Monday, April 15, 2013

Wesser Shelter to Sassafras Gap Shelter

It took us two days to go the 13 miles through the NOC. Basically it's a 3000 feet decline into the gorge, and then a climb up 3000 feet on the other side. Yesterday we climbed down into the Nantahala Outdoor Center to resupply. When we got there we were amazed by the rapids, restaurant, and people that were all there. As soon as we arrived we ran into some of our trail buddies who are backpacking the AT under Big Agnes. They offered us a place to stay and at first we weren't sure if we wanted to press on or stay at NOC. After we ate at the delicious River's End restaurant we decided to stay! We had a pretty fun night with the sponsored crew drinking and playing games. However we woke up with just the worst fatigue and morale deflation. We hit the trail by 10. We hike 7 miles all uphill! It took us 6 hours! It was really rough and one of the hardest days so far, mainly because we just weren't at our best. We still managed to see some beautiful view and some cool rock faces. Somehow I always manage to keep my excitement and playfulness at 100%.
With love,
Max and Sara









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  1. Lorraine P.April 17, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Sara your journey is remarkable. I know that no matter how hard it gets you will always find a way to reach each day's goal. I emailed the Troop and the girls are following you too. They are all so thrilled to hear that you are taking this journey. When the going gets real tough, I'm sending you this thought that someone once told me, "this, too, shall pass", and somehow it always gets better. I think of you often. Lorraine.

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    1. likesaraomgApril 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Thank you so much, Lorraine! I'm so glad to hear from you and to have your support :) Hope all is well! -Sara

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  2. CJApril 17, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Hope you guys are OK and doing fine. when the going gets rough, take it slow and take care of yourselves.

    Been bragging about you two at work and showing the pics you're taking. A colleague and avid hiker of mine told me that you can tell the kind of hiker by what they do with an M&M on the trail:

    Day Hiker: steps over it
    Section Hiker: picks it up, eats it, and keeps going
    Thru Hiker: eats the M+M, then starts digging in the ground to see if there are any more.

    DAD

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