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Top of Georgia Hostel and Hiking Center - FOR SALE

Published on 10-21-2019 20:44

Top of Georgia Hostel and Hiking Center was a trail icon for years on the AT located at NOBO mile 69.2 / Dicks Creek Gap, Hiawassee GA. After supporting thousands of hikers Bob "Sir-Packs-Alot" Gabrielsen has closed the hostel and it is now for sale.

Bob wants to thank everyone that made that dream come to life as he moves into a new chapter of his life out west.

Interested buyers should contact Brenda Jackson at Mountain Realty in Hiawassee, GA at 404-281-5321

Who's using a GPS?

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Published on 07-26-2019 11:49

How many section hikers and thru-hikers carry a GPS when you hike the Appalachian Trail and plot locations during your hike?
Lets hear about it after you vote.

Please go here to vote and discuss it, https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthr...-s-using-a-GPS.

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Rusty’s Hard Time Hallow is currently reopened

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Published on 06-10-2019 22:17

Rusty’s Hard Time Hollow in Virginia 16.7 miles south of Rockfish Gap is currently up for sale.

Rusty has had health issues recently and will be moving once his property has sold. He has listed it with a realtor and there is a promotional website. You can view the listing and see a video online at www.rustyshardtimehollow.com.

Rusty wants 2019 hikers to visit since this might be his final year owning the property. He especially would like to see previous hikers and friends.

This is one of the original AT hostels from days past; visit before it becomes history.

Call and talk to Rusty at 540-377-9742 if you have questions or would like to visit or stay.

To get to Rusty’s from Maupin Field Shelter turn left on fire road (just north of Maupin Field Shelter), walk 1.2 miles west to the Blue Ridge Parkway, then turn left (south), walk or hitch the parkway 1.3 miles to Rusty’s driveway on the left, at BRP mile 16.7. Gravel driveway has a gray, pipe gate with Rusty’s name and AT stickers on one end. Thru-hikers and section hikers are welcome. The no-trespassing signs are for the non-hikers. Rustic hostel includes a cabin, bunkhouse, springhouse, outhouse, rainwater shower, tent sites available. Shuttles to Waynesboro occasionally and back to the fire road, if you pitch in for gas. Rides to nearby Sherando Lake for swimming during hot weather. Donations for stay are encouraged. No illegal drugs permitted on the premises.

2019 Appalachian Trail Hostels

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Published on 12-02-2018 19:33

The 2019 Appalachian Trail Hostel listing is out. There are a few new hostels this year.
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2019 Appalachian Trail shelters mileages

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Published on 11-26-2018 22:05

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The 2019 mileages for Appalachian Trail shelters are out. There were some minor mileage changes on the trail in GA, NC, Central VA, CT and MA. In all there was only 1.1 miles added to the whole trail for 2019.
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/at-shelters.php

Hiker found dead in 2018 in Florida could be from New York

Published on 08-16-2018 21:48

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Crabtree Retrievers and Kennels - Kenneling for the GSMNP

Published on 07-15-2018 10:15

Crabtree Retrievers and Kennels
Dog Transportation and Kenneling for thru hiker in the GSMNP.
Pickup and Drop off in Hot Springs and NOC. Vet Services available upon request.
Mild Grooming available. AC and Heated Kennels.
Please visit www.crabtreeretrievers.com for more information.

Be aware of scammers praying on families of hikers completing the trail

Published on 09-15-2017 21:21

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I just received an email from a family that just got hit with a scam that I wanted to make everyone aware of. Here is a portion of the email.

I am the father of a thru hiker that just completed the AT this month. Our family just got hit by a scam we believe involves AT hikers that anyone on the trail or planning to be on the trail should be aware of. There is a scam ring on social media watching those who complete the trail, and, if they can determine who their elderly relatives are (also through social media), they attempt to pull off the 'Grandma Scam'. They contact the grandparents posing as the hiker saying they've been in an accident, need money, not to tell their parents - and elderly grandparents fall for it, and send money to the scammers using numbers from untraceable Target or similar gift or bank cards - typically around $2,000-$4,000 worth. It is a masterful scam- they know their families and know their grand kid just completed the trail and are on the way back home etc. The scammers string of phone numbers are landlines from NY State. We think all hikers (current and future) should alert their families of this scam.

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Supreme Court showdown set over pipeline crossing of Appalachian Trail - Lynchburg Ne

IIRC the objection was the US forest service not doing its job in reviewing the pipeline and just allowing it.
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Supreme Court showdown set over pipeline crossing of Appalachian Trail - Lynchburg Ne

The ATC and most environmental groups understand and accepts that infrastructure projects will cross the trail. They always seek to work with the development
Sarcasm the elf 10-20-2019, 14:53

Supreme Court showdown set over pipeline crossing of Appalachian Trail - Lynchburg Ne

This appears to be a different project (I wasn’t aware of it either) This one is run by Doninion and Duke energy, while Mountain Valley was run
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Supreme Court showdown set over pipeline crossing of Appalachian Trail - Lynchburg Ne

Is this the one? My quick google only turned up this — but it may be a different project.

https://appalachiantrail.org/home/co...alley-pipeline
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