM

Thanks for taking the time to post this thread skibum9995. I've been glued to it since the beginning. When you're my age (and I'm only 39) you'll still be telling people stories of this trip. Good for you to take on this trip while you're still young and don't have responsibilities holding you back.

skibum9995 · Sep 1, 2008, 9:32 PM

Now in Caratunk, ME, with only 150 miles to go. The plan as of now is to summit on the 10th. The weather lately has been amazing, cool temps and bright sun. I'm looking forward to getting into the 100 Mile Wilderness in a couple days.

powderman · Sep 2, 2008, 5:29 PM

Wow... you've made tons of progress. Keep up the good work

billski · Sep 3, 2008, 9:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skibum9995

Now in Caratunk, ME, with only 150 miles to go. The plan as of now is to summit on the 10th. The weather lately has been amazing, cool temps and bright sun. I'm looking forward to getting into the 100 Mile Wilderness in a couple days.

Nice work, great progress, Ten. Saw the article - congratulations, you now achieved your 15 minutes of fame. What's the one think you miss most?

Weather is looking good ahead - highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s this week, chance of rain this weekend, so enjoy the dry days.

Good luck in the 100 mile wilderness, I hear this can be a pretty challenging section (psychologically and civilization-wise).

Marc · Sep 4, 2008, 12:56 PM

Can't tell you how jealous I am of you...

Aug 20, 2008, 10:02 AM	#62 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,486	Way to go skibum9995, No pain, no Maine. Late Summer, early fall is a great time to be in the BSP area, should even see some foliage to boot! __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Aug 25, 2008, 12:57 PM	#64 (permalink)
skibum9995 Okemo GS 2/11/08 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 528	I'm passing through Andover, ME today after a few days of rough terrain. There has been lots of steep climbs and descents that have been wearing everyone down and causing daily miles to drop to about 15. 256.5 more miles to go, looking forward to the rest of Maine. __________________

Aug 25, 2008, 1:52 PM	#65 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,163	Here's wishing you great weather when you hit the Carabassett Valley region (Saddleback through Bigelows). We were just up there for 5 days and it was stunningly beautiful! __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Sep 1, 2008, 9:32 PM	#67 (permalink)
skibum9995 Okemo GS 2/11/08 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 528	Now in Caratunk, ME, with only 150 miles to go. The plan as of now is to summit on the 10th. The weather lately has been amazing, cool temps and bright sun. I'm looking forward to getting into the 100 Mile Wilderness in a couple days. __________________

Sep 4, 2008, 12:56 PM	#70 (permalink)
Marc I'm with psycho --> Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dudley, MA Posts: 5,771	Can't tell you how jealous I am of you... __________________ Making sanity obsolete since 1982...

Aug 19, 2008, 1:32 PM	#61 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,649	Out of curiousity...how much money has this trip cost you so far???

Sep 1, 2008, 2:36 AM	#66 (permalink)
Mildcat Hibernating for Summer. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 747	Thanks for taking the time to post this thread skibum9995. I've been glued to it since the beginning. When you're my age (and I'm only 39) you'll still be telling people stories of this trip. Good for you to take on this trip while you're still young and don't have responsibilities holding you back.

Sep 2, 2008, 5:29 PM	#68 (permalink)
powderman Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT Posts: 261	Wow... you've made tons of progress. Keep up the good work

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