6.7 miles March 8, 2018 Neel gap (mile 31.1) to Whitley gap shelter (mile 37.8) Had a lazy morning and slept in till 8. We had biscuits and eggs for breakfast. I need to get a recipe for these to bring back to Australia, because man oh man they were great. Snow was falling as … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 5 (the one powered by eggs and biscuits)

7.3 miles March 7, 2018 Lance creek (mile 23.8) to Neel gap (mile 31.1) I did not sleep well and woke up to a pretty cold morning. I got going as soon as I could drag myself out of my tent. Which is pretty damn hard to do when it's chilly. The first hour and … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 4 (the one were I climb Blood Mountain)

9.4 miles March 6, 2018 Devil's kitchen campground (mile 14.4 ) to Lance creek campground (mile 23.8) I had my second interaction with a dog on the trail as one emerged from the tent next to me as I was packing up. He was not friendly at all. Luckily I was mostly packed so I … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 3 (the one where I learn how to pitch my tent)

11.6 miles March 5, 2018 Stover creek shelter (mile 2.8) to Devil's kitchen campground (mile 14.4) My first proper day on the trail. I didn't sleep well but, but somehow I still managed to sleep in. I shared the shelter that night with K2 and Doo. Both excellent people. K2 (Ken) had thru-hiked the A.T … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 2 (the one with the gunfire)