Update for Sept. 12: Monson!

I'm zeroing in Monson. I'm headed shortly to the baseball field up the street for the trail's end hiker feed sponsored by Whiteblaze.net.

One hundred and seventeen miles to go. My projected summit date is Sept. 20.

After I leave this kickass town, the last trail town on the AT, I will be entering the 100-Mile Wilderness.

100-Mile Wilderness, says my book: "Signs at each end of this section proclaim this area's remoteness and warn the unprepared hiker to stay away, but don't be intimidated."

Nevertheless, I'll be packing two full canisters of fuel and a bunch of food.

BTW, a hearty trail "Thanks!" to LP and Sis for much-appreciated packages! I just picked them up at Shaw's Lodging today. I've already sampled the candy.

Cheers,

Ink