Zero Day
After being woken up in the dark night to hard rain and thunder that shook the shelter, we packed our bags and waited out the rain. It didn't stop. It was the hardest rain we've seen since since being on the trail. Fortunately, staying at The Cabin another night saved us another days food. Since today's hike was going over the Mahoosuc Arm and notch, a very steep downhill followed by "the most difficult or hard mile on the trail," we decided we did not want to do it in a thunderstorm. So, we spent the day the shelter, bonding with floss over Foster The People (our favorite band) and shared ingredients: tortilla with avocado and cheese.
Five guys showed up midday, who were old high school buddies going on their annual hike. They were soaked and got to the shelter to break from the rain. They made tea, complete with powdered milk, and shared! They got on their way soon after to complete their "three hike" (three day hike).
Pixie and Steps also showed up for the night. They regretted not going over Baldpate the day before, since they hiked in the pouring rain. They took off cold, wet clothes and got comfy in the shelter.
A while later, Orrin showed up. He was a SoBo alumni, who hiked the trail in 2000. He passed out Snickers to everyone and shared stories of his experience. He was there to scope out a trail for a day hike to take with his kids, who are 4 and 6. He was fun company.
A great day, stir crazy, but great!
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