The New & Improved Dasek Family

The New & Improved Dasek Family
Clive Nicholas Dasek (2 days old)

The Dynamic Duo

The Dynamic Duo
Daddy Longlegs and Sassy Sunshine sketched by Stewball

Saturday, August 29, 2009

One Final Stretch

Monson, ME. Yeah! We were going to ease into Monson today but we heard that Tropical Storm Danny's threat to Eastern, ME was imminent. As a result, we ended up hiking 35.4 miles into Monson yesterday, my biggest single mileage to date and surely my biggest for my 09' thru-hike.

Monson is 112 trail miles south of Katahdin. It looks likely that Rocket, Feed Bag and I will summit next Saturday (9.5). Before we do that, we have to hike through the "One-Hundred Mile Wilderness". This section starts after we leave Monson and is not really wilderness or one-hundred miles, but it is absent of any paved roads, meaning we have to carry a little more food and it's probably not a good place to break an ankle and have to get rescued.

I'm happy the trail is wrapping up. Two and a half months apart from Sassy is much more time than I'm ever willing to bare with again. I realize how much of an awesome friend and partner my wife is. Truly, truly there is no one I enjoy my life with quite like Sassy.

3 comments:

  1. Good luck Nick on your last stretch! We will be checking the blog to cheer you on!

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  2. Nick,

    So great to meet you on the trail at Piazza Rock, and thanks for being so patient answering our questions. You ignited days of questions from our boys about hiking and animals and the wilderness. We've been thinking of you during some of the rain in the last few days and wish you godspeed and safety in your last week. it's an amazing accomplishment. if you and your wife come to ny/new jersey, you are welcome anytime at our home.

    regards,

    andy and ellen martin
    glen ridge, nj

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  3. i know sassy feels the same! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures in person. Miss you tons here in Seattle!
    -Da Chois

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