Day 6: Let's Climb Four Mountains

Starting Point: Neel's Gap (31.3)

Ending Point: Low Gap Shelter (43.0)

Total Miles: 11.7 miles

Steps: 32,472

Achievements: Levelland Mountain, Wolf Laurel, Cowrock Mountain, Sheep Rock Top

We were woken up unexpectedly at 5 a.m. to the fire alarms going off.  There were ten of us in the room, nine men and one woman.  I looked over at Blaze, a retired firefighter.  He was sniffing the air and not panicking.  It was a false alarm.

It was extremely cold, so Dunkeroo and I didn't leave until almost 8 a.m.  We said goodbye to Big Tuna.  He is a section hiker and his leave is ending.  I also wanted a picture of the tree at Neel's Gap.  These are the shoes of those who have given up.

Our target for the day was ambitious.  11.7 miles, but also I included four large climbs.  After eating a whole pizza and two liters of Ginger Ale, I felt a spring in my step again.  The views were excellent for a change 

We had a great hiking day.  I didn't struggle, even the last climb.

This camp seems to be filled with people who have hiked very little.  We'll be moving on.  We're looking at another 11 mile day.