March 10th - Day 6 - Tray Mtn to Top of Georgia Hostel, Dicks Creek Gap
My knees are really starting to hurt at this point. Going down hill is more painful than going up. After 11 miles down hill from Tray Mountain the hostel at Dicks Creek Gap is looking awful promising. Around three we reach the gap, I hiked with Professor T, Two Forks, and Panzer down the mountain. The hostel is a half mile off trail down towards Hiawassee. I decide to stay for the night and Live- n - Learn show up not too long after. The hostel is run by Sir Packs-a-lot, a triple crowner, and helper of hikers. Here are his 10 tips for a successful thru-hike:
1. Be mentally and adtitudinally prepared
2. Be physically prepared
3. Be gear ready
4. Understand what you "bare necessities" are
5. "Hike your own hike" with an open mind
6. "Don't quit on a bad day"
7. Take the time to "see" what you see
8. Have your "real life" affairs in order
9. Prepare for the harsh physical realities of a 2189 miles of backpacking
10. Don't let the small problems become big ones.
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