April 27...good decision

As we hiked to Erwin today, we heard stories about the difficult time the hikers had in yesterday's awful storms. There was hail, high winds, heavy rain. One woman broke her arm and had to get an escort off the trail to get to emergency. People were full of mud and wanted one thing- to get to Erwin. GO man said the wind on the bald blew him right over. He had to walk sideways to stay upright with the mud. One gal was having new foot troubles from wet socks and boots for three days. Well we dodged this one but we know we will catch our share. Today was a beautiful day so everyone's mood is picking up. Looking forward to tomorrows hike. Staying in a tent at Johnny's Hostel.