Day 21: Smokies

March 7th

Current Location: Mile 177.3, Mollie Ridge Shelter

Day 21:  

The climb out of Fontana was much worse than expected.  Not sure why. Tired legs?  Nah....most likely it was the tons of extra winter gear and food.  I think my pack is 35+ right now.  Ugh.  Come here summer and your 25 pound pack...

Fingers crossed, but it looks like I may have a mostly clean hike through the Smokies. So excited for Gatlinburg.  I could skip it, but I want a Five Guys burger(s) and fries.  They have literally been in my dreams.  

Snow Report: Fontana to Mollie Ridge: very little snow at all.  Some little bits here and there.  Nothing worth mentioning.  Mollie Ridge Shelter has good water.