Category: AT 2017

Up early. Packed up and shuttled back to the trail about 8:45. Did a small food resupply at the outfitter and headed out. You guessed it…9:15.  Fairly difficult climb right out of the box. The trail never gives you anything for free. Pushed hard for 5.5 miles and arrived at Tesnatee Gap. My pace was […]

My plan was to get up early and get a head start on the crowd.  You know what they say about the best laid plans. I was awake on time. The cold kept me in my sleeping quilt. Finally hit the trail at the normal 9:15.  Approximately 4.5 miles uphill right out of camp. Gradual […]

Had the opportunity to meet Miss Janet last night. She is a legendary AT Trail Angel and shuttle driver. Truly a nice lady who will go to great lengths to help hikers.  Today was my earliest start yet.  Not real early.  On the trail at 9:15. Covered the first 3.5 miles in two hours. Ramrock […]

As anticipated, it rained last night. Something comforting in the sound of the drops hitting the tent. Still awake a few times in the night, but sleeping better. I think the warmer nights are helping. Couldn’t be that I’m tired from a great day hiking in the Appalachians.  Awoke about 8:30. On the trail by […]

Tossed & turned quite a bit last night. Slept in shifts. It was still quite cold. Awake at 4:45 just hoping to sleep a few more hours. Woke up at 9:30. Hit the Trail by 10:30.  Made good time despite ever changing footing. Frozen mud to start, changing to thawing mud, followed by plain old […]

Living the dream!  Today I’m on the AT.  After ~7.5 miles to the summit of Springer Mountain, I hiked a whooping .2 miles to the Springer shelter. Feel good. Feel strong. Could have gone further, but I’m in for the slow start.  Beautiful sunny day…but boy is it cold. Some warmer weather supposed to be […]