April 25 – 400 in 30

Post date: Apr 26, 2012 4:32:50 AM

Snow greeted the hikers when they awoke this morning as the weather in the elevations remained cold and wet. Setting off early to accomplish the 18 miles planned, the hikers tackled two rises followed by a downward hike through the first 9 miles but at the half way point of the day, the hike returned to steep ascents and descents over the next 9 miles. Weary legs arrived at the Mountaineer Falls Shelter having accomplished the goal for the day.

The day saw the hikers pass the 400 miles hiked point and marked the 30th day on the AT for “Five Pair”.

Tomorrow the hikers have 16 miles planned and a stop at Kincora Hiking Hostel at Hampton, Tennessee.

400.7 miles complete/1,783.7 miles to go