Stratton Mtn Shelter to Manchester Ctr, VT (Green Mtn Hostel) - 10.7 Miles
Today is my shortest mileage day thus far. I had Lisa sent my supply box to the Manchester Ctr Post Office a week ago not realizing I would be passing thru on Sunday. We (Jax's Dad and I) backed down our mileage yesterday to 15 since we weren't in a hurry to get to town. This morning, we arrived at the road crossing at 10:35 and start trying to get a hitch into town. It only took a couple of minutes and a Jeep pulled over. When the couple opened the back of the vehicle there were two AT packs inside. They saw our surprise over the packs and asked if we knew "Happy" and "Doc" which we both do quiet well. They were slack packing them to Manchester Ctr.. Apparently, the lady worked for "Happy" who was the asst. Comptroller for the State of NY before retiring in September.....Small World!!
Once in town we hit the grocery store (Price Chopper), Rite Aid and the Outfitters before calling for a pickup by the hostel. At the hostel, we showered, did laundry, cleared trashed from packs, dry boots (from the mud) and relaxed. This has been a nice day!!!
In the morning, the hostel caretaker will take me to the Post Office at 6:30 to pickup the resupply box. I will return to hostel sort it out and get ready to be shuttled to the trail. Only looking at 15 miles for tomorrow.
Below is a picture of the muddy trails of Vermont "Vermud", beautiful Stratton Pond and the hostel.
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