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Well today I am in Damascus in tent city. It is where everyone sets up there tents or tarps to spend each night. It will get more packed as the days go on.

Today I woke up at 7:30 and chilled out around town. Then I went to a ultra light gear talk which was very informative. Soon after they had a reunion time to meet up with old friends. I have only met 2 hikers I knew from 08 as of yet.

Then I went to a talk on a guy who did the Florida Thruhike of 1100 miles and then a film of the first guy who hiked the whole America Discovery Trail in 16 months. I am in a talk about thr last 180 miles of the AT in Maine.

Soon it will be time to eat and enjoy the night. So far having a great time.

Enjoy,
Shepherd.

Heading to Trail Days - Damascus, VA!

As some of you may of known, I hiked 1012 miles of the Appalachian Trail last year. You can read my blog here about my AT 2008 Hike. It is in chronological order from the very beginning to the end at Harper's Ferry. I hope you enjoy!

Well every year in Damascus, VA, they have a 3 day festival for hikers who have hiked or are hiking the Appalachian Trail! It is a place to reunite with old friends from the trail and share stories and just have fun. Here is the link to Trail Days if you want to check it out!

So I will be posting entries from my phone while down in Damascus, but unfortunelty wont be to on top of coupon deals for the next couple of days!

Enjoy,
Shepherd.