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Day 30: Max Patch and Roaring Forks Trail Magic
Late Night Scare I slept very well last night. My sleeping bag kept me warm in thirty degree weather. I dreamt - although, it was about soft beds
Day 29: New Members and Burning the Puffy
The Fourth Member Today was the day we hoped to hike. I wasn't in any rush since the road wouldn't open in the morning. That was a guarantee. The
Day 28: Weather Decisions and Plates of Shrimp
Breakfast I was the first to wake and I continued to read. What can I say? I found a good book. By around 8:30, the others were beginning to stir
Day 27: Winter Weather and Drunk Canadians
More Pilaging I didn't sleep as well as I hoped for. I couldn’t find my earbuds and resigned myself to hearing the full volume of Fine Young Buck's
Day 26: Tornado Watches and Embracing the Inner Trash Panda
Resupply at the Continental Breakfast There is something about being in town that tells your body to let loose. I don't poop nearly as much on trail
Day 25: Newfound Gap and Gatlinburg
Early Wakeup It was dark when I awoke. I pulled my phone out of my sleeping bag and checked the time. Yup, it's 5:00am alright. I'm not sure why my
Day 24: Clingman’s Dome…And Bears? Licking Shirts?
Wait?! A Bear?! Earplugs really are amazing. They quiet the noises all around you so you can sleep better out in the backcountry. I woke up, ready
Day 23: Toilet Areas, the New Spring Blooms
I Need More Sleep I slept well, but it was not long enough. I got at least ten hours off and on, but I needed more. The bright sun was too much to
Day 22: Dams and Spring Beauties
Lake Views It was the brightness of the sun that jarred me awake. I figured it must be after 8:00. It was barely after 7:00. The sun hadn't even
Day 21: Photo Shoots and Fontana Lake
The Morning Routine I woke up feeling much better than the day previously and was quick to clean up and head to the lodge. Everyone heading to