They had a long hike from Gooch Gap to Neel Gap (where the cabin was) and were glad they had light packs for the 14 mile hike. This was also one of the hardest days and one that flushes out many hikers. The day included a steep uphill climb to the top of Blood Mountain, the highest peak on the A.T. in Georgia at 4,461'. The view was breathtaking and they were all in awe of the 360 degree vista. They met with more trail magic/volunteers who had a lunch of beans/franks and coffee waiting to feed them.
They hiked down the mountain and made it by 4:30pm.
Ken was sure glad he had purchased the hiking poles! They saved his knees on the steep climb down. He even told me I was right when I tried to get him to purchase a pair before we left! I was stunned and wondered who this person was in my husband's body!
The weather forecast for that evening was for no snow but temperatures a few degrees COLDER.
Once again they were so glad to be snug, dry and warm!
Knowing there were more mouths to feed, I had driven to Blairsville, about 15 miles away, and got the fixings for spaghetti, Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, and beer. They carbo-loaded and spent a relaxed evening.
Mile 31.7, Elevation 3,125'
Paying full retail. Saying you are right. Will he be a total stranger when he finishes????
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing :)
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