Fording ahead

[Tramper Al]

Hey,

I've been sympathetically chuckling at Blue's dilemma, as she works out how to get her team across the Gale River tomorrow.

Then I remembered that on my 55 mile Maine AT section hike next weekend, I'm likely to get my feet wet as well. Then MATC, you see, is well known for leaving nice river crossings unbridged. In spring, they can been a bit scary, apparently. In fact, we will be waiting for the boatman to get us across the Kennebec.

For the lesser rivers, I'm just bringing some crocs and an extra pair of socks. And I'm hoping the creeks don't rise too much while I sleep. Is this strategy enough, or should I be gearing up for a Tyrolean traverse?

 

[askus3]

I am still wondering if you figured out your car shuttle? Maybe you will not get started!

 

[Mad Townie]

Tramper, which 55 miles are you doing? That would affect the advice to some degree.

 

[askus3]

He is doing the 55 miles from East Flagstaff Road to Monson northbound. See Tramper Al's "shuttle problem" thread for his shenanigans.

 

[Tramper Al]

He is doing the 55 miles from East Flagstaff Road to Monson northbound. See Tramper Al's "shuttle problem" thread for his shenanigans.

That's correct, sorry I left out the actual location!

I think our shuttle is all set, and we are using one of the schemes that was suggested, I think by a couple of people. Thanks!