2 weeks on he trail!!!
Been a long 2 weeks getting acquainted with the environment and used to living out of a backpack long term. It has been rough going with the first week of rain and snow and getting used to climbing mountains. The second week I stopped in town to resupply and ate at Daniel`s all you can eat buffet and got food poisoning š¦ . I had to take a day off from hiking to recover. Got back on the trail and weather has been perfect this second week.
I crossed the NC / GA border a couple days ago. Was GREAT to make it out of Georgia š
I am currently in Franklin NC. at 110 mile marker. April 17th I get my resupply from town and then will take a shuttle around Albert Mountain because it is to steep for me to climb. It`s only a 2 mile section of the trail I will be skipping. I should be at Fontana Dam in about a week providing weather is fair.
I have a bunch of pictures for you all now so enjoy š
FixedByDoc 
Thanks for the update! I’ve been thinking of you! Hang in there! Once you get acclimated you’ll dominate it!
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I’m doing good so far š hit winding stair gap tomorrow.
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So that 2 mile section you skipping is what you referred too as the roller coaster
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Where is your woman? Home taking care of the place?
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Hope all is going well doc good job have fun
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Congrats on the Journey so far Ryan. A long way to go yet, so just keep your head high and keep on pushing through. Being Disabled Veterans there may be things that we are unable to do, but there are also many things that we can do, so show the World that Disabled Veterans can push through the pain of their injuries to accomplish goals when they set their minds to it.
Mind over matter, Pain is only Weakness leaving the body.
Cory Hockman
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Was wondering if anyone has given you a trail name or if you still go by Doc? Hope your enjoying your hike.
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Glad all is going well. Know you are enjoying the scenery and wildlife! Stay healthy and safe!
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Thanks. Going well so far š
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I go by doc š
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Thanks. I made it to Fontana dam today š
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Doing great so far š
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She is home where she prefers to be.
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No. The roller coaster is in Virginia.
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Nicely done….lwhere are the videos?
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im posting pics this trip and videos when i return. internet is slow out here and cant get videos to load right now.
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