I hung my hammock at this site on Wolf Laurel Top on December 30, 2013. It was the first overnight backpacking trip I had taken in over 30 years and the first ever solo backpacking trip. Thirty years ago we used to talk about thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. It was on our bucket list but school, careers, and family came first. That solo trip to Wolf Laurel Top rekindled the fire. However, I almost never started. I only had 95 days off from work. It was a crazy idea! I knew this and others reinforced that it was crazy. Hahaha. But now, here I sit…..only 35 miles from being a legitimate thru hiker. It has been an incredible adventure! — feeling fabulous.
Week 16
Days 109, 110 and 111 (Winding Stair Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center)
This section was completed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1-3, 2015.
Winding Stair Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. First BPing for Laura and last shake-down hike for me. Excellent weekend fun!

Yummy breakfast to celebrate the end to our fun weekend. — with Laura Pound and Martha Johnson at Rivers End Restaurant On The Nantahala River.
Days 107 and 108 (Winding Stair Gap to Dick’s Gap)
This section was completed Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 2015.
Winding Stair Gap, NC to Dick’s Creek Gap, GA on the Appalachian Trail – Fun hike with some good practice backpacking in the rain.
Day 106 (Deep Gap to Dick’s Gap)
This section was completed Sunday, April 5rd, 2015.
Deep Gap, GA to Dick’s Gap – Fun time at the shelter last night. Short hike back to civilization this morning.

The end of a fun weekend… Hogpen Gap to Dick’s Gap, GA — with Lisa Belcher and Martha Johnson.

Fun “Girl Talk” time in Martha’s tent while trying to stay warm. 🙂 — with Lisa Belcher and Martha Johnson.