Springer Fever
I always get nostalgic this time of year for a hike to Springer Mountain on the Appalachian Trail (or… [more]
Bears On The Appalachain Trail (At Blood Mountain)
The Appalachian Trail made the news across the media channels in Atlanta last week when the U.S. Forest… [more]
Did Earl Shaffer Take A Shortcut On The First Documented Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike?
It is customary in the world of Appalachian Trail thru-hiking to pick a trail name, and in 1994 after… [more]
The Best Hikes In The Southeastern U.S.
Backpacker Magazine just announced their Reader's Choice picks for the best hikes of 2011. Since… [more]
The 10 Best Hikes In The Smokies
By Bob Foster (guest writer) Stretching more than 2,100 miles from Main to Georgia, the Appalachian… [more]
You want the A.T. experience? Then get distracted.
National Parks Traveler recently published an article titled Hiking The Appalachian National Scenic… [more]
Backpacking Articles
There’s Rattlesnakes Among Us: Backpacking To Wolf Laurel Top
Brett (aka Therm Rider) and I start the hike at the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead which gives us a bonus 1.7 mile hike this afternoon. We reach the Appalachian Trail after a gradual climb of 0.7 … Read More...
Hard Labor Creek State Park – Campsite #2
Schools out in a week, so we decided to squeeze in one last camping trip with the kids before summer. We had a total of 12 people (5 adults and 7 kids) - so a group site was a necessity. A … Read More...
A Spring Hike To Coosa Bald (Via The Duncan Ridge Trail)
Sixteen years ago, The Ox and I did a winter ascent of Coosa Bald (4,271 feet) via a spur off the Coosa Backcountry Trail. I remembered a few campsites scattered near the summit and decided to … Read More...
Backpacking News
Documentary on The John Muir Trail
Just heard about this documentary that was shot on the John Muir Trail. It's #1 on my list of long trails to do and traverses some spectacular scenery in Yosemite, Kings … Read More...
Hike Naked Day Comes A Month Early
Traditionally, "Hike Naked Day" is celebrated on the summer solstice (June 21st) on the hiking trails of North America. After all - it marks the longest, and sometimes hottest, day of … Read More...
Tragedy at Trail Days!
The annual Appalachian Trail Days festival was disrupted this past weekened when a vehicle plowed in to a crowd watching the hiker parade as it passed down the main street of town. Some … Read More...
Backpacking Podcasts
Episode 14: The Ultimate Summer Road Trip – Part One
In Episode 14 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with The Ox about a 38 day cross-country road trip that took place in the summer of 1998. We spent most of the tour in the western United States and Canada (Alberta and British Columbia) where we went backpacking and fishing in the … Read More...
Episode 13: The Appalachian Trail
In Episode 13 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I have a phone interview with KC (aka 30-Pack) about his 2012 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail that began at Springer Mountain in March and ended nearly 2,200 miles later at Mount Katahdin in September. In the podcast, KC talks about the birth of … Read More...
Episode 12: The Volunteer Experience
In Episode 12 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Amy (aka Mrs. Weasel) in a Banner Elk interview about her experiences on the trail. These include volunteering, hiking, and even camping solo in the backcountry along the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and Pine Mountain Trails in Georgia, … Read More...
Episode 11: A Woman’s Take On The Trail
In Episode 11 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, Katie (aka Wild Turkey) talks about her ventures in to the wilderness - hiking and backpacking with both friends and family in the Southeast. Topics include the weather and its impact on the experience, the gear you need for the Trail, and hiking … Read More...
Episode 10: North & South Crocker Mountain – Part Two
In Episode 10 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, Brett (aka Therm Rider) talks about our recent hike along the Appalachian Trail near Stratton, Maine. This is the second of a two part series that recaps our October 2012 backpacking trip in New England. In this interview, Brett talks about … Read More...
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