578.5 Bennington Vt

Stopped in Bennington to hit the post office...brewery got in the way. 

We've been ramping up our miles over the past few days and my legs need some recovery time. However, that's not going to happen. In order to arrive in Springer Ga by 11/25, we have to average 16.8 miles every day. Every day. 

The last two days were our best at 35.2.  Also, 83.9 for the last 6 or an average of just under 14. We may have to recalibrate and get there by Christmas. 

Some good days...

Joey bidding us a farewell

A burial ground

Another lakeside campground. 

Camping on top of Bromley Mt. Was a highlight. 

We arrived on the mountain for a great sunset dinner. Three other hikers (they slept in the ski patrol shack) joined us for a sunrise coffee. Fantastic views!!

We needed a resupply so we hitch-hiked into Manchester Center.  Easily a hitch that won't be beat: 1.5 minutes. Picked up by the Director of Skiing at Bromley, we were able to spend a few hours in town watching olympics. 

Stratton Mountain caretaker - we joined him for some cake. 

This was the mountain that Benton Mackaye was inspired to create the AT.