Yesterday I had to drop Bruce off with Standing Bear Farm who will be holding onto him while I hike through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Dogs aren't allowed in the park. Bruce will get some rest and relaxation and I'll have motivation to push through a little quicker.
Here's a basic rundown of my schedule for the next 5 days.
Friday 5/4/12 (13.8 miles)
Start: Fontana Dam Shelter. Mile 165.8, Elev 1864
End: Russell Field Shelter. Mile 179.6, Elev 4367
Saturday 5/5/12 (14.7 miles)
Start: Russell Field Shelter. Mile 179.6, Elev 4367
End: Silers Bald Shelter. Mile 194.3, Elev 5454
Sunday 5/6/12 (15.5 miles)
Start: Silers Bald Shelter. Mile 194.3, Elev 5454
• Crossing Clingmans Dome (Highest point on AT, elev 6643)
End: Icewater SpringShelter. Mile 209.8, Elev 5939
Monday 5/7/12 (12.6 miles)
Start: Icewater Spring Shelter. Mile 209.8, Elev 5939
End: Tri-Corner Knob Shelter. Mile 222.4, Elev 5911
Tuesday 5/8/12 (15.7 miles)
Start: Tri-Corner Knob Shelter. Mile 222.4, Elev 5911
End: Davenport Gap. Mile 238.1, Elev 1975 BRUCE!!!!!
I'd love to update you all with stories of partying on top of mountains and brutal climbs but it's time for me to start hiking again!
Sounds like your having a blast. I'm sure Bruce is happy to get a few days rest from hiking. Can't wait to hear the stories you've acquired from your trip. I'm sure when dad meets you up to hike for a couple of days he'll hear some of the stories and hopefully tell me when he gets back to Miami.
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