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Protected: KLONDIKE!!!
February 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment
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Chimney Top
February 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Had a chance to hike to Chimney Top in the #Smokies last weekend. Last 0.2 mi of the trail still closed from 2016 fires. Interesting to see how they affected the area. … [Read more...]
Storm Audible
February 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Pulled an audible to #backpack to Strom Thurmond lake this weekend. Not a drop of rain at our blue dot last night but plenty at our original destination in the #Smokies. … [Read more...]
Episode 40: Hiking News 2016 (Smokies)
May 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
In Episode 40, The Camel and I continue the discussion on hiking news from 2016 in a show recorded right before our annual Klondike hike on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Forewarning, we talk felonies, guns, and politics - subjects that get The Camel particularly fired up. So listen in, and we'll brace ourselves for the feedback! 'Cause we talk arson, kidnapping, self-defense, and about the political leadership of our country. And if that … [Read more...]
3W – Thru-Hiker Rendevous
April 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I have a friend hiking the Appalachian Trail this year and his schedule (and some inclement weather) had him take a zero day in Gatlinburg, TN which gave us an opportunity to catch up with him last weekend. Here is the World Wide Wanderer (aka 3W) relaxing on the balcony of the LeConte View Motel. He shared some photos and video from the Trail and detailed his first three weeks on the A.T. We absorbed it like a sponge, then offered to buy him dinner - a gesture that no thru-hiker … [Read more...]
Elk Crossing
February 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Elk crossing at Oconaluftee Visitor's Center in Great Smoky Mountain National Park … [Read more...]
Protected: Backcountry Hors D’oeuvres
January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
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Knights Of Ni
January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Pratt does his best impression of Monty Python's the Knights Of Ni during a backcountry trip in the Smokies. … [Read more...]
Newton Bald?
January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
We feel pretty certain this is Newton Bald - but still have to finish hiking this ridge to get there. … [Read more...]
