Day Eight
First of all, there was no rain in the forecast so I left my pack uncovered. That’s why I was up at 4:45 when I heard the rain start. I pulled my pack under...
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Day Seven
17 mi, 2,400 ft. On the trail at 7:15 dropping off my high point down to Gee Creek, a medium sized robust stream running down a small valley. I seem to remember that Gee...
Day Six
13.5 mi. 1,500 ft. Up at 7 and got picked up by Ryan, the AirB&B Host’s grandson, at 8 for the three mile trip to the trailhead. It was a blue sky morning, crisp,...
Day Five (Zero)
0 mi & 0 ft. Well, the wind blew all night and the temperature this morning was in the 30s. It was nice to wake up inside and in a real bed. A hot...
Day Four
15 mi. 700 ft. Without severe thunderstorms to worry about last night, I slept pretty well. I suppose walking 21 1/2 miles helped, too. It was definitely colder when I got up this morning...
Day Three
21.5 mi & 3,600 ft. I was startled awake by something. As I was trying to figure out what, there was a big flash and five seconds later a clap of thunder followed. The...
It was a kind of magical time back then. We, too, are sad about the May timing. 😕However, wishing you…