In Episode 9, Jim (aka Country Club) and Roger (aka The Camel) talk about our recent hike along the Appalachian Trail near Stratton, Maine. This is the first of a two part series that recaps our October 2012 backpacking trip in New England.

During our three day trip, we battled nasty weather and didn't see a ray of sunshine as we hiked over North & South Crocker Mountain. The steep, wet terrain and rocky descent to the Crocker Cirque Campsite had us averaging about a mile an hour - which is not uncommon for this section of The Appalachian Trail in New England.

In this interview, Jim & Roger talk about their front and backcountry experiences near Stratton and offer some suggestions for those adventurers that are planning a backpacking venture to the area.

Subject: Appalachian Trail, North & South Crocker MountainInterviewees: Jim (Country Club), Roger (The Camel)Interview Date: October 6, 2012Runtime: 25:18

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