Day 57: Unforced Error

Starting Point: Mount Rogers National HQ (534.6)

Ending Point: Campsite (547.7)

Total miles: 13.1 trail.  1.5 Double Bonus

Steps: 35,515

Injuries: Intercostal Strain

Achievements:

Kea and I stopped off for a good breakfast before leaving for the trail.  We were going to take the 11:00 bus from Marion.  However, we had an opportunity to take a ride from a trail angel.  I grabbed my pack, but left my outer shell behind.

That was a real dumb mistake.  It is supposed to storm all next week.  An outer shell it a necessity.

Fortunately, the Sweeper found it and gave it to a hiker by the name of Singing to the Pines.

I didn't realize this until I was six miles in.  While I waited, a ranger came by and I got a chance to paint a new blaze.

After waiting for two hours, I started hiking backwards. He got to the trail an hour later, but bought doughnuts and decided to have breakfast before starting.

Unfortunately, there were some neat things to see, but I had to skip it all.  I'm good now, as I have all my gear.  Lesson learned.