The White Mountains

Lots to report on this gorgeous afternoon. The weather has officially changed in the Northeast and fall seems to be upon us. While there are no doubt some more warm days yet before us, the nights have been cool and the weather perfect for Matt as AT for CZC continues north.

I am happy to report that he has safely made it to the White Mountains. While he was located here on September 9th, he checked in early with me yesterday morning, leaving the following message:

"Hey Mike, just wanted to talk to you. I'm in Lincoln, in the White Mountains. Things are going really great. I'm still traveling with a huge group. Houdini had to get off the Trail; he's taking a few weeks off as his knee is still really messed up... I'm just trying to figure out who I'm going to press ahead with... I will talk to you soon."

Matt did acknowledge that it was getting cold in the evenings. He is above the tree line so his views are spectacular. That being said, it has been windy and cold in the evenings and early mornings.

Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers over the next couple of days. This portion of the hike offers some of the most demanding and rigorous challenges that he has yet encountered and, with the weather changing on a moment's notice, the Trail will continue to push him in the weeks ahead.

Finally, please see below for a few pictures Matt passed along from his adventures in the White Mountains.