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Well rested we got out of the NOC; breakfast out of a kitchen was a big plus. About 4000 ft of ascent today, a big push out of the valley. It did rain a lot. Trail conditions could be better, but it’s easier going up a muddy, wet trail than going down. At the top

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Lazy day at the NOC. Didn’t do much besides doing laundry and getting junky food. Stayed out of the rain. Bought a replacement Sawyer, arch support inlays, and tape for my foot. Kinda seems like I just buy stuff instead of getting rid of it. Got tele-medical advice regarding my ankle; seems like what I

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Started early at 9:00 just when the rain started. The trail soon turned into a stream. Avoiding puddles is a fruitless endeavor. Feet are wet all the time spent hiking. Climbed the lookout tower on Wesser Bald for spectacular views of nothing. Big climb down from the ridge up at 5000 ft to the Nantahala

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Another day in NC. They seem to have learned of a marvelous thing called switchbacks, which haven’t been discovered yet in Georgia. Started the day with Siler Bald and then did the trek over to Wayah Bald. Eery atmosphere with the burnt trees there. Lookout tower is sturdy, the privy there as well, and clean

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Night wasn’t as cold as expected. Got up at six to get to the shuttle pickup point to Franklin in time. Got into town, and stored our packs at the Outdoor 76 gear shop for the day. Resupplied at Dollar General/Ingles. Had lunch/beer at the Lazy Hiker Company. Went back to the the trail via

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