#84 Iron Mtn Shelter – Damascus VA Day 40: ATMM 444.5 to ATMM 470.4

Now for the events of last night’s third awakening and a real life ghost story!

There’s a new face in camp this morning. He’s preparing breakfast at the table near the shelter. I walk over to say hey.

“You must have come in late last night,” I say.

“No, I camped a few miles back. Just stopped here to eat then push on,” he replies.

“Where are you headed today?” I ask.

“Damascus, I started at Amacalola falls seventeen days ago. I’m tryin…