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May 27th Days 18 – 20 Doings [May 23]

[Report from Maris]:

Was happy to get to speak to Tim with uninterrupted cell service twice these past two days. He has been hiking up and down some pretty steep mountains including a one mile uphill hike to the 501 shelter in PA where he spent Thursday evening. He described some lovely fields of ferns he walked past

and was pleased that the hike leveled out as they got closer to Port Clinton. Only drawback was a very steep downhill on stone steps.

Tim stayed in Port Clinton Friday eve. Was glad to have a chance to take a shower and wash clothes at the Port Clinton Hotel where his trail friend ‘Pogoe’ (Will), had a room. Saturday night Tim will be sleeping under the shelter of the Pavilion in town with several other through hikers.

I was pleased that Tim was able to receive a mail drop package I sent with some goodies of mint tea bags, gear ties, an inflatable solar light and some snacks.

He’s hiked about 200 miles so far, still has a bad blister on his left foot and his right ankle is swollen. He met up with my best friend, Dr. Marci and her daughter Audrey on Saturday, who were meeting up with friends for a two day camp out at Locust Lake. She checked him out and confirmed it is swollen but no infection. She prescribed rest and staying off it but we both knew the patient would not heed that advice!  They brought Tim some wonderful trail magic — a wind breaker, apples and most delicious Snickers bars.  Thanks Marci!

Sunday (5/24) Tim, Pogoe and Piston will hit the trail by 8 am for a 15 mile slack pack to the Eckville Shelter with Pogoe’s wife transporting their packs. They will then hike about 17 miles to Bake Oven Knob shelter.

Fingers crossed for dry weather but plenty of springs for water.  Keep your eyes on the trail…..

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