Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Off to a Great Start!!

Here I am at Neel's Gap, which is about 31 miles from Springer Mountain, the start of the trail. Statistically speaking, not many people make it this far.. I have resupplied here with enough to make it to Haiwassee (3-4 days up the trail). OH! and there was some AWESOME trail magic here at Neel's Gap as well! A church in Georgia (soooo sorry I forgot the name!!) was providing hot hamburgers, cookies, and brownies. I had 3 hamburgers and some brownies.. Spirits are high! Two nights ago we were rocked by a severe storm-- hail, rain, snow, high wind. Fuuunnnn time... I've met some nice folks already.. This couple from Holland matches my hiking pace. They're teaching me some Dutch words. Until next time,
Soulslosher out!

2 comments:

  1. Great news, Josh. Such a great thing to do. If you see anything really unique (bldgs.) get good pictures - my son is an artist and is looking for unique things to draw. He does e/t in pen and ink! Take care and be careful!

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  2. That is amazing!!! I am so glad to hear that you are doing well!! Sorry if I'm leaving you too many messages or comments, I just can't help myself! Hope those Georgia hamburgers and brownies were good!! Til next time, have fun and hike on!

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