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!)
for the morbidly curious, monkey butt is gross
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=monkey+butt
hahahahaha erika! that’s the worst description ever! it’s from wearing sweaty, tight fitting hiking clothes all day. bikers get it too: http://magicvalley.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/burns-breaks-and-monkey-butt/article_cb8ee49e-44d3-5c79-9327-9caf0ad73b0d.html
CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT ABOUT TRAIL MAGIC!!