Slackpacking in the snow

On Saturday, the 20th of April, we slack packed with TOG. The Top If Georgia hostel dropped us off at Unicoi gap with only water and snacks before abandoning us to hike the 17 miles back home.

Eight of us started. I ended up hiking slowly in the rear with Soul Mum. We had great fun on our ten hour stroll back to the hostel. Though we are definitely incredibly grateful to Thistle for buying us dinner before the shop closed as we were set to arrive in the depths of night. At around quarter past seven, about an hour before sunset.

The snow was very pretty, but we didn't really get to see any great views due to the never ending fog or mist or clouds we were walking through.

Another storm

I need to resupply so we hiked two miles to meet a shuttle in to a hostel.
We're staying at the Top Of Georgia, where there's plentiful room and warmth. Which is very good as another storm appeared last night. We managed to set up camp in the dry, but over night the heavens opened. Thunder, lightning, and strong winds!
Than goodness we're staying at a shelter now so where things can get warm and dry. I got through the night without major issue, but some worry. My hammock got a little damp somehow along with my quilt, but they're drying now.

STORM!

We had a big storm blow in with huge thunder, terribly rain and over 30mph winds!

Carly and I made it to Cooper Gap where we met up with Dana again. MJ left Hawk tentsight with us but eventually left us behind. No word from her yet.
Dana had already phoned for a shuttle when we caught him. He had stayed at the shelter ahead of us. Carly and he wanted to get off and I grudgingly let them persuade me to take the shuttle to a hotel with them.... So now we're in Dahlonega for the rest of the day.