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I just heard from Tom as he was about to enjoy a pizza and pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream at Bear's Den Hostel mile 996 on the AT. Below is a photo of Tom standing in front of this famous structure built in the 1930's and originally an 8,000 square foot private mansion. Now it sleeps up to 26 hikers with no television, radio or computers to be found. But it provides what a hiker needs; showers, a snack bar and a fireplace for cold nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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| Bear's Den Hostel June 9, 2014 |
Since we dropped Tom off on Saturday he has seen a lot of wildlife! One hour in he came across a doe and a fawn. Not an hour later he saw a baby bear cub near Highway 522.
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| A doe and fawn |
He has come across some more great people and many in his age group he tells me! Last night he says it rained cats and dogs all night but his tent kept him dry. He is taking it a bit slower than his previous 20 mile days partly because it seems to be hot and humid. Also he wants to build his stamina back up. He is about 20 miles from Harpers Ferry and that is also the location of the Appalachian trail headquarters office. They account for all the hikers and take a photo which I am sure we will be posting.
Anne
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