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Climbed to Cascade Mtn. and slept there At last the white Mtns are behind me The route now designated A.T. is longer higher and rockier than in 1948 Some thru hikers including the family have bypassed the higher and rouger parts I hardly blame them, the weather is treacherous At this time of year Maine is treacherous But the altitudes are lower and I hike on Rock steps ar an abomination Instead of easing yourself and pack upward with small [[?]] steps you are forced To lift yourself and pack at each step Switchbacks are the answer [[?]] and dynamite can be used effectively on slanting trail This is heresy of course to the laughing hyenas They love to "challenge" a hiker where is the choice