Countrybois... "we are reading form the same sheet of music." I had a meniscus tear repaired when I was in my 40's. The surgery helped and the discomfort was tolerable. I retired at the age of 60 and...
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Countrybois... "we are reading form the same sheet of music." I had a meniscus tear repaired when I was in my 40's. The surgery helped and the discomfort was tolerable. I retired at the age of 60 and...
I live near Hot Springs NC and was in town today. I would estimate and the Staff at the Smokey Mountain Diner agree...that so far....the number of Hikers is about 33% of the normal volume.
Big Firescald knob is in that section and I personally think it's the most awesome view on the southern portion of the AT.
If you decide to shuttle up to top of Viking/Camp Creek Mtn. to Jones Meadow/Blackstaff Cliffs it would be well worth it to go another mile or so north...weather permitting...and go across Big...
I live not too far from there. Parking at the intersection of the AT and Log Cabin road is just about non existent. I would suggest parking at Hemlock Hollow Inn. It's probably closed this time of...
I used to keep them outside...then a few years ago at a campsite in Virginia a fellow hiker woke up and his shoes were gone. Several of us searched the area and found them a short distance away. They...
The NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) in Gatlinburg is a very well stocked outfitter. I would be very surprised if they didn't have them.
I'm a senior citizen that read The Lord of the Rings book series years ago to my kids.
I've had more odd thoughts long distance hiking than I ever imagined as being possible.....but never even...
I don't know if it's still in effect this year but in previous years the campground would allow parking for $1.00 a night,
https://wcyb.com/news/local/grand-opening-of-erwins-outdoor-supply-store
Wow! I always thought all ramen was pretty much the same. I've got to get more in touch with my taste buds!
Truly interesting. Thanks for the posting.
https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Hobbies-Interests/2019/02/17/SECRETS-OF-BIG-BALD-MOUNTAIN
This sounds too good to be true. I hope it's produced before I die of old age.https://phys.org/news/2019-02-scientists-fabric-automatically-cool-insulate.html
Congratulations! It may take awhile for the shock to wear off but soon you'll be wondering how you ever had time to work! As was mentioned in previous responses....you have done some valuable...
This might sound a bit ridiculous....but I suggest that the best plan is no plan other than to bring the gear you feel comfortable with, a cell phone and enough food to get you the 30 or so miles to...
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2018/11/21/forest-fire-lookout-association-restores-rich-mountain-fire-tower/1977942002/
The fire tower located on the trail a few miles north of Hot...
Several years ago Liz and Fred Nichols moved to the Hot Springs NC area. They knew nothing about the AT or all the hikers that come through town. When they learned about the AT and saw all the hikers...
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Anyone use a "peak identification app" while hiking the AT? I'm looking for recommendations for what one might be best for use on the east coast. A friend just returned from a section hike on the...
Your intentions are very admirable. I would suggest that you contact existing clinics in trail towns and ask what they treat hikers for. They may have some suggestions as to how you could best be of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8A3WJnYkI
Dan was a kind, generous, memorable human being. An Army veteran, a valuable asset to the Hot Springs and the A.T communities....and a personal friend of mine. He will be deeply missed.
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