What an experiment this was! I took my wife, sister and brother for a little loop hike this weekend at Fiery Gizzard. One day in to Raven's Point via the easier Dog Hole and the next day out down and up the Gizzard. We had not laughed so much in years. Great weather. A few falls but all soft landings of short distance. A few blisters, mostly in the last mile or three. Had a dip or two in the creek. My plan A was to go the hard bit first then back off Dog Hole and I am glad I was out voted. Glad I didn't loose anyone and everybody, although sore, might just hike with me again someday. We're already talking about Savage Gulf after it gets cooler and the ticks on the rim have died back. Maybe I can get Claire to come with me next year when I get back on the AT from the Carters?? Slow is just fine.