I was drained and exhausted most of the day. The wildflowers were blooming and the day was again unusually sunny. Today was very very hard and equally beautiful. I wasn’t trying to watch you pee but scare off the scary noises. So at least not bears… Right? I apologize to my fellow campers for shining a light at the spooky noises and potentially blinding you. Last night was filled with strange noises that we all believe were hogs rooting through the undergrowth. I just really dont want to lose my food to a bear. Maybe the bears have learned if they fuck with it enough, they can chew through. There has been too many bags that have been shredded by bears this season on the AT. I am a little concerned about the integrity of the Ursack. It is still early evening and still have time. The grade on the climbs were gentle and I have yet to see a bear. I will admit it was a little chilly in the upper 50⁰s but it wasn’t uncomfortable. We had a pretty phenomenal nice clear day. I have had service for most of the day (Thank you, Verizon). Like the woods requires a certain level of respect and awareness, but this is not the most remote place in the world. That the hills are terrible and your are so remote from everything that you will die… I’m beginning to wonder if the people doing this are trying to get other hikers to drop out or just scare them.

I have heard so much talk of how you will freeze to death, bears will steal your food and your first born, and you will be stuck in the rain as soon as you cross into the park.

People really like fear mongering the Smokies.

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