rain,ice,snow ,and most important....the sun!!!

we had plans of going all the way through the smoky's,but after days of cold rain,then drying out we decided to get off the trail for a little rest in Gatlinburg.we hiked a litlle over 40 miles,the last 8 miles were the toughest yet,we were hiking from clingman's dome to newfound gap,and the snow on the ground kept giving-way,and we would sink up to our knees(post holing).....ugh!!! one morning we had to sit in the shelter because of the ice falling from the trees....eek!!

don't tell the ranger,but we did a little stealth camping....we snuck up to clingmans tower(6,640)to sleep,and saw an awesome sunset,moonrise,and sunrise.....made it all worth it!!!!

Peace,Love,and Happiness

Love Deeper,and Speak Sweeter

until next time ....happy trails

Trinket and Q-tip