Tag Archives: AT

Wayah Gap to Sassafras Gap Shelter

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Day 1: Wayah Gap to Wesser Bald Shelter Distance: 15.7 miles Start: 9:40 AM Finish: 6:30 PM (?) Beginning Pack Weight: 20.2 lbs Gizmo Joe and I began our hike Thursday am at Wayah Gap around 9:40 am. We began … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Neels Gap to Unicoi Gap

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

As can be read in my previous post, I recently packed my pack and took off for a nice 4 day getaway on the Appalachian Trail. When I left I felt that I had high ambitions as far as distance … Continue reading →

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Mont-Bell UL Down Inner Parka

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

As much as I hated to see my Mont-Bell UL Down Inner Jacket go, I felt that it was only right to do so. Now that I am really focusing on my AT thru hike in 2013, when I make … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Thru~Hike Update

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Can you imagine what it would be like to take that first step from Springer Mountain…the thoughts rattling inside your head…pure excitement, wonder and awe, lifting one foot at a time and placing it in front of the other…eager to … Continue reading →

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March GSMNP Hike

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

So last Thursday we loaded the Xterra down with our packs (packed) and headed off to Robinsville, NC. We had reservations for a night at the Microtel Inn and then the next morning we were off to Fontana Dam to … Continue reading →

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Blog Highlight: Hike, Bike, Dale!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Whether it be on forums taking part in the latest threads, at gear stores looking for sales on the right stuff, or checking out other hikers hiking blogs, I tend to  spend a fair amount of time on the internet/computer. … Continue reading →

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Max Patch Trip Report

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

This is my last trip report in which I have to post about from me and my wife’s recent “vacation.” After our day hike to Chimney Tops, and then our 4-day loop hike in the Smokies, we finished our trip … Continue reading →

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Smoky Mountain Loop Hike

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

My wife and just got back last night from a much-needed “vacation.” Over the course of this vacation, we visited the small towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Chimney Rock and (most favorably) Hot Springs, NC. We did a day hike … Continue reading →

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Packing for the Smokies, again…

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

It is finally time! It seems that is has been a very long time since I have stepped foot on the trail for a backpacking trip, let alone a multi-day trip. And now here it is. This weekend my wife … Continue reading →

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GSMNP 3-Day Hike

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

My son and I left out Thursday, June 17th for Pigeon Forge where we would stay in a hotel that night. We arrived in Pigeon Forge early enough to go ahead and go to the Sugarland Visitor Center located just … Continue reading →

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