Sunny and warm, low 80s.
Nice hike today. Hiked up to Surplus Pond and over Wyman Mtn. Then hiked down to Sawyer Notch and up and over Moody Mtn., 1400 feet in less than one mile. Everyone warned us about it but it was not bad compared to what we have done in the Whites and Mahoosucs. Trail is definitely getting back to normal.
Because of all the steep climbs, I have gotten pretty good at throwing my poles (so I can use both hands to climb). At first I just threw them up or down the trail and hoping that they did not slide out of reach. Now I try to get them to stick in the ground or go into vegetation so that they are handy to grab when I am done climbing.
All day we heard there would be trail magic until 3:00 at the far side of Moody Mtn. (our end point). We got there just in time and they were still there. Birches (2009) and Snakeyes had drinks in the river and were cooking hamburgers on a gas grill. They also had fruit and vegetables. Very nice folks who drove all the way from Vermont to do trail magic on South Arm Rd. in Maine - perfect for us. Plans Too Much is also from Vermont and they may do more trail magic together in the future.
We will be staying at Pine Ellis Lodge in Andover for at least one more night. Still working out our future plans for slack packing etc. with Capt. Bly.
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