From Gorham, NH

Happy Sunday. I'm pleased to let everyone know that AT for CZC has made it to Gorham, New Hampshire. I received a call late last night from Matt. He reports that he has made it safely over Mt. Washington after a "very intense" hike in which he saw rain, sun and 60-mph winds in a single day.

He spent last night in a motel in Gorham - along with eight fellow thru-hikers - and was excited to get some rest, a good meal, and sleep in a warm room. He assured me that all was going well and that the hikers rallied together to accomplish their goal during a rigorous stretch of the Trail. While excited to get back on the Trail this morning, he sounded grateful for the chance to take an early rest yesterday evening.

The hike over Mt. Washington demanded the utmost caution and focus, as the path was often denoted by little more than a man-made pile of rocks. He described in detail how he and the others have been "rock scrambling," often above the tree line and amongst the clouds with howling winds drowning out any conversation. Quite the adventure.

He wishes to thank the staff and guests at the various "hiker huts" along this portion of the Trail. He is incredibly thankful for the free food and shelter; the past couple of nights would have been miserable without this much-appreciated hospitality!

The next contact will more than likely be from Maine. AT for CZC continues!