Re: [at-l] VT/NH on Memorial Day

[David Appell <appell@together.net>]

I can tell you what it's like in northern VT right now (I live near 
Burlington):

Rainy.  The leaves are just starting to come out.  No bugs yet.  Really, 
I'm still waiting for spring.

We hiked last weekend on the Long Trail up near Snowbowl (near 
Middlebury).  It was early springish/late winterish -- there was some 
snow falling on and off while we hiked, with up to 4' drifts we weren't 
always able to walk across.  We had to wear Gore-Tex and gloves, and 
hats for awhile, and took a 10 minute lunch because it was too cold to 
stop.  Our boots were quickly soaked and our feet got pretty wet -- 
excellent hypothemia weather, all-in-all.  No leaves at all up there yet 
(this was at about 2500-3000') -- just buds, barely.  Lots of moose 
scat.  

The Long Trail from Camel's Hump to Mt. Mansfield doesn't open until 
Memorial Day, to preserve the trail during mud season (April/May).

David

Jason Johnson wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is more a question for the residents of the abovementioned states.
> What's the climate like in VT/NH during this time of year?  Are the bugs
> out yet?  Are you getting lots of rain?  My wife and I are planning on
> spending the long weekend on the AT in VT or NH or even ME (love those
> abbreviations) and would like a little input if possible from someone more
> experienced than us.  We appreciate it very much.  Sorry for cluttering up
> the list.  Feel free to respond privately.  Thanks in advance,
> 
> Jason

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