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Fontana Dam, N.C.
I arrived in one slightly mangled piece at Fontana Dam, N.C., on Tuesday evening, almost three days ago, and have been resting ever since. Continue reading
Nantahala Outdoor Center, N.C.
The last week was a very slow one, with a foot injury, gear problems and just plain stupidity slowing me down. Continue reading
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Franklin, hiking, Nantahala, Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina, sports, thru-hiking, Wayah Bald, Wesser Bald
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Video: Springer to Stover Creek, March 11
I shot this video in something of a Ridley style my first day out on the Trail. Continue reading
Pictures from March 11-14
Here are some selected pictures from my first few days on the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Georgia, Hawk Mountain, Ramrock Mountain, Springer, Woody Gap
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Woody Gap, March 14
As you probably know by now I decided to skip the approach trail and head directly from Springer Mountain. In the last three days I’ve made 20 miles, as far as Woody Gap, and gotten off the trail for a while to wait out some expected bad weather. Continue reading
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Blood Mountain, Georgia, Hawk Mountain, Hiker Hostel, Springer, Woody Gap
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Amicalola Falls State Park, March 11
Later this morning I’ll be off up the approach trail, eight rather strenuous miles until I get to the top of Springer Mountain, the official start of the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading
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Tagged Amicalola Falls State Park, Appalachian Trail, Georgia, Springer Mountain
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Still in Atlanta, March 10
I’m really leaving tomorrow, for real this time. Continue reading
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Tagged 2600, Appalachian Trail, Apple, Atlanta, consumerism, Georgia, HOPE, Jetboil, Macintosh, REI, RFID
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March 9: Atlanta
I forgot something at REI and I have to go to the post office, so I’m sticking around for another day. Continue reading
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Atlanta, Georgia, Gordon Biersch, hefeweizen, Jetboil, Kroger, REI
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