Today felt like, at points, like it'd never end. I knew I had the three ridges climb (3k feet), but not really sure how bad it would be. I also knew I only had about 18 miles to walk to meet up with Mike at Reeds gap (837.2). I thought why not start at 10 am? This thought only really factored in the distance not when the hotter parts of the day would coincide with what part of today's hike. Turns out I hit the three ridges climb right about at 2 pm. It was humid and about 85. I deserved it for poor planning. Even though I was hot and weary, thoughts of the devils backbone brewery pushed me on. Apparently they'll collect hot, tired hikers and bring them to the brewery. Also, they'd key them tent on the brewery's land. Good stuff!
As I was sitting at the gap writing this entry, Mike pulled up. We waited for an hour for Pedestrian and Keeper to show up, but they never did. My bet is there was some logistical problem with the day's slack pack. Mike and I got in his truck and found ourselves at the brewery in about ten minutes.
At the brewery we found a pretty decent restaurant. I'd say it was the best in this area. We grabbed some food, some good beer, and pitched our tents in a fresh cut field. It was a milder night than expected. That's a good thing - I'm tired.
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