- Happy Birthday to me! Breakfast at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (was great and southern)
- Climbed out of the Nantahala Gorge--3,000 feet in 6 miles. Thought we were never going to make it to the top.
- Weather was great for hiking--overcast with breezes.
- Made it to Sassafras Gap.
- Hiked 6.9 miles
Nantahala River - Our First River Crossing
April 4
- Shelter at Sassafras Gap was full last night; hard to sleep.
- Hard climbing today too. Steep climb on the front of the day; but the killer was the climb at the end of the day. The climb was steeper than Squaw Peak which I have done in the past; but never with a 45 pound pack on my back.
- Richard saw our first animal today....a small snake.
- I got to wish everyone a Happy Easter except for Julie (she was working). It was great hearing everyone's voice; miss them all.
- Made it to Brown Fork Gap shelter (is an old shelter, made of logs).
- Hiked 9.1 miles
Brown Fork Gap Shelter
- Headed to Fontana Dam, NC today 11.1 miles
- Climbing out of the shelter area: 600 ft. the first mile, then downhill until lunch, then an 800 ft. climb over less than 2 miles and an 1,800 ft. descent for the last 3 miles. A real leg killer!
- Butt's dragging, legs, feet and back hurting. When will this get any easier??!!
- Staying at the Fontana Dam Resort for the next 2 nights.
- Hiked 11.6 miles
A Trillium - Our First of the Trip
Jerry - I'm very impressed with the photos! Keep 'em coming.
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