The group hike started from Panorama in icy rain then the weather dry out and turned sunny on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. I was exhausted after 10 miles mix of slush and wet snow, which caused two blisters on the back of my heels from carrying 1lb of wet snow under the spikes. I requested and got 5 other hikers to turn back at Elkwallow Wayside. Then I got two more blisters on balls of my feet walking down Skyline Drive. Total 17.7 miles, 2400 vertical in 7:20 total time today. The other group finished 21 miles as planned, but I am glad that I turned back earlier to take care of my feet.
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