16m hike at the end of 2017

I woke up 5 am to carpool to a hike along Appalachian trail from Rt 522 (Front Royal) to Jenkins Gap in a dry 20f day for 15.6 miles with 3700 ft elevation gain. It was freezing cold, and my fingers froze whenever there was a more than 10 minutes stop. The thin layer of snow on the trail was tying, but I was glad to spend time outdoor and see great views. I rewarded myself with a big bowl of Korean seafood noodles soup after the hike. One of the waitresses greeted me and said long time no see. Yes, it has been a while since my last visit to the restaurant with a group of hikers. Happy 2018 🎉🎉🎉 which ever time zone you are!