Day 10: Didn't Know I Needed to Pack Scuba Gear

Starting Point: Tray Mountain Shelter (58.5)

Ending Point: Deep Gap Shelter (65.8)

Total Miles: 7.4 miles.

Steps: 24,119

Achievements: Kelly Knob, Washout!!!

The story of the day was the weather.  The goal was to hike to the next shelter, each lunch, and decided if we'd hike farther.  It started to pour about ten minutes into the hole and it refused to stop.  It was cold.  It was hard.

As we walked, I noted that every campsite we passed was flooded.

When we reached the shelter, it was dry.  With the threat of evening rain, we decided this is good enough.

I met Patchwork.  He is a Buddhist monk and we shared a tea meditation.

We'll crowd the shelter and hide from the rain if it comes again.  We have clear skies the next couple of days.  We'll need to pick up our game.