I Have Had Better Days

Shorty after crossing the GA/NC state line I decided to camp at Bly Gap, mile 78.6. The next shelter was three miles up the trail. The night was the coldest I have ever experienced. Low was between ten and fifteen degrees with high winds of maybe 30 to 45 MPH. All my water froze solid so no breakfast in the morning. About a half mile out of camp the stitching on the shoulder strap on my pack gave way. Using the can opener on my Leatherman and the drawstring on my tent bag I was able to made an emergency repair. It never warmed to over 25 all day. Finally made it to Standing Indian Shelter,mile 86.3 for another cold night.