Into North Carolina and back to Tennessee. Straddling the border for awhile. The balds are beautiful.

Passing lots of Nobos out of Damascus. Finished with Virginia and into Tennessee! Starting to get a lot greener out here.

Arrived in Damascus and after 30days hiking 548miles decided to take a zero. New shoes, new socks, and a day of rest just at the right time.

Shoes are quickly falling apart! Racing to Damascus, VA for that PO box drop. Hit 2 more 30mile days. Did Pearisburg to Damascus in 6! Feeling good and the Ponies were out in the Grayson Highlands before the storm rolled in. I night hiked down to not get stuck.

"Hurry, but don't rush! A job done well is a job done fast. A job done fast is not always a job done well." Words of wisdom from the AT privy walls.