21APRIL

Hey everyone!

After a month on the trail, an a lot of time to think, I've decided that the AT is not where I need, or want to be right now. I'm posting this from a greyhound station as I wait for my bus home. I will be moving back to Portland where I plan on getting back to work and school. I know now that I can handle hiking the AT physically, but mentally and emotionally it can take a toll being out there alone for weeks or months. The Appalachian trail will be there in the future if and when the opportunity arises! And maybe then I can bring along my best friend. I made tons of interesting individuals that I'll probably remember forever, and seen quite a few awe inspiring views! I may even figure out how to post pictures to this blog to share them.

17APRIL

I pushed a hard couple days into Hot Springs, NC, I left voltron behind a few days back, hoping he'll catch up soon. I enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast at the smokey mountain diner, and I did some laundry! All I've really got for the rest of the day is to resupply my food to get me to Erwin tn, which will put me at the 342mile marker! That's all for now.

11APRIL

So we've been in the smokey mountain national park for the last few days. Voltron am I climbed clingmans dome, the highest point on the AT the other day at over 6000 ft. At the top there is a great 360deg viewpoint. The last few nights here in the smokies have been quite cold! There was ice on the trail this morning. I'm working on getting some photos up, thanks for bearing with me. Also, I'm seeing something like 600 views, so thanks for following and supporting me!!

6APRIL

So I have hiked 165.8 miles so far and am relaxing in the afternoon sun at fontanna dam in north Carolina. I have a few issues with my legs, but they gave been clearing up over the last few days. My current hiking buddy, voltron, and I will be staying here tomorrow to rest up a bit, then it's straight into smokey mts ntl park!