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updates from mostly outside

  • AT 61: Blue Ridge Parkway

    Left Survivor’s house reluctantly. He shuttled us back to the Daleville trailhead and we were on our way. First few miles out of town felt sluggish and slow. Got better once we got up and out of the humidity. Passed the 1/3rd marker today. Getting closer to Katahdin! Got trail magic from Don The Appleman,

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  • AT 60: Survivor’s

    Survivor wasn’t generally available today, due to his job as a pastor (it’s Sunday). Left us his car keys though, which we used to do a quick trip to IHOP for second breakfast and a Walmart visit. Came back, didn’t do anything productive all day. Watched the AT documentary Cocaine Bear before bedtime to remember

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  • AT 59: Good Times In Roanoke

    After meeting up with Buckeye Boy yesterday, we had just shy of 10 miles into town. Took our time to do that, stopped and smelled the roses. Scenic stretch with pine trees, nice trail, good views. Came out of the woods at a highway, which was a little bit jarring. Short road walk to the

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  • AT 58: McAfee Knob, Virginia Triple Crown

    Got up early after a night of cowboy camping. Left at 5:30 to go back to McAfee Knob, arrived at the not-McAfee-Knob-ledge, where about 10 people were waiting for sunrise. Went over to McAfee Knob, where we were completely alone except for a couple with their dog. Got a lot of pictures there. Canadian wildfire

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  • AT 57: Trail Magic, Night Hiking

    Broke down camp and were just ready to hike out, when cars were pulling in to the parking area beside our spot. With a grill on a trailer. Ended up getting legendary trail magic from Survivor, Tadpole, and support. They thru hiked in 2019 and have been doing trail magic at this very spot ever

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