Hello from outside Kroger's. I am watching Shadowfax while Gandalf
resupplies for our 100 mile hike through Shenendoah. I am almost
there, but so far away! 150 miles to go to Harper's Ferry. The last
week has been challenging - lots of big climbs - but the terrain is
supposed to be easier from now on. Am still hiking with the Lefties.
Some highpoints - Audie Murphy Memorial (had no idea he was a Texan,
was sure to rub that in to the three Yanks I'm hiking with), McAfee
Knob, discovering gravy for my mashed potatoes, showering at a YMCA
like a hobo, and all you can eat pancakes in Waynesboro. Lowpoints -
Dragon's Tooth(miles of rocks), new and improved blisters, Humpback
Mountain( I think the trail designer here was a geologist and had the
trail go over every rock on the mountain), the recent cold front, and
hiking after eating prunes. Two Rings saw a bear yesterday, the first
of the trip. My spirits are mostly up, but at times I get a little
frustrated at how long it takes to hike 1000 miles. Am trying to enjoy
the last few days, but the mileage calculator is constantly computing
in my head. Anyways, I'm off to buy groceries, hit the Chinese buffet,
and then walk 7 more miles today. Adios amigos
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The last few days
Hello everyone! I am writing from an overlook of the intersection of
52 and 21, near Bland, VA. The last three days from Marion have been
tough but fun. The weather has been great, maybe even a bit on the hot
side. The first day out leaving Marion we got a ride with Beans'
parents to the trailhead. Nice low country scenery. Ate dinner at a
roadside cafe called the Barn, had pork BBQ, nothing compared to Sonny
Bryan's or Salt Lick, but I will eat anything right now. Tented that
night for the first time in a while. The next day was pretty tough. We
crossed four ridges; it is much easier to just stay along a single
ridge. Camped ontop of Chesnut Ridge next to a nice pond. Really
enjoying the tent compared to the shelter. Yesterday, another rather
tough days with several good climbs and descents. Tented again at an
awesome campsite next to Laurel Creek and built a campfire Ricky Crum
style. Should be in Pearisburg day after tomorrow. Hope all is well
with you and will update soon.
52 and 21, near Bland, VA. The last three days from Marion have been
tough but fun. The weather has been great, maybe even a bit on the hot
side. The first day out leaving Marion we got a ride with Beans'
parents to the trailhead. Nice low country scenery. Ate dinner at a
roadside cafe called the Barn, had pork BBQ, nothing compared to Sonny
Bryan's or Salt Lick, but I will eat anything right now. Tented that
night for the first time in a while. The next day was pretty tough. We
crossed four ridges; it is much easier to just stay along a single
ridge. Camped ontop of Chesnut Ridge next to a nice pond. Really
enjoying the tent compared to the shelter. Yesterday, another rather
tough days with several good climbs and descents. Tented again at an
awesome campsite next to Laurel Creek and built a campfire Ricky Crum
style. Should be in Pearisburg day after tomorrow. Hope all is well
with you and will update soon.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Greetings!
Hey everyone. In Marion, Virginia. Having a blast! Great weather,
beautiful scenery, and wild ponies! Highpoints since the Smokies - Max
Patch, organic veggy dinner at Elmer's in Hot Springs, getting to stay
with Tenderfoot's family in Kingsport, doing trail maintenance for a
day, Laurel Falls, Lake Watauga, getting to spend a great weekend with
Laurel and Hunter in Asheville, and Grayson Highlands where ponies.
530 miles in, gonna have to really pick up the pace to get to Harper's.
beautiful scenery, and wild ponies! Highpoints since the Smokies - Max
Patch, organic veggy dinner at Elmer's in Hot Springs, getting to stay
with Tenderfoot's family in Kingsport, doing trail maintenance for a
day, Laurel Falls, Lake Watauga, getting to spend a great weekend with
Laurel and Hunter in Asheville, and Grayson Highlands where ponies.
530 miles in, gonna have to really pick up the pace to get to Harper's.
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