[at-l] Long Trail in September & October

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Jim

Your dates are fine. It is a very beautiful time of the year. Anytime after 
the middle of September you can get some snow up high but it is usually short 
lived. If it happens to be cold and damp for a few days a 20 degree bag may 
not keep you toasty every night. A light weight down jacket is very nice in 
the evening as the darkness runs 12 hours when you are starting. Rockdancer's 
comments were pretty much right on except I would have a little warmer bag.

I live near Mt Mansfield and have hiked and worked on the LT for more years 
than most. (4 end to ends) The Green Mountain Club has the latest trail 
updates. Check their web site a few days before you leave.  
www.greenmountainclub.org

The Old RidgeRunner