Just heard from Dave tonight and he sounds great. He was in his new tent and said it is much lighter, but MUCH tighter. He could hardly move in it!
They had a great hike today and made it to Low Gap Shelter which is at mile 40.7. Only 2,139.5 miles to Katahdin! So they actually hiked about 11 miles. He said it was a beautiful day to hike and they met some local people just out hiking in the area. One gentleman was celebrating his 81st birthday hiking on the trail. What a guy!
He got some beautiful pictures today and I will post them as soon as I get them from him. He said he can't believe all the really nice people he has met on the AT.
40.1 miles isn't bad for the first week, especially considering the bad weather on Tuesday and Wednesday. He said he was hiking in only a short-sleeved shirt today and was sweating in that. Won't be long and he'll be hiking in shorts and a t-shirt every day.(Posted by Jan)
“We live in a fast-paced society. Walking slows us down.”
Robert Sweetgall
Glad to hear you got in a lot of miles yesterday, Dad! Can you believe you've been gone for a week already?
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the weather has improved and you are making good progress.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip. We are so proud of you and hope for really good weather. Love to hear all about your progress.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, I mean hike! I think about you every time I open a Yuengling!
ReplyDeleteYuengling Jerry
great to hear the weather is improving. New day.. new adventure, can't wait for the book!
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