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Day 20 & That’s a Wrap!
Reaching the end of this trail made me feel proud. I learned how to thru-hike on the AT. This time, I got to thoroughly enjoy the adventure, build on my prior experience, and make new memories with people I love. I was reminded of my grit and endurance, and felt proud of Sparks and myself!
A Very Grumpy Hummingbird
It stormed again last night. And very, very sadly, everything was wet this morning. I don’t think I’ve woken up this grumpy on a trail… ever? I was cold and wet, and knowing that we had to cross a creek first thing made it extra hard to convince myself to get going
Day 18 on the Pinhoti Trail: Tornado Watches and Unexpected Encounters
The rain paused and I pitched my tent before bracing myself to take off my wet clothes. I was shivering and knew I needed to put on dry clothes and get a solid dinner in me ASAP.
Day 17: Welcome to Dalton!
Road walks, poolside ciders, Starbies, and unlimited salad and breadsticks. You know what I'm talking about. It's a town day.
Don’t Trust Everything You Read on FarOut: Pinhoti Day 16
It was dark by the time we made to camp. According to Sparks’ watch, we’d hiked 26 miles, and I was ready for a good sit down. But we couldn’t find the site.
Yellow Blazes and Stomach Aches: Days 13–15
On our road walk out of Cave Spring, Sparks and I planned to stop at a trail angel’s house. Julie, the angel, would drive us through a busy section of the road walk that didn’t have a shoulder. On the way to her house, I very unfortunately realized that something I ate recently was not sitting well with me. If you get my drift.
We’ve Made It To Georgia! Days 10–12 on the Pinhoti
Sparks and I crossed into Georgia today!!! I was surprised by the range and power of my emotions as I walked across that state border. Crossing back into Georgia on foot after stepping out of it the same way on my AT thru-hike last year... was something else.
And Then There Were Two: Pinhoti Days 7–9
Day 7: Blue Mountain Shelter to US 431 Soundtrack: 151a by Kishi Bashi Our last full day with Outlaw and Cinderella :( I’ll miss our little Pinhoti
Smiles Over Miles on the Pinhoti: Days 4–6
Day 4: Stealth at 45.4 to Porter’s Gap Soundtrack: Wakin on a Pretty Day - Kurt Vile I struggled to fall asleep last night. There was a
Who Slackpacks on the First Day? Me. (Days 1–3 on the Pinhoti Trail)
Day 1: Flagg Mountain to County Road 56 (17.5 miles) Soundtrack: Day/Night by Parcels Somehow, I’m slackpacking on day 1 of this thru-hike. And it