Book 1, Chapter 9 – Balds, Balds & More Balds – Sam’s Gap to Nolichucky River, TN – August 16-18, 2013 – 24 miles

It was an absolutely another amazing hike!  I did this hike with yet another new hiking partner, Dorinda.  She and I would do several more hikes this year together.  I did not realize that this hike would be taking us over more balds!  That is my absolute favorite type of environment on the AT – being above tree line at approximately 5,600 ft. in elevation, with views as far as the eye can see!  Just GORGEOUS.  I just wanted to break out and sing “…the fields are alive, with the Sound of Music…!” as you will see…

If you are enjoying the photo albums, here is a link to the first of the three accompanying AT Trilogy books – “Facing Fear Through Faith – Book One: One Step at a Time: An 11-Year Journey on the Appalachian Trail” if you would like to read more about the journey!