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Epilogue
What makes a successful thru hike? I've been pondering this for a few weeks. Most will say it's the summit of Mt Katahdin. The destination,
Should I stay or should I go?
Day 38 - Chestoa to Cherry Gap Shelter 17 miles After spending 3 wonderful days with my partner, it was time to hit the trail again. I really wanted
Marching On
Marching On - The Alarm "Cause our hearts must have the courageTo keep onMarching on" Day 30 - Laughing Heart Hostel to Spring Mountain Shelter
Some Great Reward
Day 26 - Standing Bear Farm to Groundhog Creek Shelter 7.4 miles The trail is a magical time-lapse. People come and go as if the tornado from the
Break on Through (to the Other Side)
Day 23 - New Found Gap to Tri Corner Knob Shelter 15.7 miles After a zero in Gatlinburg, we were dropped back off at New Found Gap. The crew hit the
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes…
Day 19 Fontana Dam Road to Mollie's Ridge Shelter 13.4 miles It never did rain again the rest of Friday. I stewed about the weather forecast being
Before the Smokys
Day 14 - The NOC to Sassafras Gap Shelter 7.2 miles Dinner last night had me reunited with Stripper. On my way out I ran into him and Breeze as they
Playing Catch Up
Rest and Relaxation Day 10 zero miles My first zero. Damn, it felt good to rest in a real bed with real walls around you. I stayed at Chica and
Days 6 – 9
Day 6 - Unicoi Gap to Deep Gap Shelter 13.4 miles Today was the first nice day on the trail. It was magical seeing the sun. I had a tough climb up
Mid week spills and thrills
Day 3 -Woody Gap to Neels Gap 10.8 miles The day started out a chilly 27 degrees. Lucky shuttled myself and Jeff (Chappy) to Woody Gap so we can