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Appalachian Trail Day 52 - Pearisburg - Pine Swamp Branch Shelter
Appalachian Trail Day 52
Day 52, 04-20-01
19.6 miles, 635.4 AT - 2,530 feet
Pearisburg - Pine Swamp Branch Shelter
9:15 AM 5:10 PM, Overcast
Today started with a big climb, then we just walked a ridge line all day. At…

Appalachian Trail Day 51 - Pearisburg
Appalachian Trail Day 51
Day 51 04-19-01
Zero day, AT - 616.4
Pearisburg
We went to the outfitter. I got a new cartridge for my Pur filter. Dill, Stubster, Bandit, Smokie and I went. It was 40 miles round trip and cost us $35.00. The…

Appalachian Trail Day 50 - Doc’s Knob Shelter - Pearisburg, VA
Appalachian Trail Day 50
Day 50, 04-18-01
7.8 miles. AT - 616.4
Docs Knob Shelter - Pearisburg, VA
22° 8 AM
Last night the snow blew in from time to time. I slept well despite the cold. My boots were frozen solid again. …