Originally Posted by
tiptoe
Thanks for all the help, folks. I'm visiting my grandkids until tomorrow, so can't respond in detail right now. First, I'm going southbound and do plan on resupply in Dalesville. Ideally, I'd like to get to Pearisburg (I'm starting at Rockfish Gap) but don't know how my ankle will do. This is my first backpacking attempt since breaking in in the Carter Range in 2011, so I'll be going slowly and carefully, especially at the start. HikerMomHD, you are a true angel, and thanks for the offer. I'll shoot you a pm early next week.