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7 peaks in 8 weeks

32 degrees.  That was the temperature when we started our last hike this morning.  But the sun was shinning and there was little to no breeze so we said bundle up and let's go!  We got off to a little bit of a rocky start however when Nate was getting Evelyn in the carrier and said "wait, is she wet?"  Sure enough in the three minutes it takes to drive to the trailhead from our house, Evelyn has soaked through her diaper.  And changing her was no small task due to the many layers she had on, but better to change her in the car rather than on the trail.

Peak #7 - McAfee Knob

McAfee Knob is the most photographed part of the Appalachian Trail and is the highest peak in the Catawba Valley.


McAfee Knob


Catawba Valley


Tinker Cliffs in the distance


Nate and Evelyn taking a little break.  Nate carried her in front on the way up in an effort to make sure she stayed warm.  But it wasn't real comfortable so he switched to her to his back for the hike down.


At the top


Nate and Evelyn, me, Ashley, and Brandon.  We did it, all 7 peaks!!

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