Packrat, Smalls, and Dark Age got an early start, but Hammy and I lingered at Double Spring Gap. I developed several blisters, during the previous evening's hike, and spent the morning addressing them. Meanwhile, Hammy got some beauty rest...for four hours.
A hail storm was predicted to start sometime in the afternoon, and we hurried to Silers Bald Shelter. Once there, we stopped briefly for a snack and to greet other hikers. Since the next shelter was only 1.7 miles away, we decided to press our luck and set out to hike a bit further.
We, again, met up with the Warrior Hike contingent, as well as Smalls and Dark Age. Though, Packrat had apparently pushed farther. Hammy and I set up camp and began cooking.
I had the misfortune of discovering Foster's cans, even ones coated with heat-resistant paint, do not survive repeated exposure to open flame. My pot stand collapsed, spilling my boiling water on the ground, and I was forced to hold the pot over my stove, while I boiled more.
Around 9 PM, the storm finally arrived. Gusty winds, rain, and hail assaulted our tents, while lightning crackled all around us.
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