day 16 to 22

5-7-15. Day 16

At Russell field shelter. Did 13.9 miles today. Saw momma bear and 2 cubs. They were all hanging out way up in a tree. Hiked with Jerry and Kathy today. Crossed Fontana Dam. Was a good day, feel pretty good. Little sore, but no major aches. Should have it down under 2000 miles tomorrow. Figuring 5 days thru the Smoky's. See how I do. Went slow and easy today, think that's why I dont ache as bad. Was also nice having some company while hiking. First time I've had that.

5-8-15

At silers bald shelter, did 15 miles today. Followed a deer up the trail, hope video comes out. Down to 1994.4 miles to go! Walked in the rain. Got soaked, it felt good.

5-9-15. Day 18

At icewater shelter. Did 15.5 miles today. Clingmans domb today. Hiking in the rain again. 3rd night in the Smokey's.

5-10-15. Day 19

At tri-corner knob shelter. Did 12.6 miles. Had a full shelter last night. Probably the same tonight. A deer came into the area by the shelter last night. Wasn't afraid at all. Took some pics from Charles bunion. Will spend one more night in the Smokey's. 0.9 from the end of the Smoky's.


5-11-15. Day 20

At Davenport gap shelter, did 14.8 miles today. Fairly easy day.

5-12-15. Day 21

At roaring fork shelter. Did 18.7 miles today. Feel pretty good for the miles. A little sore on the feet, but not bad. Probably get worse after I sit awhile. Out of the Smoky's, and in either NC or Tennessee. Kept changing during the day. Seemed to ba a reptile day...turtles,frogs,snakes.

5-13-15 day 22

At Hot Springs, NC. Did an 18 mile day. Rented a room for 2 nights at the alpine court motel, with Jerry. Taking a zero tomorrow.


I'll post pics when I can.