We heard from the Chicago Sisters (Brittany "Dirty Mess" and Kirstin "Too Klean") on Saturday morning and they were packed and ready to enter the last 100 miles in the Wilderness to Mt. Katahdin - YEAH!!! Their father and I are heading out tomorrow (later than we thought, as their progress has slowed down) to meet them on the other side of Katahdin and bring them home. They are planning on summitting Friday, of course, depending on the weather. As you all know the weather has not been on their side. They have not had much phone or internet service since before New Hampshire. We will be bringing the laptop so stayed tuned and they will blog once they have summitted. Thank you all for your support, Karen (their mom)
As we entered the 100-mile wilderness, a sign warns hikers to take 10 days worth of food and supplies. We were able to go through in about 5 1/2 days. We were pumped to get to the end!
A beautiful section in the 100-mile wilderness.
Muddy shoes were unavoidable.
A spider web.
Dirty, wet socks...TYPICAL.
A view on top of White Cap.
"Too Klean" getting ready to ford one of the many rivers in the 100-mile wilderness. Because of the evening thunderstorms, the current was strong and the river was deep. Many hikers damaged and lost gear while fording.
We lost our sanity between the BUZILLION black flies and mosquitos. "Dirty Mess" gets creative to try and keep the buggers out of her ears and eyes.
It rained over 3 inches while we slept. Unfortunately, we weren't too selective in our tentsite. The result: We woke up with our tent and packs in a huge puddle. We literally poured water out of our gear.
We had to walk carefully through the 100 mile wilderness to avoid sinking.
Because of all the rain, the trail literally became a stream.
Taking advantage of the sun to dry out our gear.
As we entered the 100-mile wilderness, a sign warns hikers to take 10 days worth of food and supplies. We were able to go through in about 5 1/2 days. We were pumped to get to the end!
A beautiful section in the 100-mile wilderness.
Muddy shoes were unavoidable.
A spider web.
Dirty, wet socks...TYPICAL.
A view on top of White Cap.
"Too Klean" getting ready to ford one of the many rivers in the 100-mile wilderness. Because of the evening thunderstorms, the current was strong and the river was deep. Many hikers damaged and lost gear while fording.
We lost our sanity between the BUZILLION black flies and mosquitos. "Dirty Mess" gets creative to try and keep the buggers out of her ears and eyes.
It rained over 3 inches while we slept. Unfortunately, we weren't too selective in our tentsite. The result: We woke up with our tent and packs in a huge puddle. We literally poured water out of our gear.
We had to walk carefully through the 100 mile wilderness to avoid sinking.
Because of all the rain, the trail literally became a stream.
Taking advantage of the sun to dry out our gear. 
4 comments:
YEAH!!! We are so proud of you gurls....keep up the good work and we can't wait till you are home safe!!
XOXO
Lots of Love
Amy, Steve and Mayzie
AWESOME!! They are amazing girls!!!! Can't wait to see the picture from the end-- You two are AMAZING!!!!
Yaay!!! Your almost there...Keep on moving!!!! Such an amazing accomplishment :)
SO PROUD!! :) Can't wait to hear all about the second half.
Love,
Kara and Peyton
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