Ward called from Pearisburg, VA near the West Virginia border. He completed the Southwest VA Section (3rd of 11 AT sections) yesterday, and plans to take a zero today - Sunday. Matt was picked up by a friend late Friday and took a zero on Saturday. They will catch up with one another and resume hiking together on Monday. It sounds like things are going well, especially with the new pack and lightweight hiking shoes. The terrain is surprisingly rocky. They logged 22-24 miles miles for several days over the past week, but cut one day short due to rain, and then made way to nearby Atkins, VA.
A few facts:
Cumulative miles since Springer - 627.7
Total days: 46 - 6 zero days = 41 hiking days
Average daily mileage: 13.6 including zero days, 15.7 excluding zero days
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Looks as if Matt and Ward will climb over the "Dragon's Tooth" today! The next couple days of hiking will offer some of the best views in Virginia (the tooth, McAfee Knob, Tinker cliffs). Views are hard to come by in Va. lets hope for clear weather! Keep pushin' Ward...you're doing great!
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