D7, M83 - Survived Coldest Night Yet

Weather went from 70 Tue night in GA to 15 deg for my 1st day in NC!

Left mile 69 with Hiawasee in the clouds... well fog, but pretty cool right!

Made it to mile 83. Longest day yet... with my pack.

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  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2022 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Greg, I hope you can check comments. FYI, Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening, 2-6 inches of snow possible, wind gusts up to 35 mph. Looking forward to joining you on Tuesday at Fontana Dam.

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  2. John H Quinley JrMarch 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM

    Yo Greg, Wow! Now that was a radical temperature drop. You were made for this! Amazing shot- I love that cloud bowl you gazed out upon. Continuing to pray, grace, peace and joy as you go!

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    1. GregMarch 11, 2022 at 5:27 AM

      Thank you Brother. The Prayer Warriors are sustaining me!

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