The Appalachian Trail is a place to find the most kind-hearted people. All strangers with one goal: to hike to Katahdin Mountain. All ready to lend a hand and accompany all who journey on the trail. I started my hike on February 27th. My pack came in at 52 pounds at the beginning of the approach trail that leads to Springer Mountain, which is the start of something great for many, the Appalachian Trail. Maybe I originally over packed considering some items that would have become useful but in the end have not been used at all. Also, wanting to experience first hand the terrain and the distance that I will be traveling each day; I packed 10 days of food. As I have learned 3 days of food is plentiful and that I have already sent home about 5 pounds of gear. This brings my pack weight in the high 30s which I am excited to experience the lighter load as my right knee has been stiffing and giving me trouble. Nothing to worry, it won't stop me from reaching my goal. After 4 pain relievers and 45 minutes my leg is back to normal like my earlier days when I used to climb 14ers. Hopefully some rest and time will bring it back to its original strength. Now where to start with the stories? So many experiences to be told but not enough time tell them all. 
First of all a shout out to Stu for giving me a lift to Amicalola Falls National Park. Thanks buddy!!! Greatly appreciated.
At Stover Creek Shelter I encountered Forget Me Not, Beast, and 4 Fingers; however soon 4 Fingers left our crew and new thru-hikers joined our pack. 4-Fingers quickly got his name after attempting to chop wood with his knife. The knife should have gone through the log but instead went into his flesh right through his knuckle, where his finger dangled. Without panic 4 Fingers snapped his finger back into place and taped it up. A few shards of bone probably got sliced by his knife. The following second day 4-Fingers hiked into town to see a doctor. We haven't heard from him yet.
Playing sticks with fellow hikers at one of the shelters and sitting around the campfire enjoying each others company.
The freezing nights, where you wake up to a Winter Wonderland with 1 inch of ice on the trees and every surrounding object.
Overall, all is well. And in the next following two days we will be entering North Carolina. Currently me and 5 others are staying at Budget Inn in Hiawassee, GA. We are at mile 69.6 plus the 8.8 miles for the approach. Better take it slow in the beginning.
Found you through an aunt of your friend (Kim). Reviewing your blog and photos brings up many mixed feelings from my 2013 thru-hike. Glad I am not there, but will follow you with my best wishes for every day a safe one, and a journey of diligence, because it takes, at the minimum, these, in great doses. "Clinker"
ReplyDeleteThank you;). I hope you enjoy my journey on the AT!
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