Adventures as a family
Someday is today
Day 30
We had an early start this morning. The trail was mostly an easy hike. Shortly after we began the hike we came to a suspension bridge. The bridge had an amazing view! We refilled our water bottles at Roundtop Shelter. The water source is a well located .1 off the trail. Roundtop Shelter is a three-sided shelter with skylights. The trail had a gradual incline with a few rocks to climb, however nothing like in comparison to what we have already completed. We made it to Corliss Camp after 11.4 miles. .Corliss Camp had a cabin, which was fairly nice. We used our tents. The area has several great options for tent camping. The nice was very peaceful.
Day 29
Today was a zero day for Dreamer, Tiny Turtle, and myself. Family Mule hiked to Johnson and back today to pick up our package from the post office. I later found it he insisted on picking up that package because he wanted to be sure I received the birthday cards him and kids mailed to that post office for me! He completed 18 miles! While he was gone, the kids and I completed the resupply shopping and laundry!
Day 27 on the Vermont Long Trail
Today it was so cold and windy. It made it hard to want to get out of our sleeping bags and get hiking but you won’t finish the journey if you don’t get up and MOVE. It’s only one step at a time. Read More
Day 26 on the Vermont Long Trail
This morning we woke up at Puffer Shelter. It was too cloudy to see a good sunrise unfortunately. Family Mule was feeling much better today! He was back to himself and ready to go. We had hot chocolate and pop tarts for breakfast. Dreamer was loving it! We didn’t start the trail until 8:40! Read More
Day 25 on the Vermont Long Trail
We were slow to break down camp this morning. We were not sure how Tiny Turtle was going to be feeling. We knew if he was still sick then we would have another night at this camp. Luckily, he woke up as though nothing happened the day before! We were very happy he was better and ready to go! Dreamer and Family Mule had their morning ritual of the Family Mule dispersing the dreaded power bars and Dreamer showing her disgust! Read More
Day 24 on the Vermont Long Trail
We woke up around 7:30. Family Mule and Tiny Turtle headed to the fitness room to work the upper body, while Dreamer and myself prepared for the day ahead! We packed up, had breakfast and headed out! We had to stop at a laundromat and get everything washed for the next stretch of the hike. Read More
Delayed Post
I would like to apologize to our readers for the long delay in completing our post about our trip on the Vermont Long Trail. I would love to say I have a very unique and amazing story to tell but simply put…after arriving back home, LIFE HAPPENED! Kids went back to school, sports began, holidays swiftly rolled in, and work went full throttle into busy season. Then before we knew it….months have past and here we are. We will be posting how our final days on the trail played out. Good thing we all kept journals with pictures!
Day 23 on the Vermont Long Trail
I did not get much sleep last night because dreamer left a protein bar in her backpack and the mice wanted it. I did not know what they were after until this morning when we found the hole and the protein bar. We also found the mice made it into the bear box! Read More
Day 22 on the Vermont Long Trail
The rain continued through the night. The sound of the wind and rain on the shelter was loud yet peaceful in a way. We knew we needed to move forward but decided to try to let the weather ease up before heading out. Read More
Adventures as a family 