Vermont: the Green Mountain State – The Trek

Since my final submit, I’ve made it out of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, handed by way of the rest of that state, and entered my third state on this journey: Vermont. The rest of the White Mountains was stunning however powerful, as the remainder of that part (and southern Maine) had been.

Thunder and lightening

In my second final day within the Whites, I obtained caught in a thunderstorm on high of a mountain. Thunderstorms had been predicted, and didn’t eventuate, two days earlier that very same week, so I figured I wanted to only get on the market. With lower than 2 kms till a highway crossing, the thunder arrived and the heavens opened. It was a reasonably demanding journey down, particularly carrying lightning sticks (aka trekking poles). I hadn’t meant on going again into city that day, however within the situations it appeared like the suitable plan. I rang an area hostel and to my luck, they’d one mattress left (thanks Previous Colony Ski Membership).

Saying goodbye to the Whites

With dry garments and a sleep in a mattress, it was time for my final peak of the Whites, Mt Moussilauke. This was a tough climb up subsequent to a waterfall, after which a extra gradual climb to the summit. There have been no views available as a result of thick fog, but it surely was very satisfying to be carried out. I had hiked up with two day hikers from Massachusetts and stopped to take a break with them. They provided me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich which, as an Aussie, I had by no means tried earlier than. They had been very eager to see a primary expertise of a “pb&j” sandwich. It was basically like consuming a barely fruity peanut butter sandwich. Not too dangerous!

The climb down Mt Moussilauke was rather more relaxed than the climb up, and with that, the Whites had been over. The change within the quantity of elevation and path itself was dramatic. Moderately than steep climbs up and down boulders, it was out of the blue extra relaxed climbs up filth paths! My knees specifically had been more than happy by this transformation.

Introduction to Vermont

The smaller mountains of southern New Hampshire have continued into Vermont. There are nonetheless some first rate climbs and descents, however nothing like what I had skilled within the earlier 5-6 weeks. Vermont has additionally launched strolling by way of fields into the day, which has been pretty. There’s additionally a better feeling of being close to to civilisation, with farm homes, barns and roads in view from the path. I even obtained to get pleasure from a do-it-yourself blueberry and peach pie from a farm stand for lunch someday. It is a little bit of an adjustment, notably after the remoteness of Maine and New Hampshire, however brings a enjoyable new component to my days.

With the flatter terrain, I’ve additionally managed to up my kilometres, going from about 12-15km days to 20-25km days. The part of the path in Vermont is just like that of New Hampshire (240km vs 260km) however with the elevated price of journey, I ought to cross by way of this state at a a lot sooner tempo.

Vermont is named the Inexperienced Mountain state, and it’s positively dwelling as much as its title up to now. There’s nevertheless a touch of autumn within the days and nights. Fall (Autumn) on the east coast is supposed to be stunning so I’m wanting ahead to the change within the leaves.

Onwards Vermont!

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