"Beans here...back on the Trail"
Woke to much cooler weather after torrential rain.
Now, of course, what isn't muddy...is slippery rock.
Last night we spent a long time talking about hiking boots. The museum had a few examples of hikers and boots from the past...so we were comparing expired or expiring boot/sneaker stories.
Here are some examples
That duct tape can extend the life of your boots to the next town.
That duct tape and plastic can offer you some water protection when you already have gaps and holes.
That no matter what anyone tells you...sneakers are NOT good footwear for thru-hiking.
And the "YASNY" SOBO hikers reminding us Northbounders that in Maine you will "...ford rivers...so good luck with all that."
Smug bastards.
After a hot breakfast at the cafe...we are on our way.
And Tagg Run Shelter
Beside Whiskey Spring
Past the Alec Kennedy Shelter
Center Point Knob Medallion
And White Rocks
Hiking White Rocks
https://youtu.be/hv7J3Av6NP4
Through Yellow Breeches Creek and Dam
To the Condoguinet Bridge
Where the trail actually becomes a boardwalk of sorts through the wetlands and up and over Condoguinet Creek.
Until we reach Scotts Farm Trail Work Center
Scotts Farm also offers a work for stay program to hikers to maintain the trail.
Past Darlington Shelter
to Cove Mountain Shelter where we will be stopping for tonight.
"Greeters" Thru Hike from Boiling Springs to Cove Mountain Shelter
https://youtu.be/CVn9JI1vi7Y
A pretty uneventful day on the (virtual trail) but needed to get some miles in.
It takes an average of 12 days to cross the PA Section on the AT in real time.
Although we will take much less virtually...it will still take quite a while to see everything!
Later!
Love,
"Beans"
