Monday July 17, 2023. Sunny, 89 degrees, very humid, smoky from Canadian fires.
We dropped off my truck at Bear’s Den parking lot and Pitcrew dropped me off in Front Royal on Rt 522 at 4:00pm. Hiked north 5.46 miles to the Denton shelter. Arrived about 6:40. Set up camp. Decent tent sites and a nice shelter.
Topped off water at spring. Slow flow but not too bad.
The local ridge runner was camping there. Had a good conversation with him. A father and son showed up later.
Had a late lunch at 3:00, so had a light cold dinner. Mike’s recovery mix (256 cal) Hone Stinger (150 cal), Justins Nut Butter (200 cal) and M&Ms (170 cal).
Went to bed about 9:30. It was very humid in the tent. No way I could sleep. Took a muscle relaxer, partially removed the rain fly to get air, and messed on iphone till real late. Got to sleep around midnight. So-so sleep.
Had a bit of anxiety that night again. Same old thing…isolated, limited connectivity, etc.
Technical Notes:
- Water liters: 1
- Miles: 5.46
- Time: 2:40
- Elevation gain: 1000
- Elevation descent: ??
- Calories consumed: ??
- Calories burned: ??
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