Our view from the Rim Trail as we hike toward Maricopa Point and look back on the lodges near Grand Canyon Village. … [Read more...]
Episode 34: A Sense Of Direction (PNT)
October 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
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
September 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Logging Pics – Before And After
August 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The National Forest Service sells logging rights to timber companies. It's reality, but I'm seeing it more and more in North Georgia and Northwestern South Carolina lately. We went hiking on the Chattooga this past weekend and here's one example. The view from the trailhead looking west in September 2011. And here's the same view this weekend on August 2016. I nearly didn't recognize the trailhead - and we weren't the only ones! While we loaded our packs, we sent two other hiking groups … [Read more...]
Episode 32: Advanced Rookie Mistakes (B201)
June 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
In Episode 32, the conversation on Rookie Mistakes continues as we sit fireside on Justus Creek along the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia. In this discussion, Beer Run, PokeyBo, and Therm Rider talk about some classic rookie moves: taking the wrong gear, hiking above your skill level, and taking too much. “Backcountry 201” is the second installment in this mini-series where we sit around the campfire and discuss the fundamentals of backpacking. In this episode, we go "off trail" … [Read more...]
Ramrock Mountain 2002 v’s 2016
May 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Here's what 14 years can do to an overlook on the Appalachian Trail. Ramrock Mountain and the view in 2002... And the same view looking toward the southeast in 2016. Note the rock in the center of the photo and tree cover in the background. The tree to the left in the photo above is no longer there. Granted - the 2002 photo was taken in March with no leave cover and the above photo was taken in May, but it's amazing how fast the Southern forest grows. We enjoyed what … [Read more...]
Episode 31: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk
April 25, 2016 By 2 Comments
In Episode 31, we discuss the life and legacy of Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, who at 67 years old was the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Author Ben Montgomery gives us an intimate look at this extraordinary lady who overcame financial hardship, survived domestic and sexual abuse, and had 11 children and 23 grand children when she left a small town in Ohio to walk the A.T. in 1955. The book, Grandma Gatewood's Walk is now a New York … [Read more...]
