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Standing Bear to Hot Springs, NC – Coronavirus Update
Today will have some tough climbs and a more than the usual number of breaks. I leave Standing Bear and almost immediately begin a tough climb.
Franklin, North Carolina
March 3: I walk through water for miles and hit Rock Gap around noon to pee. I finally have crappy cell service and try to call dad and fail. Don
Dicks Creek Gap to Rock Creek Gap
Prior to Dicks Creek Gap I spent the last hour in the hot tub with the ladies of UVA Wise lacrosse. They’re big time. Sunday, March 1:
Hiawassee, Georgia – Zero Day in Absolutely Beautiful Surroundings
Feb. 28: Sally and Joyce recommended three hotels in Hiawassee. One did not have laundry and I chose Holiday Inn after hearing that it was the best
Neel Gap to Dicks Creek Gap – Trail Name Big Sky
Packed and ready to leave Blood Mountain Cabins and Neel Gap at 8 a.m. I went to drop off my key and one of their cats (gray and white) led me back
Days 6 and 7 – Blood Mountain to Neel Gap and Blood Mountain Cabins
Day six began a little earlier again as I was excited to get to civilization. I get most of my gear packed before starting breakfast and coffee. Half
Day 5 – Ram Rock Mountain to Blood Mountain
Day five began a little earlier than the last. PB&J and coffee for breakfast, no privy so I wait and hope for the best and I found the best at
Day 4 – Hawk Mountain to Ram Rock Mountain
Day four. There is something sharp in the wall of Hawk Mountain Shelter that pokes up few holes in my down jacket. I will fix it when I get to
Day 3 – Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain
Day three. I woke to 17 degrees, frozen pants, hoodie, gloves and something or everything in my water filtration system. The mice found their way to
Day 2 – Amicalola Lodge to Springer Mountain
Day two started at Amicalola Falls Lodge with a hearty “Happy Trails” from the front desk. I also broke the zipper on my backpack brain. Started