pearisburg – Transcending Mountains

October 11, 2016

Fall AT section hike, day #18

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016Start: Wapiti Shelter End: Cross Ave/VA 634 – PearisburgMiles: 17.9 (+0.5 for side trails; ~2.0 road walking around town) When I woke up this morning at 6:45am, it was ~40 degrees. I did my morning routine, and also gave Ray my fuel cannister since his died this morning. In thanks, he made … Continue reading Fall AT section hike, day #18

April 6, 2016

VA hike #2, day 11

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016Start: Bailey Gap Shelter End: Cross Ave/VA 634 – Pearisburg Miles: 23.4 Last night, when I got up to go to the bathroom, it was snowing. I was okay until about 2-3am, when the temperature dropped considerably. I spent the next 4 hours huddled at the bottom of my sleeping bag, shivering. … Continue reading VA hike #2, day 11