Episode 11: Wild Turkey

December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 11, Katie (aka Wild Turkey) talks about her ventures in to the wilderness - hiking and backpacking with both friends and family in the Southeast.  Topics include the weather and its impact on the experience, the gear you need for the Trail, and hiking with infants and young children. Katie is the first female to do a solo interview for N2Backpacking and she delivers with this New Year's Eve conversation recorded in Elljay, Georgia. Katie talks about some pristine destinations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Trails, Backpacking With Kids, Camping With Kids, Hiking With Kids, How To Hike & Backpack, Humor, Podcasts, Storms, Weather, Winter Backpacking, Winter Hiking, With Kids

October Superstorm “Sandy” Hits The Smokies

November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Snow in The Smokies is a common occurance in the winter - especially in the higher elevations - but snow drifts of 5 feet? And before Halloween? Unbelievable. Here's an Associated Press quote from a local newspaper describing a man that got caught on the Appalachian Trail between Pecks Corner and Tri-Corner Knob Shelter: GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — A man trying to hike the entire 2,180 miles of the Appalachian Trail was rescued Friday after calling 911 to say he didn’t think he’d be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Articles, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Long Distance Backpacking, National Parks, Storms, Winter Hiking

Protected: Whiskey Still Campsite Photos

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Photos, State Parks, Winter Hiking

Episode 4: The Chilkoot Trail

October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 4, Roger (aka The Camel) speaks about The Chilkoot Trail which is a 33 mile route that starts in Dyea, Alaska (near Skagway) and ends at Lake Bennett, British Columbia. The Chilkoot Trail is a walk back in time. It follows the trail that the stampeders used to reach the Yukon River and float their provisions to the gold fields of the Klondike over a hundred years ago. Many artifacts from the 1890’s still litter the trail and there is great diversity along the way including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Tips, Backpacking Trails, How To Hike & Backpack, Humor, Long Distance Backpacking, National Parks, Podcasts, Storms, Weather, Winter Backpacking, Winter Hiking
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