Tuesday, March 1st
Deep Gap Shelter to Dick’s Creek Gap
3.6 miles
69.2 total miles
Today was an easier hike than the previous days. I started out at 7:45am and finished by 10:30am. I went over Powell mountain and the rest was small ups and downs.
I am at the Around the Bend Hostel for the next few days. Today I went into Hiawassee to a store resembling REI and had my pack adjusted. I have been having intense shoulder pain for weeks. Turns out my backpack needed some serious adjustment. I’m taking tomorrow off to let my shoulders feel better.
By the way, a trail name was suggested for me this afternoon. “Tenacious” I was referred to as Tenacious because the guys I was with couldn’t believe I had hiked 69 miles with a backpack that didn’t fit correctly.
Sunrise at Deep Gap Shelter |
A mini orange for trail magic |
This is a puppy helping at the outfitter store. |
The picture window at the hostel |
Another shoe tree |
2 Comments
Terri Hall
March 3, 2022Oh my gosh, I hope the adjustment makes a difference for you. I'm curious what they did. I look forward to hearing about it when you come back. Almost to North Carolina! Way to go, Tenacious!
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March 10, 2022I'm sure the pack taking a tumble didn't help it either. Stay safe but keep having fun.
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