D26, M317 - A Perfect Day

A little cold last night but the trail was easy today and the weather cool, overcast and NO WIND!!!
 Perfect site for my Bear Burrito

A peak inside my luxury pad

Proof that Jerry Prevost is related

... even the shelter is named after him
Jerry's Cabin Shelter, M302

Why can't white water rafting be on the AT

Comments

  1. Cindy M.March 30, 2022 at 3:43 AM

    Lol. I would get us killed for sure! Make sure I don't make the reservations!

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  2. Cindy M.March 30, 2022 at 3:45 AM

    You are becoming quite the expert at this tent burrito!

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  3. John H Quinley JrMarch 31, 2022 at 2:44 AM

    That bear burrito does look pretty inviting I'm sure at the end of that day, bro. You are doing good!

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    1. GregApril 3, 2022 at 7:23 PM

      You are a great encourager. This is hard doing 12-17mi day after day.

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    2. John H Quinley JrApril 5, 2022 at 6:28 PM

      Hahaha that's why you are the iron Man walking the AT in God's love & care with saints, angels and pilgrims!

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