After the 23 mile race yesterday we took a zero and it turned out Cricket's package got lost by UPS and wasn't there to be collected anyway. Our feet were killing us and it was raining so it was a good day to resupply and drink some beer. It's amazing how quickly 5 hikers can... Continue Reading →
I've made it from Marion Va (nearly) to Pearisburg, Va. The blog posts record the days in detail but check out the video for additional commentary on the trek. https://youtu.be/uLaQHc5SIZU
Prairie Dog was a bit hung over from yesterday's wine bag, so we all slept in late. Started with a short 3 mile hike to the top of a mountain, which is when Cricket decided she wanted a shower and a bed tonight. We called and made reservations for a shuttle and motel room in... Continue Reading →
Today was wild pony day! The ponies seem to use the hikers like salt licks, wandering up to hikers to lick their sweaty arms and legs all day long. I'll probably need to come back here with Kacy at some point, enjoy the photos. Friendly PoniesFoals on the looseNap TimeNosy little bugger On top of... Continue Reading →
Somewhat late start this morning, heading out of camp around 9 am. Being right next to the water was convenient and a lot of fun. We spent some time cooling off and I was able to soak my feet. Campsite There was an option to pick up the VA Creeper Trail for a bit, which... Continue Reading →
The morning started with food resupply at the Dollar General followed by picking up new insoles at the outfitters, and a haircut. Nobody in town had the copper super feet insoles that I'd been wearing, so I had to settle for blue. We'll see how they feel after a long day. There were a lot... Continue Reading →
We finally made it, we crossed the state line and we're out of Tennessee and have reached Damascus, VA. What should have been 5 days turned into 9, far too long but shit happens. Crossing into Virginia! Rabbit and Cat dropped the five of us (Cricket, Caboose, Peanut, Prairie Dog and myself) back at the... Continue Reading →
I've made it from Rabbit Hole Hostel to Marion Virginia. The blog posts record the days in detail but check out the video for additional commentary on the trek. https://youtu.be/nuTmatsiM2U
Peanut put it perfectly, today was ass. We woke up in the rain, everyone's tents were soaked. The skies cleared a little and we mustered up enough motivation to make the 0.2 mile hike the rest of the way to Boots Off hostel. It started raining and it was a torrential downpour. We stopped for... Continue Reading →
I wasn't sure how my foot was going to hold up today so I made a point of getting up and out of camp early, before everyone else. The terrain was mostly flat again, only one big "up" to get over at the end of the day. My foot held up reasonably well through the... Continue Reading →
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