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After great night in Mountain Crossings hostel, did 11.5 miles today for total of 43.2 miles. Only 2142 to go! Did 4 peaks today - Levelland, Cowrock, Wildcat (not the one in NH) and Poor Mountain. Shelter and camp were full so pitched tent by river's edge. Beautiful. Great weather in the 60's. Did first 7 miles w Hobo, new buddy, and then rest by myself. Came to a gorgeous valley that was so QUIET it was amazing. Hiking more efficiently since the great staff at Mountain Crossings evaluated my pack and I realized I was not packing it correctly and didn't have it adjusted correctly (beginners mistakes). They helped me out - no charge- and pack feels 10 lbs lighter, SERIOUSLY. Hoping to do 15 miles tomorrow as I work toward Hiawassee GA