Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Aldo Rains Stomping Ground

Day: 18 (April 12)
Starting location: Russell Field Shelter
Ending location: Double Spring Gap Shelter
Miles today: 16.4
Miles total: 193.9

For those of you who have seen the movie Inglorious Bastards, you may remember that Lt. Aldo Rain was from the Smoky Mountains. We obligded him by climbing up and down his stomping ground all day long. It was our longest day to date. I think he would be proud.

We hiked most of the day with Supermax. She worked at a maximum security prison before she came out here. She also just got out of the military where she was an Arabic linguist. We all had a tough time climbing up Rocky Top, but according to my brother Rocky Top will always be second in the SEC. However, the view from the top was definetly first class.

All in all a good day. I think we are both really looking forward to Clingmans Dome tomorrow as well as a visit to Gatlinburg.




Jason climbing up Rocky Top




Me on top of Rocky Top

Conan + Backwards

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Rocky Top Will Always Be...what a great view! Look forward to your posts each morning, love ya!
Be Strong, Be Safe, Be Happy :)

Carolyn said...

SO SO Pretty! Can't wait to see ALL of the pics!

Unknown said...

Beautiful pictures! Can't wait for that snapfish album :) Love, Passa