Nantahala River plus Appalachian Trail in a day? - A Weekend Expedition that redefines a classic North Carolina run

I was practically sprinting downstream in my packraft through dense fog, persistent rain, and increasing rumbles of thunder. Not only was this predicament unexpected, I wasn't even sure I'd make it. But, to clarify, by make it I didn't mean make it out alive. Or even make it to takeout before dark. By make it,

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