New insoles in my shoes, I hitched out to the gap. A very large man in a fitting size pickup, picked me up and took me down to the gap. We talked of life and love on the way. He was moving in with his girlfriend and today was the last day to do it, … Continue reading If everyone jumped off a bridge
Tag: north bound
One thing leads to another
We set a goal of thirty miles for the day, the only way we could justify taking the slow day before. Since we were now hiking partners, Diesel and I, took the opportunity to get to know each other for the morning. Playing the question game, we took turns sharing and asking questions. This went … Continue reading One thing leads to another
So close yet so far
Leaving town I felt better, but not complete. Losing my phone had dealt a huge blow to my psyche. I never would have thought that such a small thing could tear me down. The thought of losing my phone wasn't the problem, the names, numbers, messages could all be replaced. The pictures on the other … Continue reading So close yet so far
Miracles
The lack of sleep had taken its toll I was toast. I had ten mile so go before town and it would drag on and on. Each foot feeling like lead as I drug them across the gorund, looking more a zombie than a person. The miles went on forever as I crossed over the … Continue reading Miracles
Best to worst day in a flash
I was out early and made great time to Catawba in just three hours. This was an exciting day for me, I was going to climb Macfee Knob and get some of the most iconic photos taken. This place was the most photographed spot in the trail. The hot day and little water meant I … Continue reading Best to worst day in a flash
Trail Magic
Waking up refreshed more so than the day before I was out like a rocket. Pushing hard to the next shelter for water and breakfast. I must have stayed too long sine the other hikers caught me at the shelter, I have to keep up a faster pace if I'm going to put some distance … Continue reading Trail Magic
Hiker Hunger
Tired and sore weren't the half of it, I was beat. The mouse had chewed a hole on the same pocket that Roland had done a year before and made me smile. It might as well had been him instead, memories of my great dog flooded in as I got ready and headed to the … Continue reading Hiker Hunger
Marathon of Miles
I hit the first view early in the morning, we should have stayed at this camp site but the other had too much appeal. This had beautiful views but it wasn't as expansive as the shelter views. Breaking and checking my map I noticed if I pushed hard I could get 26 miles down for … Continue reading Marathon of Miles
Smiles not Miles
Leaving town isn't always easy, but I was on a mission and this time for me it was a quick resupply. McDonald's for wifi and the dollar store for food and off I went to CVS to get a toothbrush. Wouldn't you know it Moonlight and Moonlover were there too. Quickly shopping the thee of … Continue reading Smiles not Miles
What will your verse be?
The married couple spent the entire night arguing, whatever was so important at 2, 4, 5 in the morning kept most of us up. Between the shelters and the uneven surfaces I've slept on this wouldn't stop me for the day. Packing up silently, I headed back to the store for a Gatorade to hydrate … Continue reading What will your verse be?
SMOR Adventures 