We just got back from a 3 day section hike in North Georgia on the AT. Of course we were prepared for overnight low temps n the low 40's. We hiked the first day in temps in the low 30's with high winds and even got snowed on at the top of Blood Mountain. Beautiful no doubt but far to cold facing the night. Temps were expected in the low 20s not counting the wind chill.
So we made it down to Neels Gap and ponied up the money for a bunk at the hostel. FANTASTIC is all I can say. $16 bucks for the bunk and a steaming hot shower.... and a small donation for a great dinner a couple of beers and a wake up to blueberry pancakes and coffee all prepared by Pirate.
AWESOME!