There are two bridges out on Spring Creek further downstream, but this one remains in tact - which saves us an early morning ford. … [Read more...]
Sheridan Lake Dam
We hiked along this ridge and through the Flume tunnel to Sheridan Lake dam. Here's the view from the cliffs across the lake where we watched a bunch of boaters jump earlier in the day. … [Read more...]
Our Audible To The Chattooga
We planned to backpack in the Smokies today but the weather was significantly better to the Southeast. So we left our thru-hiking buddy to take a zero day in Gatlinburg and hiked in to the Chattooga. … [Read more...]
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Episode 34: A Sense Of Direction (PNT)

In Episode 34, Alex "Money Shot" Maier talks about his film "A Sense Of Direction" which documents his travels on the Pacific Northwest Trail in the summer of 2015. Alex chose the PNT for his first thru-hike (and first hiking film) to explore one of the newest trails in the National Scenic Trail system - which earned the status in 2009. Only a few hundred backpackers have thru-hiked the 1200 mile trail to date, and all have had the fortune to experience the PNT while it is still in … [Read more...]
APPALACHIAN TRAIL, SABBATH DAY POND TRIP REPORT – SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Thursday (9/17/09) - (MA, NH) Arlene had breakfast ready for us when we woke this morning, and after powering down a quick bagel we took her Caddy to Concord for a 10am meeting with American Satellite. Spent an hour talking business, then went to lunch at a country-style restaurant nearby. Enjoyed lunch with Todd/Tim, then I drove straight to the Boston airport. Dropped off Carrie at the American terminal, then let myself out at the National car rental building. Arlene headed home and … [Read more...]
