Exodus 21 - 40
Bly Gap, NC campsite to Beech Gap NC campsite. 12.1 miles hiked in about 7 hours. 2600 ft of elevation increase today. Now at mile 90.1 on the AT.
It was cold last night, with the thermometer reading 28 when I got up this morning. Packing up in the cold is a whole nuther level of commitment. After a cold breakfast, we were off by 8:15. Ahead were two tall mountains, including the tallest one we’d encountered so far, Standing Indian mountain at 5500 feet. Fortunately, both mountains had gradual switchbacks, back and forth zig zags up the side of a mountain instead of a more severe incline.
By 3:30, we’d decided to call it a day, as the next shelter campsite was better than 3 miles away and over a couple more mountains.
After setting up, cooking dinner (smoked bacon applewood mashed potatoes, beef jerky, and ritz crackers), I hung my bear bag from a tree PCT style, and turned in for the night. On the trail, bedtime is when the sun goes down. The blue AT thru hiker hangtag was a gift from my daughter Amanda, custom making it for the hike. Thanks Amanda! I’ve gotten lots of compliments.
Until next time...
I'm glad the tag is holding up so far! Happy trails :) -Amanda
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