by | May 8, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 41 (May 1st) – zero day in Erwin, TN. Day 42 (May 2nd) – 16.0 miles Erwin (Uncle Johnny’s) to Low Gap Campsite. Big mileage day, great day. Had two trail magics today – both were awesome! The second one had grilled chicken tacos and cold...
by | Apr 30, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 36 (Apr. 26th) – 13.1 miles from Laughing Heart Hostel to Deep Gap. Well we got a break from the rain, full sun and HOT, 84 degrees. ALL up hill from Hot Springs, at least it felt like we went uphill – all day long. Surprisingly, my feet feel GREAT! I...
by | Apr 26, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 33 (Apr. 23rd) – took a day off and stayed at the hostel one more day – flash flood, thunderstorms and high winds called for all day and night. This place is not a great place to take a zero, but we made coffee this morning (on our stove, as the tiny...
by | Apr 22, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 28 (Apr. 18th) – zero day in Gatlinburg. Had fun sleeping in and having coffee in the cabin, then hung out with Betty and a Robert all afternoon in a Gatlinburg – great time! They are so sweet. Day 29 (Apr. 19th) – 10.3 miles Newfound Gap...
by | Apr 18, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 24 (Apr. 14th) – 12.6 miles Fontana Road to Mollies Ridge Shelter. Today we entered the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! It was a good day, I felt so much better than yesterday (some minor foot pain yesterday that dragged me down). The shelter was full...
by | Apr 13, 2017 | Jen's Journal, Uncategorized
Day 20 (Apr. 10th) – 5.9 miles Wesser Bald Shelter to The NOC (Natahala Outdoor Center). After yesterday, hard morning with steep downhills and decided to stay at the NOC before attempting 6 miles straight uphill (trail passes through the NOC so we were having...
