On this date in 1974 (September 1st), I hiked 21 miles from East Carry Pond LT to Avery LT. At that time, I had heard about Myron Avery, but really didn't know much about him. There are several excellent books out there about Avery, and several about his role with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.
Interested in learning more, I recommend "Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail" by Jeff Ryan.
Now, getting back to 1974, my journal states:
"We hiked 21 hard miles. Am real tired, can't write much. Arrived @ Myron Avery LT. Had a great view from Avery Peak. Just Beautiful"
Here is a shot from Little Bigelow Mountain toward Bigelow Mountain and Avery Peak on right.
Just spectacular eh?
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