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Our newest, and best addition to our camper, the American flag (which was Made in the USA!) I just have to figure out a better way to attach it to my camper now! #usa #america #proudtobeanamerican #camperlife #starcraft #rvlife #cantwaittogocampingOur @blackrockgear down hat collection is growing! These are all from the “Original” series. The black (far left) was my first purchase, almost 8 years ago. Since then it has been worn around home/town/work as well as with me on most all backpacking trips; it’s been worn while hiking, slept in, stuffed inside my sleeping bag and of course down in the bottom of my backpack. It’s only been washed once with soap, however it’s been wet from rain several times too... and it’s still holding up like a champ! The Moroccan Blue on the far right is my newest addition... it just showed up in my mailbox yesterday, and while it doesn’t have that worn, soft, familiar feel that my older black one has (yet), it does have that new, soft, snuggly feel of one that is excited to see some use! The one in the middle was an Easter special that they ran last year and I was able to snag up for my wife. And yeah, she also loves it as much as I do mine! Anywho, I love all of my Black Rock Gear hats, and can highly recommend them, so check them out!!It’s been 10 years since my wife and I stood under this arch behind the Amicalola Falls Visitor Center and started our first ever hike. And although we didn’t get to hike this past weekend, it was heartwarming being able to revisit this place last weekend for the #ATKO19. It was a great 9 year wedding anniversary from my wife... looking forward to many more years together, and more miles shared on the trail. And of course it was great getting to meet up with old and new friends while there too... and even trying out a new tent! 🤗. 📸by @benrubio21 #amicalolafalls #weddinganniversary #makingmemories #reminiscingLooking north from Forester Pass. #jmt #nobo #foresterpass #blackandwhite #iphone8+ #missingthemountains #sierranevadamountainsToday was too pretty to stay inside. After running wild at the park Luke came and laid beside me for a minute. Such a good boy.... sometimes! #dogslife #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #lukethegolden #eaterofumbrellas #beautifulday #iphone8plus #nofilterApparently, the old #chromedome #umbrellas make good chew toys... #backpacking #hiking #dogproblems #goldenretrieverphotos #goldenretrieverproblems #chewtoys #frustrated- Follow Stick's Blog on WordPress.com
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Tag Archives: Newfound gap
October ’14 AT Section Hike (Newfound Gap to Max Patch)
Last Tuesday night I pulled up into the Newfound Gap parking area around 10 PM. My backpack was all packed up, propped up in the back seat. Beside that was a duffel bag with clean clothes for after my hike, … Continue reading
Posted in Trip Report
Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Backpacking, Charlies Bunion, Cosby Knob Shelter, Davenport Gap Shelter, Fire Tower, Great Smoky Mountain national Park, Groundhog Creek Shelter, Hiking, I40, Icewater Springs Shelter, Max Patch, Mt Cammerer, Newfound gap, Section Hike, Smokies, Tricorner Knob Shelter
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Where am I going, & what am I taking?
In 10 days I will be heading out to complete another 67 miles of the Appalachian Trail! I will begin at 441/Newfound Gap, and will finish at Hot Springs a few days later. After completing this section, I will then … Continue reading
Posted in Gear List, Packing, Trip Planning
Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Backpacking, Davenport Gap, Gear List, Hiking, Hot Springs, Max Patch, Newfound gap, Pack Weight, Packing, Section Hike, Tricorner Knob
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GSMNP AT Hike
So last Thursday am, Gizmo Joe and I began our GSMNP AT hike from the parking area just above the Fontana Dam Shelter around 5:20 am. We stayed at a hotel in Robbinsville, NC the night before and got approximately … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Trip Report
Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Backpacking, Camp Site 113, Clingmans Dome, Derrick Knob Shelter, Double Springs Shelter, Great Smoky Mountains national park, GSMNP, Hiking, Mollies Ridge Shelter, Mt Collins Shelter, Newfound gap, Rocky Top, Shuckstack, Silers Bald Shelter, SUL, Super-UltraLight, Thunderhead Mountain
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GSMNP 3-Day Hike
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
Posted in Gear, The Trail, Trip Report
Tagged Alum Cave Bluffs, Alum cave Trail, Appalachian Trail, AT, Backpacking, Gatlinburg, Hiking, Icewater springs, Lodge, Mt LeConte, Newfound gap, Pigeon Forge, shelter, SMNP, The Boulevard Trail, The Smokies
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Packing for the Smokies
My son and I are heading out in the morning towards Pigeon Forge and will stay the night at a hotel. The next morning when we wake up we will meet up with Pasty White (from the Backpacker.com forums), have … Continue reading
Some Plans Change While Others Remain…
So, just a little update on my last post. I have just finished getting most of both my son’s and my own packs packed. There are a few other small things that still needs done, and I have started a … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, The Trail
Tagged AT, Cheaha state park, Coleman stove, Newfound gap, OES 8 x 10 sil tarp, Piney Grove Campgrounds, Pinhoti Trail, REI Kingdom 4 tent, Smokies
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