Long Trail adventures, part 1

Last week we knocked off another segment of the Long Trail, walking from Lincoln Gap to just before the ascent up Camels Hump. The previous week we walked from Brandon Gap to Lincoln Gap. So we have now covered about 113/270 miles. We have a long way to go to finish yet. Here is part one of the photos from this past week's adventures.


Our first night out was a bit chilly as you can see. Since we only do three-four day hikes, we actually bring fresh food, such as cherry tomatoes to put into the pre-mixed pasta stuff we eat (Knorrs variants).


This rock pile ascent actually is fairly benign compared to later rocks and tree roots we encountered. This is the south side of Mount Abraham.


Finally we had good views from the top. This shot looks south to Killington and Pico. Those mountains you see are ones we have walked. Way off in the distance is Mount Ascutney.


That little pimple on the horizon is Camels Hump about 25 miles away (not really visible in this photo but trust me). But to get there, you have to go over the mountains in the foreground.


A 73 year-old bagging all 3000 footers in New England (he's up to 72-73) took this photo of us (I am less than charming, ahem).


To our dismay, we discovered a cell signal up top so Compa is busy sending a photo to her family and friends.


After walking on the ridge 0.8 miles, we arrived at the top of a chairlift at Sugarbush on Lincoln Mountain. It's a bit incongruous to be walking in the woods, up in these lovely pine trees all of a sudden to pop out to 'civilisation.'

to be continued...