#039: NOC Nantahala Outdoor Center - Day 20: A Zero Day (zero miles hiked)

Plan C: Hitch a ride to Bryson City.

Making an early morning beeline towards the coffee maker, I meet One Gear in the hallway with her pack on. She’s hiking ahead with the group we were hanging out with last night, who are hiking smaller daily miles. She wants to finish the section but needs to hike less miles per day for her blistered feet’s sake. She shows me her new shoes, they’re the s…