Out of Clyde Smith and up Roan
J: And today I turn 31. Woke up in Clyde Smith Shelter after a 20.9 mi hike -- didn't feel too bad (my first 20, I think). Sore L quad going up Unaka Mtn, but by the end of the day, everything was sore - in a good way, like after a 10 mile joy run.
This a.m., woke to rain and high winds. Winds blew and blew as I started up Roan with Squeaky Pilgrim and his dog, Danny. In the fog, had to pay attention to trail changes like double-blazes (direction change).