Mile 164.5, Fontana Crossing
I'm at the southern end of the Smokies! I'm really excited to be here. My family has vacationed in the Smokies many times, staying in or near Gatlinburg, TN. We always enjoyed those times. Now, I'm going to hike through the park with nothing but my backpack and the things inside it.
I'm staying at the resort in Fontana Village. I had a short hike yesterday of about 5.4 miles. During the rest of the day, I did laundry and bought 5 days of food to get me through the Smokies and to the next food supply stop. Five days of food is heavy but carrying that much food will allow me to skip a trip into Gatlinburg, about 15 miles off the trail, to resupply. Today, I will rest and let my body recuperate.
Dad (Curtis) and daughter (Laura) have talked about through-hiking the Appalachian Trail for years. We began the journey on March 27, 2013. Dad is still on the trail. Daughter hiked through GA and racked up over 100 miles.
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