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3/18/14 – Total Miles 61.0 I’m starving and I’m freezing. At least the rain was minimal today… mostly tree rain. I did pass someone today! A lady thru hiking with her two kids. I was so proud of myself… Finally, I get to pass someone. Then I find out she had a broken foot and … Continue reading »

3/17/14 – Total Miles 50.0 Another brutal day climbing up… up… up… The downs are tough too. We got off the trail in Hiawassee to dry out. After yesterday’s hike in the rain, then setting up camp in the freezing rain, everything was soaked. Our packs weighed an extra 15 lbs at least. Myself and … Continue reading »

3/16/14 – Total Miles 41.1 Today we hiked to Low Gap in the pouring rain. 11 miles, most I have done so far. We were right on the edge of freezing… If we stopped we froze in bout 2 min. The shelter was full when we arrived, so we ate in the tents. Big difference … Continue reading »

3/13/14 – Total Miles 7.6 Yesterday was Day 1. I made it to Hawk Shelter. It was supposed to get down to 10 degree wind chill, and it did. We all froze with gusty winds and poor shelter. Thanks Chris for the down jacket… It got me thru the night. On to Gooch Shelter. 3/14/14 … Continue reading »

I thought there would be a marching band and cheerleaders to send me on my way… Just rain, fog, and cold. *The cell coverage is minimal and Chris is having issues sending out journal entries. He is going to try to get an entry out later today about the first couple days. Don’t forget to … Continue reading »

The mountain trails are calling… I must go…

OMG…. There could be change in the wind… literally!  The forecast for my Wednesday a.m. start is 55 mph winds with moderate rain and a wind chill of 3-5 degrees…. mountain forecast for Springer. With these conditions I’m expecting to wake up looking much like the pic in my journal update! Would I be insane … Continue reading »

I called the lodge to see if my pack had arrived. The guy at the counter said, “yes, it’s here Chris so you cant count on the postal service to get you out of this !!” ha! So, Monday evening we catch a flight to Chattanooga, on Tuesday an easy drive to Ammicalola Falls (2-3 … Continue reading »

OMG!! Its really here…. I have spent quite a bit of time these last couple of weeks saying good-bye to friends and family, having several last suppers, and a few drinks with much laughter. I think I have gained 10 lbs just trying to leave!!! Today I did a final pack and boxed it all … Continue reading »

I know I need to contain myself but I’m so excited/anxious to get started putting one foot in front of the other….. I cant sleep, (and I never have sleep issues) I dream all night long about every aspect of what I imagine is coming. I can still EAT a mean meal though!! Whew!! I … Continue reading »