Author: Pink Floyd

Passsed the 7% mark today.  I’m in Fontana Lodge now – it’s a really upscale place.  I’m actually rather surprised security didn’t escort me from the building when I entered sweaty, smelly, and unshaven.  Not only did they begrudge my existence, but they gave me a special hiker discount – I’m sleeping here for $59… Continue reading 162.5 miles in

I’m at Franklin!  I left Standing Indian Shelter yesterday morning and planned on hiking to Big Spring Shelter, 14.5 miles beyond.  I did that, including a grueling climb to the top of Albert Mountain (with an observation tower), but I didn’t feel like staying at Big Spring.  There were a bunch of bugs in the… Continue reading 107.3 miles in

Well I made my goals.  Slept at Gooch Mountain shelter the first night, and Neel’s Gap last night.  Still at Neel’s Gap making this post.  The walk to Hawk shelter was pretty easy.  It was early so it wasn’t terribly hot yet, there was water everywhere, plenty of shade, and not too terribly much in… Continue reading 30 miles in