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4 Days & A 20 Pound Pack

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Finally it is time to head out for another hike! And not just a day hike, or even an overnight hike, but a 4 day hike! It is not too often that I get to head out for a multi-day … 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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MYOG Silnylon Bathtub Floor

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

Why am I making a MYOG bathtub floor?

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The Smokies In August

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

Yet again, I am heading out for an overnight trip in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park! I will be heading up the same trail I have already been up twice this year, the Alum Cave Trail, and staying in … Continue reading →

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Who am I and what’s this about?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Backpacking. In a word. Who am I? My name is Chad, but I go by “Stick” on the trail. I am newly married to my lovely wife Brandy (“Biggun”) who has taken pleasure in hiking as well. I have 2 … Continue reading →

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