Monthly Archives: May 2013

Knee problems

Well the dr finally figured out the problems with my knees. One thing is that some women have a problem with how we walk causing our knee caps to be weak and want to go lateral or something. The main … Continue reading

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Added photos

I put more pix on the Photos page in the menu. Fontana Dam and Smokies photos And ill update on the status of my knees once I know. I’m hoping I can get back on the trail in a few … Continue reading

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Final Day: May 4 – 10th hiking day – 10.5 AT miles

Derrick knob shelter to Clingmans Dome About half the people at our shelter slept in because we all planned on taking a zero day because of the storm, but then a guy who works for the park came in and … Continue reading

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May 3 – 9th day hiking – 9.2 AT miles + .8 additional miles

Russell Field Shelter to Derrick Knob Shelter Well my Appalachian Trail journey is close to ending for now. As soon as I get to Clingmans Dome (about 12 miles from here) I’m getting a shuttle to Gatlinburg to go home … Continue reading

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May 2 – 2nd hiking day – 7.9 AT miles + .5 miles

Oops 8th hiking day Birch spring gap campsite to Russell field shelter Ahh. Today was great! I felt like I was hiking a real day today even tho it was still short. I didnt want to stop but I knew … Continue reading

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May 1 – 7th Hiking Day – 5.9 AT miles + 1 mile additional

Fontana Dam Shelter to Birch Spring Gap Campsite Finally back to hiking! 🙂 today went pretty well. I entered the Smokies. I have 7 more days to get another 66.4 miles. If worse comes to worst and my knee gets … Continue reading

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