Vermont

You might not think that tropical storm Irene would affect Appalachian Trail hikers. Think again. Although Vermont got hit the hardest and most A.T. thru-hikers are now in Maine, the storm has had rippling effects. While reviewing www.trailjournals.com here’s one example I found from “Rusty Bumper’s” journal.

See what I mean? He’s in Maine and the storm not only messed up his hiking, it also fouled up other plans; his friends were driving 350 miles to see him.

And this from a former A.T. thru-hiker reporting from Vermont.

Matt Porter posted in AT03 – Appalachian Trail Class of 2003. Matt Porter 3:13pm Aug 30 Kung Fu here reporting from Killington, VT. The devastation here is unbelievable. Mother Nature created her own path down the mountains and into the valleys taking down roads and bridges in all directions leaving us on a virtual island. I have to think that thru-hikers are going to have a tough time getting across any water crossings in this area even after the waters subside. I’m sure they’re a hardy group though as we were and will persevere.

Some hikers, I’m sure, have been unable to post updates because they’ve been stranded and are waiting for water levels to recede. Hikers who are still in Vermont may be without power.

We wish the best to all hikers who braved tropical storm Irene. Hopefully, the worst is behind you.

Photo borrowed from the Internet, courtesy of Springfield Vermont News