Monthly Archives: May 2008

Erwin, Tenn.

I made it to Erwin, 340 miles up the Appalachian Trail, yesterday afternoon, and promptly ate all the food I could get my hands on. Continue reading

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Thru-Hikers’ Guide to Gatlinburg

Almost every Appalachian Trail thru-hiker hates Gatlinburg, and with good reason. It’s an annoying tourist trap full of idiots and the price of everything is jacked up to mountainous prices. But it’s quite possible to rest and resupply in Gatlinburg with some foreknowledge, as I learned. Continue reading

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Hot Springs, N.C.

I’ve racked up another 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail and arrived safely in Hot Springs, a very small town which rolls up the sidewalks around 6. Good thing I got here at 3:30. Continue reading

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Gatlinburg, Tenn.

After 200 miles on the Trail I’m feeling good and I think that perhaps this just might happen. Continue reading

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