Day 4-5

Day 4 04-03-14 12-Miles

Neels Gap-Low Gap Shelter

Today was a bit deceiving. We started out with intentions of taking it easy and just hiking 7 miles.  So we hung out at neels until 12:45 and only had one big climb to accomplish. When we got to our expected camp site that we had been told had ample water it was a pipe dream. The water was a mosquito breading ground coming from a PVC pipe from the road, and the tent sites were surrounded by dead trees. Who knew where that water came from. So we left our group and hiked on another 5 miles. We arrived late, but the camping situation was so much better. We made a huge dinner and slept hard. 

Day 5 04-04-14 7-miles

Low Gap Shelter-Blue mt Shelter

Last night we expected some storms. They never came, but we did experience some pretty strong winds. The tent held and we managed to stay warm despite the super heavy humidity. We woke up before sunrise and started hiking with the intention of hiking a simi-easy seven miles and to beat the storms. We made it to our destination by 10:45. Now we are just chilling at the shelter talking 8 other thru hikers for the rest of the day. The community we have encountered out here is something you wouldn't expect. Every body is going through the same experience and the sense of collective efficacy is awesome. Tomorrow Dawn and I are going into town to get a few food items and then hike to another shelter where we will meet back up with our friends Brandon and Jessica.