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4/13/2014 – Day 33 – Total Miles 325.1 Today we had trail magic 3 times!!! Breakfast, some Easter candy along the trail, and on top of Big Bald. When when we took a break on top of Big Bald, people out walking just gave the poor thru-hikers food. We are in the shelter tonight expecting … Continue reading »

4/12/2014 – Day 32 – Total Miles 313.03 About 13 mi today, 2 miles short of Hogback Ridge Shelter… tough uphill. We took a few breaks thru the day whenever we felt like it and still put in the miles we planned. We have word there is trail magic for breakfast until 2pm tomorrow. We … Continue reading »

4/11/2014 – Day 31 – Total Miles 300.3 Very nice day today. We took our time hiking 15.4 miles and enjoyed the moment. The pictures are of Fire Scald Knob overlooking N.E. Tennessee. The other is of the we get to use if we are lucky. Not quite like home but it beats leaning against … Continue reading »

4/6/2014 – Day 26 – Total Miles 255.9 Roaring Fork Shelter We did 14.9 miles today and everything hurts… I can’t believe we may do 18.0 in the rain tomorrow just to get into Hot springs instead of 2 days in the rain. I’m willing to try but I don’t know if the body is. … Continue reading »

4/5/2014 – Day 25 – Total Miles 241 Short hike today into Standing Bear Farm where I had resupply waiting. Thank you Chris, Heather, and Abbie. Pretty nice hike today and mostly downhill. The 4 mile downhill yesterday took a toll on my left knee which always seems to be the worst. Vitamin I is … Continue reading »

Double Spring Gap Shelter 4/1/2014 – Day 21 – Total Miles 196 It’s 7.30 and there must be 30 people in and around this shelter now, and of course I’m the oldest one here… What’s up with that? We have a small Boy Scott group here, so there is energy to build a fire. All … Continue reading »

4/1/2014 – Day 21 – Total Miles 193.9 Another good weather day but again the trail was slush and mud. Tomorrow is a big tough day over cling man’s dome… Just under 14 miles in the same trail conditions. In NC you have to stay in the shelters unless they are full, then you can … Continue reading »

3/31/2014 – Day 20 – Total Miles 185.6 Beautiful day clear skies, hiking down in the same rivers of slush and mud so our boots were soaked again. My feet are warm now and I’m in my bag for the night. I sat on top of rocky top TN and soaked in the sun.   … Continue reading »

3/30/2014 – Day 19 – Total Miles 176.8 I’m in the Smokies. 11 miles today that felt like 15. We delayed our departure till 10 to let some of the snow/ice warm up. The first part of the day started with a 9 mile climb which was actually most of the day. Once we got … Continue reading »

3/29/2014 – Day 18 – Total Miles 163.7 Well, except for the on/off rain all day it wasn’t too bad. Still soaked by the time we arrived, but all good now after laundry and a hot meal. Tomorrow it’s into the Smokies. With five to six days of good weather expected, we are hopeful to … Continue reading »