Training Log Archive: Charlie

Day 2 of the backpacking trip, from Mt Sterling to Laurel Gap shelter. Supposedly the flattest high mountain trail in the Smokies and did not disappoint. Lovely streamside picnic lunch shortly before getting to the shelter. Not feeling too lively though, so turned in fairly early. Zack was not amused about sharing the shelter, so we pitched our tent instead.

A fine chorus of barred owls, starting in mid-afternoon, and then picking up again in the evening. Then late, after midnight, a short burst of coyote activity.