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    I can't remember the exact dates, but a few years...

    I can't remember the exact dates, but a few years ago the MST was rerouted out of the park to do away with a 13-mile road walk that passed through two tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway between the...
  2. ViewRanger is another good one.

    ViewRanger is another good one.
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    I captured this image in the Grayson Highlands a...

    I captured this image in the Grayson Highlands a couple of years ago. The rhododendron were in full bloom so it was a pretty magical trip all around.
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    The majority of Section 3 is along the Blue Ridge...

    The majority of Section 3 is along the Blue Ridge Parkway, so you may have fairly decent luck hitching there. I've always seemed to catch ridges without too much incident along the Parkway.

    Also,...
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    Also, the Black Mountain Campground is currently...

    Also, the Black Mountain Campground is currently closed for the season. Assuming the BRP is open, I say go for it. Great section of trail!


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    I hiked the Fires Creek Rim Trail in the spring...

    I hiked the Fires Creek Rim Trail in the spring of 2002 with two friends. It was quite an adventure!

    I do remember that we had some trouble finding water along the way, but never went thirsty.
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  7. There's a really nice little motel Burnsville...

    There's a really nice little motel Burnsville that I've used a couple of times when I've passed through there on the a High Country Loop. About $70/night.

    http://www.carolinacountryinn.com/
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    48 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes. Not too shabby! ...

    48 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes. Not too shabby!

    https://instagram.com/p/BZVs7hCj9LL/

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    https://instagram.com/p/BZUaiB_jJra/ ...

    https://instagram.com/p/BZUaiB_jJra/

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    Great write up by Jerry Barker about Saturday's...

    Great write up by Jerry Barker about Saturday's hike(s).

    https://mountainstoseatrail.org/2017/09/we-did-it-more-than-1600-hikers-cover-the-entire-1175-mile-mst-in-one-day/
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    Posted 30 minutes ago- "151.5 miles to go and...

    Posted 30 minutes ago-

    "151.5 miles to go and under 70 hours to do it."

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  12. Follow up report from Kathryn: ...

    Follow up report from Kathryn:

    https://youtu.be/x_lovMy59Ns
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    Standing Tall @ myATstory

    I had the honor of helping film and photograph this piece back in October. Chris did an awesome job telling Jay's story. Such a powerful story!
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    Wesser Bald observation tower burnt down?

    My wife and I had our first date at Wesser Bald just over four years ago. Glad to hear the tower is still standing!
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    Locally, I'm hoping to squeeze in the 170-mile...

    Locally, I'm hoping to squeeze in the 170-mile High Country Loop sometime this fall.

    There's always the Damascus Shuffle if I need to get out for a few days.

    My wife and I have talked about...
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    Been photographing the AT for many years. Here...

    Been photographing the AT for many years. Here are a few of my favorites.

    Tent and the Milkyway | Grayson Highlands | Virginia 2015
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    Blaze and Valley | Max Patch Mountain | North Carolina...
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    It's actually where the trail goes around Rough...

    It's actually where the trail goes around Rough Ridge on the Parkway- MP 302.8, below Ship Rock.

    About 60 miles from where the incident took place.
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    Lovely indeed. "This, I believe, makes the...

    A lovely short story for you, sir.

    http://www.outsideonline.com/1837056/my-little-serrated-security-blanket[/QUOTE]

    Lovely indeed.

    "This, I believe, makes the electroshock devices, the cans...
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    Amtrak / Regs Question

    Taken Amtrak to the trail in Maine, VT, WV, and GA- all from NC and never had an issue.

    Heck, after my PCT section in 2011 I took the train from Barstow, CA to Williams, AZ with an ice ax...
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    As far as weddings in a blizzard go, it was...

    As far as weddings in a blizzard go, it was perfect! We had a handful of guests that couldn't make it because of the weather, but it was still pretty special.

    We were able to get away for a few...
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    Snow and COLD on the AT

    Current air temp on Grandfather: 0.0* with a windchill of -28*

    http://www.grandfather.com/current-conditions/
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    Yeah, they implemented the Valley Route a couple...

    Yeah, they implemented the Valley Route a couple of years ago. It is now one of two options for hikers to get from Clingmans Dome to Waterrock Knob. They did away with the original route out of the...
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    how many miles?

    The River Valley Route of the MST goes through Sylva. From Pinnacle Park to Waterrock Knob is 6.2 miles. From Waterrock Knob to Pisgah Inn is 61 miles, so ~67 miles total. Of course, Heartfire asked...
  24. Small world indeed. My fiancée might have her in...

    My granddaughter is a Senior at Watauga High. I gave her my first sleeping bag to use at Grayson Highlands. She has been 3 summers in a row. Small world.

    Wayne


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  25. She sure is! She teaches at the local high...

    She sure is!

    She teaches at the local high school so that means summers free for hiking. We're already making plans to section the AT over a handful of summers. And, I'm hoping to get her out in...
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