Hard Backpacking

The climbing got me breathing hard, but thanks to all hte running and cycling I never felt out of breath. During my second time up I felt my rgiht heel get a little warm. Rahter than practice putting some moleskin on I thought Id tough ...

Today was a great day. It began with a tough climb up Whitetop Mtn, but ocne up there the viesw were impressive. There is a lot of open space on Whitetop and Mt Rogers. I next wetn over Mt Rogers, the highest opint in Virg Tags: ...

Today was an interesting day. A layd who has been following Kiryb wanted to do something nice for him nad other thruhikers so she met us ta the first road crossing and picked up our packs. We thne hiked the 10 miles to Par Tags: ...

Last night it rained hard so I was happy to be in the shelter. This morning it was still spitting a little rani and threatening omre so I started out in my rain gear. Frotunately the sun came out and I was able to shed hte Tags: ...

Well, today I entered Shenandoah National Park. After a great AYCE breakfsat at the htoel, I felt strong and ready to go. In SNP you have to register as a thruhiker and attach a backcoutnry permit to your pack. ...

Sleeping in house. Again, for being a zero mile day it sure wnet by quickly. I woke up early this morning and had a pleasant tmie reading. Im glad I did as I didnt sit down all day. I ujst finished reading The Sahck by Tags: ...