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The bear can was found where it was left and we did leave Low Gap Shelter. Planned a long day today: 4200 ft ascend, 3100 feet descent in 15.3 miles. The day was somewhat more challenging than anticipated. The elevation changes were quite exhausting. Arrived at Tray Mountain Shelter late in the evening. The campsite

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After a convenient hostel stay and some gear resupply at the amazing outfitter at Mountain Crossings we were on our way. The mornings are bitterly cold, but the clear weather soon gets the temperature to rise. Spent the day with Robin and Tim, the other two Germans on this part of the trail. Good company.

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Rained all night long, then stopped just right for hiking out. The climb up Blood Mountain was good hiking. There’s a neat stone shelter on top. Views could’ve been better. The climb down was treacherous, even without rain. Did the four miles to Mountain Crossings with Bret and Mark, where we parted ways for now.

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Upon waking up, we found out that indeed, our food was still there. Happiness all around. Rolled my ankle/foot about 2 miles in the day. Not a good thing, and decided to leave the ascent (and descent) of Blood Mountain as a task for future me. Seen on the way: Trillium flowers, snails, fog wafting

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Woke up to a light drizzle and a foggy forest. Today another short hike. Very misty the first couple hours. Found mint and squirrels. Did eight miles to Gooch Gap Shelter, and only got rained on once. Won’t be the last rain. Rain/Thunderstorm forecast for tonight. Shelter’s full and cosy. Day before yesterday someone stole

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