Matthew Grahovac

October 5th, 2022: VT-242 to the Canadian border (11.4 miles) Years of planning have led me to today. 262 miles down…11 to go. Like a kid on Christmas, I was so jazzed when my alarm went off. I took a hot shower ate a quick breakfast, and left Grandpa Grunt’s. It was pitch black outside

October 4th, 2022: Hazen’s Notch Camp to VT-242 (5.6 miles) With a short day ahead, I slept in a little later than I normally would. Thankfully the mice left me and my gear alone. I had three modest climbs today Buchanan Mountain, (900 feet), Domey’s Dome (400 feet), and Gilpin Mountain (600 feet). These were

October 3rd, 2022: Spruce Ledge Camp to Hazen’s Notch Camp (13.5 miles) The handwarmers I purchased at Johnson Hardware paid off. I put a few in my sleeping bag and though it was overkill, I enjoyed the extra warmth. Before leaving, I told Steve it was a pleasure meeting him in person, and I would

October 2nd, 2022: Roundtop Shelter to Spruce Ledge Camp (15.1 miles) I got out of bed very early today. Once again, fighting through the cold and weariness, I packed up my gear and said my final goodbyes to Brian and Shane. They were hiking just a few miles ahead to their vehicle. It was good

October 1st, 2022: Sterling Pond to Roundtop Shelter (14 miles) Today was an interesting day. I had to make it 10 miles to Johnson Hardware, resupply, then continue an additional 4 miles to my destination . 14 miles is not nearly the highest mileage day I have done, but on the Long Trail, it feels

September 30th, 2022: Taylor Lodge to Sterling Pond (12.7 miles) Today was the day!!! I was going to ascend Mt. Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont. As per usual, I woke up pretty early and wow was it cold. I wrote before how I chose a later September/early October hike to maximize my chances at

September 29th, 2022: Waterbury to Taylor Lodge (13.2 Miles) I checked out of the inn and met my taxi in the parking lot around 830am. A quick ride back to Notch Road, and I was back on trail. This section of trail went through the woods and the first few miles the nicest I have