Walking in solitude – the walk

Where does your mind go when there is no one to chat (even without electronics)? Have you ever spent days without even your music? They were quiet days on the road …

When I walked other long paths, I often saw other hikers or camped with them. At this time of the year at the CDT, there are not many people around.

More angels and connections!

I really enjoyed my Angels, Denny and Stacy paths! We met them two days before when three people of horses surprised us on the path. We chatted for a few moments just to discover that the third horsepower was someone from Chattanoga! We had never met before, but we have many friends in common. Then I asked Stacy and Denny if they could take a trip back to the path on Saturday. Instant friends. It turns out that one of my favorite angels of the CT, the Sheriff Phil Leggitt of Creede, was also a good friend of his. Full circle.

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When I returned to the path, I saw many day hikers. He arrived at Rock Lake with enough time to establish a shelter before a huge storm blow: rain, rays, hail and the biggest graupel I’ve seen. These snowballs of the marble size began to hit my store and I thought they would go! The good old Durston X Mid protected me from another storm!

I wanted to get some more miles, so I kept walking after the storm and met a very curious deer in my next camp. For the next five days, I only saw a couple early Sunday morning. I saw a beautiful herd of Ambs, only moms and babies who talked to each other through many different vocalizations. Simply beautiful. I also had a hilarious encounter with a whistle pig (marmot) that decided to come closely to this intruder (I). I didn’t think I would like my curry chicken, so I scared it when it got within reach of the arm. His career seems more like a waddle. It made me laugh! However, I was not so sure that it wasn’t for reinforcements, so I prepared my camp for a Marmot’s blow that night. He never materialized, go!

As a naturalist, my brain also tells questions about rocks, especially when I entered and left volcanic rocks, as well as the adaptations of wild flowers. The Bluebells seem streams that rise down the hillside, which generally leads to the water!

Slow and alone

When walking as slowly as me, the distance between water sources and long -exposed alpine areas become even more important considerations. My Trail Angel Darrow asked what I do about the storms about Teeline. Some suggestions:

Learn your clouds and observe your movement and training.

Pay attention to wind and when you start hitting you on your face, some type of storm approaches.

Always have a rescue plan to get out of the crest and be willing to use it!

Oh, it is very frustrating to reach almost the top of the crest and start listening to thunder and see a storm on the road.

Water sources: Do not miss a good source when your next option is more than five miles away. Once I spent a source for a solid, a mile along the path. It was dry. Fortunately, some snow banks were still accessible and my very cold CNOC bag full of snow felt very good in my head!

In addition, many wild flowers love water, so enjoy them!

As Bob Gnarly, the wise, also said: «That is what I love with long distance hikers. They simply deal with what arises and solves it.» We simply deal with that and continue enjoying the path time!

Gear update

Oboz Sawtooth II: I need more support for my old feet and I love the adjustment of these oboz boots. I give credit to my friends in Rock/Creek Outfitters in Chattanogo for introducing myself to this brand. I carry the non -impermeable version to dry faster. They are very good for this varied land! I use damn wool and wool socks … Great feet care team!

DURSTON XMID STORE: I love the option of its fast configuration during a storm that is approaching enough space under the canvas for two! The big halls are very useful to prepare for imminent Marmot invasions! I love this store!

PS: I haven’t seen an elice yet! Maybe soon? But in the meantime, I managed to upload the fun video that Katie and I did.

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