Big Branch Shelter -- 27 miles
Awoke tihs morning to a woodpecker knocking away at the damn shelter! Stupid bird. Got an early start though. Apparently its not the first time it has happened if you consult the register. Took ALOT of breaks today, for no other reason than it was a pretty day. A couple big climbs (1000 ft plus); it is nice to be back in what I consider the mountains. The blackflies/mosquitoes/gnats are upon me! Damn the bugs. There are so many beaver ponds that almost all the lower (below 2000 ft) water sources have this gross urine color. Oh, how I miss the pristine, plentiful springs of the South. Alot of hikers the last 2 days (Long Trail hikers), but I have the shelter to myself. I'm glad it has been awhile since I had some "ME" time. Solitude becomes much easier out here. Well, it's getting dark and I've got another big day tomorrow. PEACE.
C-Zur
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My name is Cody Zurhellen and I am 23 years old. Last season 3 close friends of mine hiked the Appalachian Trail and initially I had planned to hike with them. However, for a number of reasons I decided to stay home and work. After hiking the New Jersey section with them I knew that I had missed out on a huge opportunity. So I decided on the drive home that I would undertake the trip the following season. Well, here we are...and its time for me to start out.
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