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From: Atticus Mullikin [mailto:coolrabbitt@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 7:43 PM
To: Atkinson, David L, JR (FannyPack), BGM
Subject: Re: 2000-02-16-website - http://www.oocities.org/fannypack96/

How do!

Cool Rabbit here, reporting from The Inn at Long Trail near Killington.  I visited the Homestead Website upon receipt of the latest email.

Here's what I have of recent:

1-The Pico/Killington relocations are in place, and the AT and the Long Trail officially go by about two miles south of its old location.

2-The "Historic Trail", which is located at Sherburne Pass, is being maintained by the Green Mountain Hiking Club.  They are still working on a name, so I'll send that when I learn it.

3-Purists, no doubt, will follow every white blaze like zombies along the newer and less interesting relocation.  Keep in mind that the "Historic AT" has better views from Pico and passes by the Inn at Long Trail, which is a landmark long beloved of hikers for it's Guiness, Live Traditional Irish Music each weekend, and dramatic location at the foot of Deer Leap.  It also reconnects with the Trail above the Inn.

4-The Inn at Long Trail hopes to be open by the 23rd of June, but we must insist that we will NOT ACCEPT reservations or packages until the 30th because of renovations.  Those who happen to stroll by before the 30th are welcome to stay on a walk-in basis ONLY if we are open.   Anyone passing by before the 30th should address mail to the Killington Post Office, which is 1/2 mile from the "Historic Trail" and 1 1/2 miles from the AT on Rt. 4.

5-I have mail from the 99 thru-hikers still in our mail-box.  I will send Trail Names and initials if you like, and those hikers can call the Inn if they want me to forward their lost mail to them.  802-775-7181

6-I am more than willing to talk to folks about thru-hiking by email at mailto:coolrabbit@hotmail.com

7-I will send info for on-trail emergencies once the hiking season gets closer.

8-Mr. Clean is welcome to crash at my home for a few if he so desires.  I'll  even cook him dinner and buy him a pint.

If you like, I can send you a contour map detailing the trail relocations which you can scan onto your website.  I'll be glad to send one to hikers who desire one as well.

If you want articles, I'll be happy to write one on the relocation and investigate the reasoning behind it, which is interesting to say the least.  Let me know.

Cool Rabbit
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