April 15 - Somethings Gone Missing and Max Patch

Post date: Apr 16, 2012 1:12:20 PM

The hikers, "Austin", "Spiderman", "Boots" and "Five Pair" left Standing Bear Farm Hostel with "Five Pair" believing she was traveling lighter than the day before as her "wallet" had gone missing. A call to Ground Control to assess the situation occured as there are several upcoming events contingent upon "Five Pair" having access to her wallet (necessary photo ID for drop box pick up at the Hot Springs, NC, post office and air travel out of Damascus for daughter's graduation being two, not to mention simply having access to funds). Ground Control managed what it could on its end but much like the Show, the journey must go on... and it did.

Around the 14 mile mark for the day, the hikers had climbed to the top of Max Patch, a meadow covered bald noted for its particularly beautiful views. Here is a satellite view of Max Patch:

As they crossed the meadow with "Five Pair" undoubtedly stopping for a photo or two and after approximately 15.5 miles for the day, the hikers approached their camp site destination, Roaring Fork Shelter. Trail town Hot Springs, North Caroline, is 18 miles away and the destination for tomorrow.

In response to a couple inquiries, the standard thru-hiker carries two sets of clothing... not five.

255.9 miles completed/1,928.5 miles to go