Days 156 to 164 September 3 to 11 Mizpah Spring Hut to Gentian Pond Shelter New Hampshire Day 156 Mizpah Spring Hut to Lakes of the Clouds Hut Today was cold and windy. It started with mild winds that turned into sustained 30 mph winds with gusts exceeding 60 mph. The hike was basically a moderate and rocky climb from one hut to the next. The higher I hiked in elevation, the colder it became. The one positive note is that the skies remained mostly clear with spectacular views. At one point, the wind actually blew me off the trail into some scrub pines. Luckily, I wasn't injured. The wind and rocky trail conditions were impeding my progress so much that it took me 3.5 hours to hike 2.2 miles. Later, I encountered a man and a woman who were both blown off the trail and received superficial cuts and bruises. This plus my slow progress caused me to change today's destination to the Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Day 156 Trail Profile I checked in a...