Cold day and very windy, 25-30 mph. It was in the 30s all morning with light sleet twice. High maybe 50 at times. It was mostly cloudy until afternoon. When the sun was out and no wind, it was too warm (for how we were dressed). A few minutes later, in the wind and under the clouds, we were cold.
While waiting for my new pack, we accepted Wool E. Mammoth's offer to help us slack pack. He and Often Lost took us to Millbrook Rd. In New Jersey. We hiked 14 miles back to DWG without packs.
Overall it was a beautiful but cold day. Cold is better than warm while your hiking. When you stop, cold is a problem but today, we were back at DWG in the motel so, no problem. There were a few patches of PA style rocks but overall it was much nicer in NJ.
One of the nice things about the trail is the people - all kinds of people. Today while hiking south, we met the following people going north:
Freeman from Maine who we previously met last week. Last year he hiked to Parisburg, VA and spent the winter there. Now he is headed back to Maine.
Tick who is doing a flip flop starting in Harper's Ferry like us. We had heard of him for some time but today is the first time we met him.
We also passed 4 young guys we previously met in town. They are doing a thru-hike GA-ME. They are doing big miles so we are not likely to see them again.
Also saw/met many locals out camping or day hiking. We met a woman previously met last weekend on the other side of Lehigh Gap. This is the second time this has happened.
On the way down to DWG, my shoe blew out. I have never seen such a failure. I duct taped it and made it down. I went to Edge of the Woods outfitter and was able to buy a pair of GoLite shoes that I think will work.
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