Overnight Section Hike of Long Trail, VT

[dougalcorn]

I did an overnight section of the Long Trail on 8/4,5 with a friend. These were the toughest miles I've hiked yet. Here's the write up on my blog with lots of photos and a couple short video clips.

[The Tree Frog]

Nice trip report. I like the short videos to add to the story. Thanks for sharing.

[gtstricky]

Nice report. I am in smugglers notch as I type.

[dougalcorn]

One of the big problems on this hike was dealing with wet clothes: either from rain or sweat. How do you guys manage that? Do you always take an extra "outfit"?

[K0m4]

Again.. Vermont reports popping up right as I've decided to go to the Adirondacks for canoeing..! Looks very nice, thanks for sharing (and making me second-guess my choice)!

On the wet clothes, I always have an extra base layer to sleep in, and only for sleeping in - I prefer not to sleep in merino wool, but it's also real nice to get into something dry before turning in. The rest either stays wet or dries on a ridge line in the night/morning if I have something to substitute with - like wearing a middle layer while the shirt is drying or smth.

[BananaHammock]

Great report. Thx for sharing.

[Alpine Dad]

That was a great report. You certainly were tested on this outing. Lots of lessons in this trip.

I always pack a sleep outfit that I also wear in camp if all my hiking clothes are wet. This includes long merino underwear, a long sleeve shirt, and sleeping socks plus a tuque. If is raining or wet out I put on my dry ducks rain pants. I do not hike in them but find them perfect for lounging in around a wet campsite. I always pack a very light rain/wind jacket for camp and to put on at rest stops.

The next morning, after almost everything is packed, I switch out of my sleep clothes and put back on my wet hiking outfit. That way I definitely have something warm and dry to switch into at the end of each day. Once I start hiking, my body heat will either "dry" my hiking shirt and pants or at least make them tolerable. I do tend to put on a wind shirt when I make rest and snack stops.

For me, a warm set of dry clothing after hiking all day in wet conditions really cheers me up. Dry clothes, a hot meal, and a star bucks Via coffee mixed with a package of hot chocolate gets me to my happy place.

Cheers

[Charliev]

Thanks so much for the write up. I am just getting into hiking/backpacking and really enjoy reading of other hikers adventures. Plus I always learn something from these stories. Much appreciated.

[ne_hanger]

Really enjoyed your report. Thanks for sharing. As others have said, I carry a set of dry clothes to throw on. Even on day hikes I tend to have a second top in the bag. I tend to sweat a lot, and normally change the shirt once I've reached the summit of whatever I happen to be hiking. It makes for a more comfortable decent.

[MAD777]

I really enjoyed your report as well as Jim's. It sounded like a real adventure!