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    Gambit McCrae

    Volunteering to Make Replacement Trail Signs

    Thread Starter: Gambit McCrae

    I have built a wood shop this winter and have the tools and ability to make signage. If there are any trail maintainers out there who are in need of

    Last Post By: TNhiker Today, 03:53 Go to last post
    HooKooDooKu

    Mountain Lions in GSMNP

    Thread Starter: HooKooDooKu

    Apparently there continues to be claims of Mountain Lions in GSMNP.

    While filtering some water during a break at Double Spring Gap shelter,

    Last Post By: GoldenBear Today, 01:55 Go to last post
    fastfoxengineering

    Big K. October 2019

    Thread Starter: fastfoxengineering

    Went up and walked all over Katahdin this past October. First time back since finishing the AT. Kinda funny cause the couple in the summit photo i trail

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 01:43 Go to last post
    CarlZ993

    Strangest Encounter on a Trail?

    Thread Starter: CarlZ993

    What was your strangest encounter while on a hike? Any hike.

    Mine was on a 6 mile day hike along Lake Tahoe. I rounded the corner on

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 01:14 Go to last post
    Lauriep

    ATC Holiday Celebration / The Unlikely Thru-Hiker

    Thread Starter: Lauriep

    ATC is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration at our headquarters and visitor center in Harpers Ferry tomorrow (12/7). The highlight (even more than the

    Last Post By: Slow Trek Today, 00:35 Go to last post
    Sporky

    Knives AND self-defense on A.T.

    Thread Starter: Sporky

    So, when I first (the only time) went on the A.T., I thought I felt pretty comfortable with the place, and the safety aspect. I'm an east coaster, from

    Last Post By: YoMama Yesterday, 23:34 Go to last post