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Continental Divide TrailApril 7, 2021

CDT Bound!

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The fun wasn’t over after thru hiking the BMT. I met up with some more of my favorite people at Amicalola Falls to hike a section of the AT. It was an awesome #hikertrash tramily reunion. I’ve missed these fools! The weather wasn’t so desirable, but we managed to dodge the worst of it by hiding out in Blairsville where we ate copious amounts of food. We made it to Franklin and got to pay it forward by providing trail magic. I think I enjoy providing trail magic more than receiving it, and that’s saying A LOT! This gal loves to eat! Up next... New Mexico!!!

March 26th 2021 - BMT complete! All we had was a short hike to Ironbridge Cafe for breakfast and coffee. Frisbee and I were stoked that Dr. Thunder showed up. He came in clutch shuttling us from Skeenah Gap to Blairsville to dodge the upcoming storm. Our zero day paid off and we had sunshine the entire 25 miles to the finish line!

We picked up “Grandpa” and hiked a pretty stretch of trail to a sweet campsite. Frisbee and I had our “unofficial” finish once we reached the Pinhoti Trail junction. Then we spent the night in a cemetery and Middle Brother nearly got shot by the hunter he startled the next morning. After a road walk, we slept at Indian Rock Shelter so we could get an early hitch into Blue Ridge to destroy McDonald’s. Most of us were out of food.

After an awesome visit to Reliance Fly and Tackle for coffee and food, we got to explore the rest of Reliance during our road walk. We picked up resupply and Grandpa at Ducktown the next day and enjoyed the sunshine... finally!

We escaped the rain by hiding in Ducktown, but the aftermath was flooded trail and a dangerous ford. We all made it across safely, including Lucy Lulu (a NOBO hiker we met at the crossing). It was still a pretty section and it included random goats and a lot of snakes. (Some video/photo credits: @trevtrevorwhatever @middlebrothersworld )

We timed it perfectly walking into Tapoco Tavern on opening day! The rain also waited to unleash until we found cover. We ate well then slept in a gazebo for the night. The next couple days were brutal. I busted my ass on the slick trail, twice! 😑The climbs were rough, the humidity was high, and the fog was thick. After fording a few creeks, my feet were battered. Time for a zero day!

We were wrapping up the Smokies and the

Our hike through the #GreatSmokyMountains has been awesome! Aside from the natural, the #bmt had taken us to some #historic sites and #ruins. We explored the Calhoun House built in 1928, foundation ruins and a old #car graveyard.

We’ve been having a blast in the Smokies and our buddy Chestnut even came out to do some miles with us! The first night was freezing and we had to ford some cold creeks, but it’s been beautiful!

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