Tag Archives: Mt LeConte

Cocoon Ultralight Air-Core vs Exped Air Pillow

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

I must have a pillow when I go to sleep. Call it what you will, but I need it. I am typically a side sleeper, but usually I initially lay on my back until I begin drifting off and then … 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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Trip / Gear Report

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

This past weekend I headed to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for an overnight trip with a few buddies. We headed out Friday morning to the summit of Mt LeConte via the Alum Cave Trail. We stayed the night … 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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Making Plans…

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

So, I am currently planning / preparing for a trip my son and I will be going on with a group from a few different backpacking forums as well as meet up groups. We are heading into the Talladega National … 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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