Water in your body
August 11th, 2009 by adminWe got to our camping destination and got ready for the hike into the spot. We indicated on the permit, we would be spending Saturday evening at Deep Creek Trail Campsite 53.

At approximately 3:00 PM (Sunday), Greg and I began preparing the inside of the tent to stay another night. We had plenty of food and began to eat some. Our water was low, but there was a small stream just behind the campsite. My biggest fear was that I would loose consciousness and greg would try to walk out by himself and I told him if this happened, just keep me covered up and stay put. Someone would be there eventually.
The Ranger asked me if I could walk now and I began moving around with the aid of my walking stick and I began feeling somewhat better, yet weak. Shortly, several National Forest Service employees and another GSMNP Ranger arrived and began breaking camp and packed everything in two packs for the mile long walk to awaiting vehicles.
The female Ranger rode behind me and periodically asked me how I felt and kept an eye on greg.
We eventually arrived in the parking lot at the Deep Creek Campground where we were met by wife and my Mother. I tried to get around and personally thank everyone for the rescue, but I am sure I missed some.




