Mt Greylock, MA to Manchester,Vt - mile 1,640

We were excited to hike Mt Greylock, which at about 3,500 ft was our highest mountain in a while. Views were hazy, but since we'd had rain the day before we were happy with the weather. Mom came out and met us in Dalton. MA, so that once again we were able to slackpack for 9 miles - always nice.
The next day, we crossed over into Vermont, our 12th state. Vermont should be called 'the deefly' state. At least 2 buzz around our heads constantly while we hike. Deet does not work on them. They can drive you crazy if you let them!
We are also back to hiking a 3,000 foot mountain every day. We climb all the ski peaks in VT - Stratton, Bromley, Pico, Killington.

 The war monument on top of Mt Greylock, MA

 Overlooking Chesire, Ma - from Mt Greylock

 The AT down from Mt Greylock

Campsite past Williamstown - our first tent platform



The border sign marking the state of Vermont, also the start of the Long Trail, which runs 270 miles to Canada. The AT and the Long trail intersect for 105 miles.

 Beaver lodge

 Fire tower on the top of Stratton (Y-Knot is on the top floor, waving his shirt)

Looking over at Mt Snow ski resort, from Stratton

 Swimming in Stratton Pond

Prospect Rock, overlooking Manchester, VT