16 miles on the "Pain Train"

Today the "Five Guys" were renamed "Pain Train" for the extra effort made to get to town tonight and escape the cold, wet weather! Monday night was spent at Muskrat Creek Shelter, 78.4 miles from Springer. Tuesday: Carter Gap (90.9 miles) and then the 16 mile push to get to Franklin, NC, and the Microtel Suites tonight ($11 apiece.) Rob praises the Georgia shelters and the bear cables. They've been staying warm (though he wakes up a little cold) and the blisters (big ones on the heels) are starting to improve each day. Tomorrow they will do some re-suppling and maybe check out some gear at the local outfitters, then on to Nantahala Outdoor Center, at 131 miles.