We are tenting on Mt Weeks tonight. Weve hiked about 50 miles so far. The weather is cooperating. Were having a great time.
We’re leaving in 2 days! Bemis Bridge, in Hart’s Location, NH, marks the southern terminus of the Cohos Trail. Stepping on to this footbridge will mark the beginning of our two week journey.
This picture was taken by Flickr user suspensionstayed who’s been documenting suspension bridges all over the US and the world. So far he’s taken pictures of over 900 suspension bridges. Bemis Bridge was number 759.
Random fact: Hart’s Location, NH is the the smallest town in New Hampshire (population: 42) & first town in the United States to cast votes on election day.
Can’t wait! Leaving in 6 days!
Way up north in Coos County, NH, the Connecticut River is barely more than a trout and salmon stream. (via NH woodchuck’s Flickr)
Getting ready to mail our supply caches. This is enough food to live off of the grid for two weeks.
I know 10 day forecasts are pretty much useless… but still.
What to Pack: We wanted to tell you about a few of the things we’re taking with us when we go hiking. All this stuff has got to fit in our backpacks, so its only the essentials.
Moosies
I am not sure why, but one of the things that excites me the most about the prospect of hiking The Cohos Trail is the possibility of seeing a moose in the wild. According to the the official website, it is normal to see a moose every day that you are on the trail. There is something about the combination of their size and goofy awkwardness that I find completely irresistable. Moooooooooooooooooooosies, here I come!
