Our attempt to climb multiple 4000 foot peaks in one hike (6/28) left us in the fog in more ways than one, but we did reach the top of South Crocker, at least according to the sign there. Mike and Katie joined us for the hike which seemed pretty straight forward at the start. Heading up the Caribou Valley Road from the parking area, we strolled right past the AT and continued for an hour or so before realizing our error. The map and Mike's GPS told us that we were in the generally vincinity of where we wanted to be but only the walk back to the car confirmed that the AT was 10 minues from the parking area. After a moderate hike north on the AT, we summited South Crocker--one down, two to go? 
Well, not exactly. The short bushwack/herd path to Mt. Redington was anything but short, and we finally found ourselves engulfed in pines. Frustrated and wet, we retraced our steps to South Crocker and then to the car--Redington and Crocker will have to wait for another day.
Hiking with Mike and Katie was great fun inspite of it all.. I just hope they don't think Beth and I always try to re-write "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" when we go out.
After the return home, I researched Redington and found a easier route. Considering the overcast and fog the last time, I think we'll try it again on a clear day.
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