Being Alaskan's AKsherpa and I were excited to be on the trail on Summer Solstice. Not only was it the longest day of the year for sunlight but it is National Naked Hiking Day! We had big plans, hike a big numbered day, run into other naked hikers, and enjoy the day of sun. Unfortunately, we were not in the land of the Midnight Sun. We were in the Smokies where well it's smokey.
The day was overcast and a threat of rain loomed all day. Despite the impending threat of rain the hiking was really enjoyable. We were experiencing nice rounds on the elevation map and hardly any shark teeth. We hiked a lot of the day with The Family.
There were lots of vistas today as well which was a change from the green tunnel we had been hiking in for the previous two weeks.
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| If you look close it says - Solstice |
We enjoyed lunch on an area referred to as an helicopter pad -
this link provides a great description of the area and history. After a leisurely lunch with The Family our feet were rested and our bellies full. We were ready to make our way to Cosby Knob which we affectionally started calling Cosby Sweater.
We made it to Cosby Sweater by 4:30p which is an early day for a 13 mile day aka half marathon. Our timing couldn't have been better. Soon after settling into the shelter the rain started. As Uncle so optimistically stated, "We are dry and in a shelter!"
AKsherpa cooked up my Thai Chicken Curry that I had made and had been looking forward to for 14 days. It was a huge portion and we were able to finish it so we shared it with The Family. Uncle had enjoyed my cheesy pasta. We were told we needed to sell our dehydrated meals. Something AKSherpa and I had toyed with a few months back and may need to revisit.
Everyone was in bed by 8:00p and asleep soon after. Tomorrow was a big day of a projected 15 miles with a side trip to Mt. Cammerer.
No Naked Hikers except Mindy!
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