Tag Archives: Trail

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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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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Chimney Tops Day Hike

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Today my wife and I finally got to head down the Chimney Tops Trail. I have wanted to do this 4 mile round trip hike for a while, but have not been able to get around to it. Something has … 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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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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