Today's Miles:
17.40
Trip Miles:
1245.90
Heavy rain last night. The Big Agnes three man is leaking at the fly
seams. Clearly not happy with this tent. First the body, now the fly.
Mike used his rain jacket to stop the leak. Fortunately there was no
wind with the rain.
We hiked out in the damp fog and found that we are
definitely in North Pa. Rocks. Rocks. Rocks. On a sunny day it wouldn't
be too bad, but it's like they've been sprayed with oil when they're
wet. Very slow going.
Nat needs a zero. She's very tired. I'm glad
she's here so I can use her for an excuse; I need a zero too. We had
talked about taking two days off at the half way mark but never did. The
only zero was for my injured leg and M and N ran around all day getting
supplies and seeing Andi and Yvanna off to D.C. We need to get to town
early, do our business and then do nothing for a day. Feet up, sipping
cold beverages.
Back to today's hike. We climbed to Dan's Pulpit
for an excellent view of clouds and continued on to Rte. 309 where we
got some water. We met VooDoo on the way who has been hiking with Chip
the last few days. They're trying to make Palmerton today.
There
was rain in the air so we made for Bake Oven Knob Shelter hoping to keep
somewhat dry. We didn't make it. The storm caught us on a section of
trail called the Knife's Edge, a boulder field too precarious to be
climbed in the rain. We had no choice but to pick our way slowly over
the sharply angled boulders. We stayed together to help each other over
the more difficult parts. Every one of us had a near miss. It was a
dangerous game in the rain.
After the Edge there was a short
climb, more boulders and more rain before we made it to the shelter.
Daddy Long Legs was there with Chip. Chip said Voodoo had set up before
the rain. We must have passed her and not seen her. M and N are staying
in the shelter, I'm more comfortable in the tent. I'm calling the
Administrator for a chat and then to sleep.
Good Night
P.S. No pictures today, too wet and too dangerous.
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