I’m enjoying breakfast after a damp stealth camp downstream of the famous Natahala Outdoor Center. The trail continues to be enjoyable. I’ve passed a few lookout towers. It helps to get the grand views, or even step out of the mountains to get perspective on where I am. I’ve also been surprised by how much [...]
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Riverside at the NOC.
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Passing Franklin.
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Freefall and I are still walking together, and it’s starting to feel like a thruhike. For starters, there aren’t many people around. The popular camps have had about five or six people in them. Today, we walked 24 miles, and saw only a few people on the trail. Freefall also has gear breaking down, a [...]
Passing Mountain Crossings
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I walked nineteen miles today, largely motivated by my ultra hiking friend Greg. He’s out for the weekend to see me on my way, get me started off right with a steak and potato dinner, and to put some miles on his feet before he tries for a very fast through hike of the pct. [...]
Finished Georgia
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’m in North Carolina now.
Hiawasee, GA on the AT
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 15, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I’ve reached my first town stop of the Appalachian Trail. While it’s a landmark, it’s a little early to be rejoicing. This again, is one long journey. I’ve only walked 67 miles, not much to already be in town. It’s strange to be an experienced long distance hiker for this AT experience. I pass everyone. [...]
Appalachian Trail Stories
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 12, 2011 | 4 Comments »
I don’t think that I’ll spend every night at a shelter but they sure do bring out the laughs. Tonight, I learned that a fellow hiker is carrying fifteen books! They are mostly on buddhism. Talk about carrying burdens on the path to enlightenment. Another questioned the lame ratio of “hang out time” to hiking [...]
Mile 15.1
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on March 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Well, here I am on the appalachian trail! Dawn, a most excellent individual, picked me up at that airport yesterday and ferried me to a nice lunch and the approach trail. So, with three hours of sleep, I started this long walk through the eastern forests. In the snow, I set up in a shelter [...]
Leaving on a couple of jet planes.
Posted in Appalachian Trail, tagged Appalachian Trail, thruhiking on March 10, 2011 | 6 Comments »
I. Am. At. The. Airport. It’s time for another long walk! The experience of preparing for the AT has been drastically different than all of my other large trips. I’m more knowledgeable now and more seasoned in the game. I know what works and what my preferences are. I have none of the pre-adventure jitters. [...]
Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru Hike is easier than doing one.
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, tagged Appalachian Trail, backpacking, thruhike, thruhiking, triple crown, ultralight backpacking, ultralight backpacking gear on March 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It’s outrageous, but planning a 2,100 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail is easier than most things that you do. Step 1: Buy the AT Guide: I recommend getting it loose-leaf. Take out the first quarter, give the rest to a friend to mail to you when you need it. Step 2: Buy a plane [...]
