Day 157, 26-Nov. Milepost: 1962.0, Daily: 10.4, Ascent: 4450′, Descent: 1280′, Highest: 5120′. Camp: Cosby Knob Shelter, GSNP 4725′.
First day in Great Smokies National Park. Above 4000′ ice clung to trees, trail had dusting of snow, temperature dropped below freezing in shaded areas. The higher I hiked the more icy everything got. The trail looked like winter sometimes. In camp I have a hot water Nalgene bottle inside sleeping bag. It’s too cold to write much more. Enjoy the photos!
Just caught up with posts from mid October. Seems you are averaging about 20 miles per day? One post said 28 miles! New shoes needed every month?
You seem to be on target for mid December finish and wish I could be there when you cross the finish line… what an accomplishment at age 67!
Had Thanksgiving with Don and Susan and family and told them about your AT experiences (at least the highlights I could remember). Don is your age and just thankful to be alive…
Stay warm and healthy. You are doing great. Watch for whet snow. Tends to be slippery
Did you sleep on the top floor of the treehouse?
Bottom floor. which was easier at night to pee!
The scenery is absolutely beautiful. Looks to me like you might have to be on your toes. Thank you for the vicarious trip.