A complete victory over the past two days. I have slept on a mattress for two nights in a row. What we've given up on miles had paid off in comfortable sleep. Today we've left Vermont. Hello New Hampshire! I'm an excited panda. 442 miles left to go.
I jumped off a bridge six times into a river. I would do it everyday if I could. The thrill of life rushing by as I fall into cold, refreshing dark. I'm prepared for the Whites.
We stayed at The Lookout last night. What a beautiful shelter. No water or privy, but worth it for the sky and the avoidance of a ridiculous bum who has no food or money and he's a complete jerk, drunk. Someday we'll never see him again.
Right now we've preparing ourselves for the Whites. Still a few miles out, but it looks tough.
Write or call sometime
Yesterday was Sunday and Burn Out had a package at the Killington post office. We did 10 miles and I stayed in a shed. The best part of my day was playing disc golf with HB. It was that beautiful time of the afternoon/evening. I also bought new socks! It's about time for I was down to one pair. Life is good.
Love ya all,
Scout
We came out of Rutland, VT last night and today we're crossed a mile marker. Stayed at a shelter with a guitar, a flute and a recorder. It would have been awesome I'd the trumpeter didn't play rivalry at dawn. Hiking straight up a mountain Killington time.
We made a short day yesterday she are having another short day today.
Currently we're at the Yellow Deli Hiker Hostel in Rutland, VT. Ross and Christine both went to the doctor today because they are having knee issues. I'm told that it's resolved and tonight we're headed back to the trail where we'll have hot dogs over a campfire. I spent my time in town resupplying and saw Jurassic World. Meh, it was what I expected. Wish I'd had time to wash my sleeping bag and get my phone upgraded, but both would have taken more time than I had. Onto the next town.
Later Gatorz
Scott
The title is in reference to my rain coat which I believe is lost, again. I'm prepared this time with a trash bag.
Yesterday we hiked 16 miles to a beautiful shelter that had water cascading under a footbridge. Right now I'm passing by a lake after taking a dip before the day is hot.
Last night I slept in a shelter with two teachers on break and it was nearly like having a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. One telling me that teaching is the best and the other saying it's the worst. Not sure which was the angel or which the devil.
Today we're picking up food and heading to ahead shelter
Love,
Scott
Hello since I've been bad at updating this I've decide that this should be the first thing I update daily. Small paragraphs, forgive spelling mistakes due to phone typing.
Today I'm in Vermont. A couple shelters outside of Manchester, VT. On my mind is my next move. It's the hardest question to answer when people ask me. I guess part of it is if I can still wander and make money. I'm not done exploring, but I do want to save for home someday.
Alright have a good day. Continue to check Facebook for photos and fun. Back to bouncing up the trail listening to Above and Beyond.
Later Days
Hello everyone,
I've been composing blog by the handful, but I'm very sloth like in actually writing them down. This is a quick update since it's been requested and we are so close. Just a couple notes on these, as the dates get further away the reliability of my guesses become less and less.
Second, I love surprises, a lot. But if we know there is a package coming to us it makes our lives easier and whatever you send can still be a surprise. No bricks please. I won't carry them more than 400 miles.
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 7/10/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Cheshire, MT 01225
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 7/16/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Wallingford, VT 05773
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 7/22/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Glencliff, NH 03238
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 7/29/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Gorhan, NH 03581
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 8/2/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Andover, ME 04216
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 8/6/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Caratunk, ME 04925
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 8/10/15
Ross Beazell and Scott Shipley
C/o general delivery
Monson, ME 04464
Please hold for AT thru-hiker 8/14/15
