Quite a climb this morning. We've met two new hikers known as the in-laws. Rhino and Spiceman. They are married to sisters. Rhino is from Germany. He broke his hand putting up a bear bag. The rock got stuck in the tree and when they yanked it down it hit his hand. He had surgery and was laid up for two weeks. He is walking in a cast. Spiceman is military so he met his wife in Germany. He now lives in Wisconsin. Hope to see more of them.
Hiker 501 was walking up the mountain when he suddenly stopped, said he was done, turned around and headed down.
The water filter broke today so pumping water is a two person job until we get to an outfitter. Something chewed on EZs backpack straps. I guess critters go after the salt.
My knee was fine today. We are doing low miles tomorrow. There is a bed and breakfast that offers free lunch so we are stopping there. Then we will have a zero day with Tom and Sonya. My knee should be fully recovered by then. Tom and Sonya plan on hiking a few days with us from there. How sweet it is.
Last night we stayed at the Pedlar river Bridge. So I remember, when you cross the bridge, there is a trail that goes to the right that leads to a camp with many tent sites right next to the river.
porcupines like salt (sodium) and in the spring they crave it, even the salt you sweat is very appetising for them. Be careful
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