Day 78

Weather:
Sunny, no rain

Today’s Hike:
Fork Mtn. to Thunder Hill Mtn. Shelter – 13.0 miles

Today was a little more slow going then usual. The terrain wasn’t unusually rough but I think we were both worn out from yesterday. Muster started complaining of a headache late this afternoon. I suggested that we stop short of our planned destination so she could rest. No sense on getting sick out here. She didn’t really respond, we just pressed forward until we reached Thunder Hill Shelter. Here we were greeted by John, a wonderful local retiree who was out giving trail magic – cooking breakfast for dinner! I ate platefuls of fresh cook pancakes and drank loads of Orange Juice. Delicious! After we were doe stuffing ourselves Muster decided she didn’t want to go any further for the day. We found an awesome campsite behind the shelter and set up for the night. Despite her headache, Muster has built us an awesome fire.