I made it back to the Trail Days Festival in Damascus, VA again this year. I camped atop Whitetop Mountain and rode my bike on the Creeper Trail from Whitetop Station into Damascus.

Friday night was my last night sleeping on a Thermarest pad and reflectix insert in my HH. That is because while in Damascus I met Adam (Stormcrow) and Jenny at their HG booth and bought a Phoenix 20 underquilt. Saturday night was so much warmer and more comfortable. I have been reading how much better an underquilt would be, but I was not prepared for just how much better it would be!

I also met Dutch and bought new tarp and hammock suspension systems from him. It was a great weekend and I scored great new gear.

My next trip will be with my scout troop in Grayson Highlands in June. We plan to hike Massie Gap, Rhododendron Gap and the Scales, looping back across Stone Mountain and Wilburn Ridge.