6. The AT Kicked My Ass - It Was Brutal
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6. The AT Kicked My Ass - It Was Brutal
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We ended up switching our trip to the Roan Highlands on the Appalachian Trail. Starting from Carver's Gap in North Carolina, we hiked north to the Tennessee line, completing about 15 miles on our first day. I was totally unprepared for what that day would bring.
We ended up with about 34 miles on the AT, then shifted to Cumberland Gap National Park in Tennessee to avoid an incoming storm. In total, we backpacked about 45 miles in 6 days.
It started out brutal, then switched to hard in the following days. Within 3 miles of the Carvers Gap trailhead, I'd made the decision to post all my backpacking gear on Facebook Marketplace, sell everything and never do this again. By day 3, we were discussing which section we'd be hiking on our next excursion on the Appalachian Trail.
Why was this so hard? It's simple. I've really slacked off with my exercise routine since I retired at the end of 2024. I am back to leaning into it.
I'll also cover some of the gear changes I'd like to make for my next serious backpacking trip. Shoes, trekking poles, food, and several other adjustments that will make things more manageable.
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