April 14th - 41 - Zero Day #2. Marion, VA

There is a shuttle that runs from the Mt. Rogers visitor center here down to Marion. I have a mail drop waiting at the post office and I need a fuel canister. Flex, Bluesky, Coconuts, Spice Kit, Grease Spot, Wiffle, Tuesday, and I take the shuttle down to resupply.

Marion's claim to fame seem to be that Mountain Dew, the liquid cavity juice was formulated here. The town has clearly waged war on enamel,.. and fuel canisters. After a walk across town, the Army/Navy store back across town is suggested as the place with the isobutane. Success, at a slightly inflated price for some off brand gas I can cook for the next two weeks. On last stop at the Virginia ABC store and we call the shuttle to arrange a ride back up the mountain.

Everyone is hiking on except for Grease spot. I head back over to the shelter to sort through my maildrop and pack up. At about 2pm Mama Bear rolls up to the shelter and informs me of all the people headed this way. Rambo, Blink, Wrong Leg, Half Moon, Sunbear, and Grease. I decide to stick around and reunite with these awesome people. Achilles, Outlet, Sunshine, Youngbeard, and even Handsome Dan shows up. Night two of the Partnership Pizza extravaganza is underway.