The going is getting tougher as the end draws nigh

There has been a lot of off trail time and zero days due to storms and tougher than expected trails. Last weekend was spent on the seacoast riding out hurricane Irene. We didn't see much damage here at the coast but the mountains got hit pretty hard.

Hollywood and Tripwire were stuck dealing with washed out roads just to try and get back onto the trail. They got back on the trail Tuesday the 30th. They were forced out of the woods not just because it was dangerous to be in them, but the National Park Service had closed the AT section they were in for the storm. It wasn't until Tuesday that they were even permitted to reenter and continue the trek.
They entered the glorious state of Maine on Friday Sept 2nd. A nero day was taken and they stopped at the Full Goose Shelter 1904.5 NoBo.

Mahoosuc notch was done Yesterday and it kicked Hollywoods behind. They slogged through rain in already rain soaked trails. The going is so much harder when the ground beneath you is a slippery mucky mess.
Today they eked out five more to hit route 26. There they caught a ride into Bethel, ME. Today was another Zero day enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of the town.

The modified day of the 15th is now probably not going to happen either. She texted me a little while ago that she now has no idea when she will be done. 'The trail is killing me' she related. 'I'm taking it one day at a time. The sooner the better'. The final stretch has become as hard as when she was going through all the foot issues in Virginia. We await their triumphant return no matter the date.

The cold weather is nipping at their heels so they need to keep putting on miles as much as possible. Tomorrow they will shoot for Andover, ME 1924.5 NoBo.