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3/28/2014 – Total Miles 157.1 What a day… woke up to a lite rain this morning, expected much worse. Left at 7:30 for our 15 mile day. About 9 miles in I was completely out of water, and needing some badly. I knew a road was about 1/2 mi ahead and was praying for TM… … Continue reading »

3/27/2014 – Total Miles 148.7 NOC was so nice… a warm room and food.  Today’s climb was punishing. The hike today was only 7 mi but I think 2 to 3 of it was around mountain edges covered in ice and frozen snow, and all I had were two tiny sticks to save me. I was … Continue reading »

3/26/2014 – Total Miles 141.7 Short hike today into the outdoor center. We needed this to once again dry out and warm up after our 17 degree night in near white out conditions. We froze again!!! The last couple of days I have been running on empty… The Tank was empty! Today I realized I … Continue reading »

3/25/2014 – Total Miles 131.4 Well, I woke up to a good snow on the ground, about 3 to 4 in. We hiked all day in the snow and now tucked in the Wesser Bald shelter with 7 hikers… like sardines, 5 would be snug. Myself (Tank), Frankie the sleeper, Jess, Ace (ace), Whisperer, FireWalker, and Mac. … Continue reading »

3/24/2014 – Total Miles 120.8 It seems like each day I can cover half of the planned distance before my feet really start to feel the effects of pounding rocks and twisted roots. It isn’t getting worse and everyone says they have feet that hurt as well. It looks like we will lose 1 member … Continue reading »

3/23/2014 – Day of Rest It was soooooo nice to almost relax a day. I still had to do laundry and make a run to the local outfitter. We had awesome  TM  (Trail Magic – See note below) today in the form of rides around town in a brand new BMW X5 suv… picture 8 … Continue reading »

3/22/2014 – Total Miles 106.7 We covered about 16 miles today to get into Franklin ahead of the bad weather coming in tonight. I can’t believe I didn’t just collapse on the trail my feet hurt so bad. Looks like we will take a zero to heal or wounds and pick up a few gear … Continue reading »

3/21/2014 – Total Miles 90.7 The shelter was full again tonight so I’m tenting. Tomorrow we make a big push for Rock Gap Shelter (approximately 12 mi). That puts us within 5 miles of Franklin and a short hike in the rain on Sunday. Again trying to take cover from the weather… possible snow next … Continue reading »

3/20/2014 – Total Miles 78.2 I have to say that if you are following my blog and getting ready to hike… you absolutely must stay at the blueberry hostel at dicks gap. I left Georgia today. As you can see I was thinking that I had actually accomplished something, ha. NC had a big surprise … Continue reading »

3/19/14 – Total Miles 69.6 Today was a semi-short day but still very tough. At times I felt like I was doing the death hike… That’s when your right foot doesn’t pass your left foot but you are still moving forward. Very very slow. The rain seems to have relented for the time being so … Continue reading »