It was another frosty morning on the trail. We didn’t get above freezing until well after midday when we dropped elevation and got out of the wind.  There was a little ice on the trail, but nothing too bad. The first half of the day was great, clear sky and an easy...

Started the day with high hopes of a pancake breakfast. We woke up to 18 degree temps, packed up quick and started the one mile walk to the NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) When we got there, we quickly found out that not only are they not opening until 11, they don’t...