The talk at the shelter was - do we do 12 miles or 20 miles on Thursday? Heavy rain was predicted beginning in the P.M. People wanted to get to next shelter before the rain. Guess what? Rain before dawn. Lots of rain and fog and wind. Oh, forgot 35 degree temps. When I got to Derrick Knob Shelter, 6.3 miles away, most of the crew from the night before was already hunkered down. The trail to Derrick Knob is probably the most difficult in the park.
The shelter was designed for maybe 14 people. Two levels. Think we managed
20. Everyone and everything was wet. Rain gear may keep rain out but it also keeps sweat in. Either way you are wet. Lines were hung all over the shelter to try to dry clothing. Not to successful. Glad sleeping bag and pack contents stayed dry. No pictures today. Every knows what a rainy day looks like.
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