Sep 5 2007, 05:50 PMStover Creek Shelter, United States, Georgia1 photo

Made it down to the shelter with Jim Hoover and after taking a break, set up my sleeping bag in the shelter and started boiling water for ramon noodles and chicken (Jim shared his chicken with me ). My legs were spent, even though it was only 12 miles of hiking today. Jim and I got an early...

Sep 5 2007, 07:53 AMAmicolola Falls State Park, United States, Georgia1 photo

Arrived at AFSP on the afternoon of Sept 4th and spend the night in the Max Epperson Shelter. Got up the next morning and shed some more weight from pack to get it down to 35# with several days of food and 3 liters of water. Finally on the trail by 8:50 am. The approach trail was a tough 8.8...