By the numbers

The view from Cowrock Mtn, mile 36.7

We thought it’d be nice to occasionally post the stats of our trip thus far. So, here ya go!

THE STATS TO DATE
Starting point: Springer Mtn, Ga
Ending point: Dicks Creek Gap, Ga
Miles hiked: 70.2
Days of hiking: 8
Longest day of hiking: 14 miles
Shortest day: 5.2 miles
Average miles/day: just under 9
Warmest temperature: 72° (on our first day)
Coldest: 20° (on top of Tray Mtn at night)
Birthdays celebrated: 1!
Jars of peanut butter eaten: 1
Nalgene flasks of brandy finished: 1
Wildlife spotted: pileated woodpeckers, juncos, Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander, squirrels, small birds that we don’t know the name of, and we heard an owl.
Coolest trail name: Copernicus (he got the name by spotting the first star after days of fog and rain)
Aches & pains: blisters, swollen feet, chaffed/bruised hips, sore knees, sunburns, scrapes, and monkey butt…
Margaritas consumed: 4
Vineyard visits: 1
Instances of trail magic: 8 (What’s trail magic, you ask? We’ll explain soon!)