Originally Posted by
Professor Paul
Thank you. I might save my "bald camping" for Roan and do something more traditional while I'm in NC, though I'll probably check out Cheoah while I'm down there. (Might as well.) I appreciate the insight. It's especially good to know that all the balds aren't necessarily bald...
I'm bringing a friend along who is interested in getting into backpacking. It's a pretty unique opportunity for me to actually have a backpacking partner once in a while, as I am nearing 50 and let's just say most folks my age who don't already backpack aren't terribly open to starting. I figured the NC area would be a good place to pique his interest (he's fit enough to handle it), based on everything I've read about it. Then maybe he'll join me on the section hike there next year, too. I should have asked this before I made our travel plans, or I would have gone to Roan instead...