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Slip and Slide

Chappy Jack

April 3, 2019

Location: Newfound Gap, border of North Carolina and Tennessee

Mile: 207.7

Psalm 94: 18-19 When I said, my foot is slipping,” your love, O LORD, supported me.

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.

I awoke yesterday to a beautiful snowy morning. However, I knew that my plans for the day included climbing Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the Great Smokey Mountains.

The climb with the elevation and the snow was very enjoyable. I was not surprised that the 360-degree view from Clingmans Dome was clouded over since it was still snowing when I arrived.

Chappy Jack along the AT near the North Carolina/Tennessee border.

I was very surprised when I started my descent on my way for another six miles to Newfound Gap.

The snow had very quickly turned to ice that was very difficult to see. Falling is common on the AT, and I fell a total of 4 times. Thank God, no injuries. I arrived safely to Newfound Gap.

In Psalm 94, the Psalmist writes of the Lord’s love supporting him when his foot was slipping. My literal feet were slipping yesterday, but I believe the Psalmist is speaking of anxiety as he talks about the Lord’s consolation in verse 19.

Thankfully, we have God’s Holy Spirit who is our Peace! He is the Peace that passes all understanding!


The snow can be miserable. However, I can’t get used to its beauty.

Trail magic. Hot coffee. Much needed! Much appreciated!

7 Replies to “Slip and Slide”

  2. You are the messenger. Your feet are carrying the gospel to the hikers. You are doing a great job.
    ISAIAH 52:7
    “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’”

  3. Wow…hot coffee! Great is the Lords faithfulness. We are looking forward to you getting to Virginia. We want to meet up with you when you are near. God bless!

  4. Chappy, glad you are still on the trail. I got off at Dicks Creek and came home to get my knees checked. I am starting again from the Shenandoah National Park and doing a flip flop starting 6 April. Hope to see you later on the trail.

    Eagle Wings

  6. Thanks for the update Jack! So glad no injuries in the slippery slopes! Prayers are coming your way. May GOD continue to reveal Himself to you on this journey!!😁💟

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