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My First Moxie (Day 147)
The Trek • • science
Key Points:
- A large group of about 16 hikers was transported to the trail by the Om Dome shuttle, marking the largest group the driver Yukon had ever managed in the small van.
- The day's hike included a slow start due to a heavy pack and a sluggish climb after a breakfast of homemade gluten-free blueberry pancakes.
- The first peak, Old Blue Mountain, was a disappointment with no summit views, followed by another unremarkable climb over Bemis Mountain’s peaks, but the trail conditions were improving and becoming easier.
- Trail magic at Bemis Mountain Road, hosted by a group inspired by search-and-rescue experiences, provided an abundance of snacks and introduced the hiker to Moxie soda, a local Maine specialty.
- The day ended with a peaceful walk alongside several ponds, culminating at a shelter where the hiker rested after a filling trail magic meal, enjoying the serene sunset and moonlit water.
