Made it to Hot Springs, nc! 270 miles. Hiking with crutches is slow going, but at least I still get to hike! We r down lower elevation and it's spring now!

Detour

We've only gone about 25 miles since my last post. My ankle started swelling again and we decided to get off the trail and get it looked at. We had to go to Sevierville, TN and that put us a long way off the trail. Now we are back in Gatlinburg, TN and are trying to get back to Davenport Gap to start again. The ankle is better and we are ready to get back on the trail.... the problem is getting a ride back!

3 Weeks In!

Today marks our 3rd week on the trail! Yesterday we went over Clingman's Dome- the highest point on the AT. It was miserable; 45mph winds, rain and fog. We are currently in Gatlinburg, TN because of the bad weather.
We have done so many awesome things so far: hitchhiked, rode in the back of pick-up trucks and ate at an all you can eat pizza buffet!!! What more could you ask for?
We hit the 200 mile mark yesterday!! Unfortunately internet access has been hard to come by so far- but we are still alive and well!!

192 miles in! We had to summit Rocky Top Mtn, Tennessee today. The song has been stuck in my head all day!

Made it to the Smokies! 163 miles in. We should be thru them in 6 daysg!

111 miles so far on the AT! Went into Franklin, nc today. Spent 9 hrs in town and still hiked 8 miles! These girls rock! We already have quite the appetite!

crazy storm last night! golf ball size hail. ground was covered in snow this morning. warmed up throughout the day, thankfully. legs r hurting bad 2day.

Made it to north carolina! The hills are already tougher, but I am glad GA is behind us! Had a nice day off yesterday, our legs needed a break!