Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Glasgow, VA to Waynesboro, VA

Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Glasgow, VA to Waynesboro, VA

Darwin and Legs try their hand at slack packing, and ponder the question, “How many times can you sweat through your shirt in a day?” The last of the Virginia Highlands are coming to an end, and so are the big climbs. Only the Priest, and Three Ridges remain. There’s rain, there’s heat, there are 20 mile days. It’s the Appalachian Trail! Continue reading Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Glasgow, VA to Waynesboro, VA

Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Damascus, VA to Marion, VA

Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Damascus, VA to Marion, VA

We stopped at Mojo’s coffee shop to have breakfast (the 2+2+2 is amazing consisting of two eggs, two strips of bacon and two plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes). Ashley was our cashier, barista and servers Mojo’s for the two days we stayed in Damascus and was so patient handing out plates of food to dozens of hikers at once.
We only had 15 miles to hike to Lost Mountain Shelter when we left Damascus, VA. Not a bad day especially after a zero. With our packs full of our resupply and our bellies full of town breakfast, we set off.


From right: Strider, Honey Badger, Glim-Glom, Wet Wipes, Darwin

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Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Newfound Gap, NC to Hot Springs, NC

Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: Newfound Gap, NC to Hot Springs, NC

Low and behold, on day three of the Smokies, our morning was misty and wet. At this point though, we knew how the Smokies worked, so we just waited for noon to bring out the cameras. It was 12:10pm when the sun finally burned away the silver blanket, and by a stroke of luck, we found ourselves at Eagle Rocks.

Legs enjoying the Smokies
Hiking thru the verdant Smokies

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