Week 2 & 3: Text and Call Updates

Wednesday, March 14 received a text that the 4th hiker, Jake, had joined the group. They are doing well, hiked 17.3 miles that day, and hoped to reach civilization again on Friday.

Thursday, March 15 received another text with my birthday greeting from the trial. She even took the time to spell it out with sticks!

Birthday greeting

Sunday, March 18 Jill called and said they arrived at Nantahala Outdoor Center where they were able to use some coin operated showers. They would be arriving in Fontana Dam soon to pick up another mail drop as well as an extra package from her sisters. She also said she would send a snail mail letter for another personal post.

Thursday, March 22 received a text that they had obtained their packages. She especially liked the surprise package with Skittles that didn’t last the day. The snail mail letter was also received with a side note that she still has all her toenails and will be painting them compliments of the other package. She also liked the fruit roll ups so much that she wouldn’t share them with the other hikers. In with the letter were 2 maps covering the trail that they had finished hiking already.

Friday, March 23 received a text that they were still alive and would hopefully have internet again soon.