Twas the night before Christmas and all through the shelter, not a creature was stirring – not even a mouse (if you believe that). Merry Christmas! … [Read more...]
Baxter State Park Needs Federal Funding, And Soon!
December 15, 2014 By 1 Comment
There are four times the number of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers hiking and camping in Baxter State Park than there were 20 years ago - when I did my hike.  According to Jensen Bissell, Director of Baxter State Park, this is straining resources. "From the perspective of Baxter Park, we are concerned that the use of Baxter Park is nearing or has surpassed an acceptable limit for the facilities and effort available from the Park to accomodate A.T. hikers" A letter to ATC Executive … [Read more...]
Just got my Georgia A.T. tag in the mail. $10 annually goes to the ATC
December 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Just got my Georgia A.T. tag in the mail. $10 annually goes to the ATC for Appalachian Trail projects in Georgia. These include: trail and facilities maintenance, scenic easements and view preservation, environmental monitoring, increased public information, and education and outreach to Georgia residents. PA, VA, TN, and NC are also participating. Â If you live in these States and want to support the A.T., follow this link. … [Read more...]
Prevention Magazine interviewed me earlier in the year ….
December 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Prevention Magazine interviewed me earlier in the year for an article titled "7 Tips For Safer Hiking With Your Dog".  I believe it appeared in the August 2014 issue, but here's an excerpt from the online version: "When Steve Goodrich's 3-year-old dog, Boone, sees him get out the backpack, the black Lab leaps for joy. "He goes crazy," says Goodrich, 46, a sales consultant and the author of Best Hikes with Dogs—Georgia. "He loves the trail." But then, Boone has never experienced … [Read more...]
Episode 23: Hard Way Home
December 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
In Episode 23, Kori "Rocket" Feener talks about her recently released film Hard Way Home which documents her personal journey on the ~ 2200 mile Appalachian Trail in 2012. In the movie, Kori talks about her physical and emotional struggles on the A.T., the healing powers of long distance hiking, and what it's like to film and produce a film while hiking the Appalachian Trail. She also gives us some insight in to the film industry and talks about her recent trips to various film … [Read more...]
100% Chance Of Rain? Backpacking To Plum Orchard Shelter
December 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The weatherman said there was a 100% chance of rain today, and he was 100% right!  It rained all morning, and all afternoon.  I confess that  I'm still not sure how I was talked in to this trip, or how we got away with it at all.  Despite the gloomy weather (and our ventures in to Panthertown Valley just last weekend), the wives reluctantly gave the OK - and here we are climbing "As Knob" on the Appalachian Trail about an hour before dark. Our destination is Plum Orchard Shelter. … [Read more...]
Protected: The Power Of DuraFlame
December 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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