We had a very steep and rocky climb out of Palmerton. It was the kind of climb that garnered excellent views (and made you feel super bad ass).
Only five miles into our hike, we all found ourselves on a detour to Slopeside Bar and Grill. It was the weekend, and thus the place was packed. We enjoyed great views, food, live music, frisbee golf... Oh and we crashed a wedding! We wound up staying at the resort for a total of nine hours! "It's about the journey not the destination."
We were blessed with more trail magic. In the south we had lots of trail magic ON the trail. As we work our way north most of the trail magic has been OFF the trail- with many opening their homes to us! Seriously, for anyone who wants to regain faith in humanity- they need only take to the trail. There truly are so many kind and caring individuals in this world. For me, the trail has really been about the genuine connections I have fostered over the miles. Incredible.
We all got picked up at the trail head by "Goat." He met Smokes while hiking a section in the Smokies, and told him to give him a call when he got to his town.(Delaware Water Gap) Goat grilled for us, and made his home ours. Showers, laundry, food and generosity ... It doesn't get much better!
We were on the otherside of that bridge
America
Hiker trash
Get a drink you deserve it
So what exactly are you guys doing?Hiking to where?????
Discgolf
Wedding time... Gaiters and bandanas on the dance floor
BBQ at Goats house
Group picture
Hootie jammin
Medicine man catching up on news
Happy trials... Making memories!
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