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Tag Archives: Pepperoni Pasta Salad

AT Section Hike: Erwin, TN, to Sam’s Gap

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Stick

Last weekend, my son and I started out on a different hike than what we thought…

Posted in Backpacking, Trip Report | Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Babybel Cheese, Backpacking, Big Bald, Bluff Mountain Outfitters, Bunk House, Dale's Pale Ale, Erwin TN, Founder's Nitro Stout, Hammock Camping, High Rock, Hiking, Hot Springs, Laughing Heart Hostel, Little Bald, Low Gap Campground, MLD, Mountain America Jerky, Nolichucky River, Pepperoni Pasta Salad, Sam's Gap, Sawyer Water Filter, Sidewinder, Spring Creek Tavern, Trail Cooking, trip report, Tuna and Avocado Sammies, Whistling Gap Campground, ZPacks | 21 Comments
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    Today 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 #nofilter
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    My old @zpacks Hexamid Solo Plus tarp and Hexanet set up at 11,500 feet at the base of Mt Whitney near Guitar Lake. Right after setting up we had to break down and move.... the rangers asked us not to set up on the grass. Made for a nice shot though! #leavenotrace #zpacks #hexamid #cubenfiber #mtwhitney #jmt2018 #johnmuirtrail #guitarlake #imissthetrail
    The Instapot really is a handy appliance! Just made homemade potato salad with it (after building pressure the potatoes and eggs were done in only 4 minutes!) It should go great with the New York Strips that have been marinating since last night! Can’t wait for dinner!! #instapot #potatosalad #rvlife #glamping #dinner
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