Crew 2: South of Sams Gap Rehab
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There is nothing like the final week on a project. Seeing
all of the work that our crew achieved over the past few months is astonishing.
Countless hours and thousands of sore muscles have gone into rehabbing this
section of trail. It instills a great sense of pride walking off the mountain
on our final work day and seeing the transformation, knowing that we are
responsible.
We build trail with the
goal in mind that it will last 30+ years, How many people have we impacted? How
many people will be able to complete this section knowing with confidence that
it is well maintained? Will the work still be there when I hike with my future
grandchildren? The thought tickles me.
I love the Appalachian Trail, It changed
my life in 2016 when I attempted my thru-hike and has continued to remain a
huge positive influence in my life. I know for a fact that it has change the
lives of many others. I am absolutely honored to have the opportunity to play
my part.
We had an incredible time on the mountain this week, despite the rain.
Our crew blended well together, enjoying card games and FROZEN ice cream (AT
CAMP, IN THE WOODS), riddles, jokes and smores over the camp fire. The Carolina
mountain club came out to join us in the fun on Friday and took us out for
pizza Saturday night at the original Papa Nicks pizza in Mars Hill North
Carolina.
Although we were fatigued and stinky we decided to stop at Backbone
rock and have a nice swim in the river before grabbing lunch at the Damascus
Diner, right off the AT. The countdown has begun folks, only 3 crew weeks
remain in Konnarocks season! Visit the Appalachian conservancy website for
information on how you can become part of the team!
--Paul Sealy, Assistant Crew Leader
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