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...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Long Distance Backpacking, Trip Report, Weather

Elk Crossing

February 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Elk crossing at Oconaluftee Visitor's Center in Great Smoky Mountain National Park … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Videos, Wildlife

Episode 40: Hiking News Review (Great Smokies Show)

February 4, 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 doesn't make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking News, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, Trail Politics, hiking news

Protected: Backcountry Hors D’oeuvres

January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Humor, Videos

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...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Humor, Videos

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...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Videos

Protected: Hot Pants!

January 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Humor, Mishaps, Videos

FONTANA LAKE – CAMPSITE #74 IN 2010 V’S 2016

March 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Our lake view near Smokies Campsite #74 this January 2016.  The TVA drains the lake each winter. Our view April 2010 after some Spring showers.  Guess when the fishing is better!!!  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fishing, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Water Hikes

Protected: Beach Combing

February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Winter Backpacking

Sardines!

February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

There's nothing like a cold sardine during a lunch break while backpacking in the Smokies. I think I'll stick to beef jerky! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Humor, Videos
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