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Day 35: One More Day

Day 35: One More Day

May 21stPig Farm Campsite(708.5)-Wilson Creek Shelter (735.2) Virginia26.7miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. *Today's miles were in separate sections on the app, so there are two elevation...

Day 34: Hiking Tooth & Knob

Day 34: Hiking Tooth & Knob

May 20th Craig Creek(683)-Pig Farm Campsite(708.5) Virginia 25.5mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. We got going at our regular 7am time, but we left on a mission. I usually don't pick my...

Day 33: Everything Is Clicking

Day 33: Everything Is Clicking

May 19th Wind Rock Campsite(658.4)-Craig Creek (683) Virginia 24.6mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Whew, it was a cold one this morning! It was in the mid 30s and the wind was blowing so it...

Day 32: It's A Social Trail

Day 32: It's A Social Trail

May 18th Unofficial Campsite(635.4)-Wind Rock Campsite(658.4) Virginia 23mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. This morning was cold, but not as cold as yesterday. We got started at 7am and it was...

Day 31: An Eventful Virginia Day

Day 31: An Eventful Virginia Day

May 17th Wapiti Shelter(613.7)-Unofficial Campsite(635.4) Virginia 21.7mi?+1mi side trail=22.7 Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Today was thankfully more eventful than yesterday. Ferris and I...

Day 30: From Bland To Boring

Day 30: From Bland To Boring

May 16th US 52/Bland, VA(587.6)-Wapiti Shelter(613.7) Virginia 26.1mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Today's entry may be one of my shortest. There is hardly anything to talk about as it was...

Day 29: A Rainy Day Zero

Day 29: A Rainy Day Zero

May 15thBland, VA(587.6)Ferris and I took a very relaxing, and much welcomed zero(no hiking) today. It is my second zero. Ferris started the trail a month before me with his friend and they took many zeros at the beginning including a week long trip to Philly. We...

Day 28: Big Day To The Big Walker

Day 28: Big Day To The Big Walker

May 14th Lynn Camp Creek(557.8)-US 52/Bland, VA(587.6) Virginia 29.8mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. I slept much better last night. I woke up this morning to the sounds of other hikers...

Day 27: A Pitstop In Atkins

Day 27: A Pitstop In Atkins

May 13thGlade Mtn(536.3)-Lynn Camp Creek(557.8) Virginia21.5miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. First off, I want to tell everyone how much your encouraging comments have helped. I know I won't...

Day 26: In My Head

Day 26: In My Head

May 12th State Rt 603 (508.2)-Glade Mtn(536.3) Virginia 28.1mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Last night at 10pm a group of three hikers came through the camp and setup for the night. They...

Day 25: Grayson Highlands and Sore Feet

Day 25: Grayson Highlands and Sore Feet

May 11thLost Mountain Shelter(483.2)-State Rt 603 (508.2) Virginia25miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Last night ended up being a dry night thankfully, but this morning there was a lot of fog....

Day 24: Dare I Say It?

Day 24: Dare I Say It?

May 10th Damascus, VA(467.8)-Lost Mountain Shelter(483.2) Virginia 15.4mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. This morning was glorious! I could have lounged in that bed at the Hiker Inn for days....

Day 23: Virginia, Damascus, & Creeper Trail

Day 23: Virginia, Damascus, & Creeper Trail

May 9th Tentsite N of Abingdon Gap Shelter(458.6)-Damascus, VA(467.8) Tennessee/Virginia 9.2mi + 17mi bike ride along the Virginia Creeper bike trail Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Today was a...

Day 22: Cruisin' With Others

Day 22: Cruisin' With Others

May 8th Tentsite N of Lookout Rd(430.3)-Tentsite N of Abingdon Gap Shelter(458.6) Tennessee 28.3mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. I lounged a bit in the tent this morning and did some stuff...

Day 21: I'm A Ghost

Day 21: I'm A Ghost

May 7thTentsite S of USFS 293(405.9)-Tentsite N of Lookout Rd(430.3)Tennessee24.4miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. At 5:58am I was awoken by nature's alarm clock. A very persistent bird just...

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