Update

TDS has been hitting the trail hard over these past few weeks. He spent every night on the trail from May 2 to May 17. Virginia is a tough state -- by the time NOBO hikers reach the state, temperatures and humidity are getting to uncomfortable levels. There is a wide variety of terrain, including a number of flatter areas. Almost 1/4 of the trail is in the state of Virginia, and it's broken many thru hikers.

Last weekend, TDS took a brief break and attended Trail Days in Damascus Virginia. He's starting to see lots of animals, including snakes (but no bears yet), and it feels more like summer now that everything is greening up. His attitude is strong, and he hopes to make some serious time through Virginia. He's at least 50 miles ahead of where he was in 2005, and he's increasing that distance every day.

As of Monday morning, he was in the process of hitching back up to Troutville to get back on the trail -- which was his approximate location on May 28, 2005.

More updates to come!