Two years ago today, I woke up early at Black Gap Shelter on Springer Mountain's approach trail, packed my gear, and climbed the last mile and a half to Springer's summit to start my Appalachian journey. I made the first entry in the mountain-top journal that morning:
3/20 We Walk With Spring
Today at 1:14 the Sun was at the point on our celestial sphere where its ecliptic intersected our equator within the constellation of Pisces. Hence, today is the first day of spring. At this point in time, night and day stand in balance, but the days of long nights are behind us. Our days are becoming longer, and the earth warmer. As we begin our journey north along the spine of the Appalachians, we'll bear intimate witness to the earth's renewal, and to our own!
LDog GA=>ME
Today is the spring equinox. Good luck to all those starting their Appalachian journey. I'll see you on the trail!
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