April 28, 2017April 28, 2017trekwithpat April 27: Pictured is the pano from the top of Max Patch, considered one of the best views on the trail. You can see the North Carolina mountains 360 degrees from up there. I couldn’t stay long because of the wind and rain.
April 28, 2017April 28, 2017trekwithpat April 26: Ben did not freeze his balls off in his hammock and 45 degree bag. He did declare the smokies victorious and sprint down the mountain on a side trail. Alas, Morning Joe took the opportunity for s ride out and stepped off the trail as well.