Smokey Mountains, TN - Feb 20, 1999
Daniel (left) and Ken (right) load up the gear. It's already about 8:00am and the weather doesn't look too great right now. Earl and Derrick are still packing!
It's about 8:30 am, Saturday morning. Ken's smiling now, but we're just starting. Earl brings up the rear. Daniel and Derrick blaze on ahead!
It's a beautiful day for hiking! The sun is out, the trees and forest floor are powdered with a dusting of snow. It's level here along the Little River Trail, but the Goshen Prong Trail ahead presents a REAL challenge!