04-17-13 Together in the April Showers

Scattered storms 20%. We woke up in the middle of the night to light rain. Then heavy. Flashes of light. Thunder.

Morning came and the rain stopped long enough for us to roll up the tent. Off and on it rained. We stopped for a snack. Fog. We stopped for lunch. Fog.

Not the worst rain we've experienced--I reserve that for the day into Fontana. At The trailhead to Hogback Ridge Shelter we saw a sign for trail magic. Only 3 miles down to eggs and hash browns. My pace quickened. Then the wind picked up. And the rain. My pace quickened more.

By the time we reached Sams Gap for eggs and hash browns from Silent Paul my shoes and socks were soaked. The food was a welcomed treat--thank you!

With the trail magic came the sun! It was a pleasant hike into the Low Gap campsite with our buddies. Unfortunately, one of our friends, Cyclops, came down with the virus.