Cary Hannon

Hi! I am a 61 year old recently retired Civil Engineer who is attempting a NOBO AT thru hike this April. I am from Lawrenceville, GA and love all things outdoors, camping, fishing, snowboarding, mountain biking, but am new to thru hiking. Life has taught me that it can be fleeting and short and to not take it for granted. So, time to get on with it! You can follow my hike on The Trek or Instagram @Billybobhikes

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To Everything There Is A Season

To Everything There Is A Season

Billy Bob ends his 2024 adventure at Harpers Ferry, WV and saves the rest of the AT fun for another year.

Aug 13, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Blackberry Shakes are like Bigfoot, a Myth

Blackberry Shakes are like Bigfoot, a Myth

Billy Bob makes his way though Shenandoah National Park in search of the elusive Blackberry Shake and finds his way into Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Jul 13, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Slacking to the Shenandoah’s

Slacking to the Shenandoah’s

Our protagonist, (Billy Bob for those of you who went to Technical School), beats the heat in the Blue Ridge Mountains and makes his way to Shenandoah National Park

Jun 28, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Yes, Santa Clause, we are still in Virginia

Yes, Santa Clause, we are still in Virginia

Our protagonist (Billy Bob) makes his way to some incredible hostels, makes some incredible friends, hikes the Virginia Triple Crown as the weather turns to hot summertime

Jun 16, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Yes, Santa Clause, there is a Virginia

Yes, Santa Clause, there is a Virginia

Billy Bob makes his way into the great state of Virginia where the landscape is changing but beautiful. If they only knew how to cook BBQ.

Jun 5, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Erwin Is In The Rearview Mirror and Virginia Is Getting Within Site

Erwin Is In The Rearview Mirror and Virginia Is Getting Within Site

Billy Bob gets hooked on slacking but goes cold turkey, then develops a bad case of contagious hiker disease but finds a cure.

May 23, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Out of the Smokies and on to Erwin, Almost

Out of the Smokies and on to Erwin, Almost

Billy Bob escapes the Smokies but weather and equipment breakdowns have to be overcome. And the Mac and Cheese at Food City is pretty good.

May 13, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Desperately Trying to Get Out of the Smokies

Desperately Trying to Get Out of the Smokies

Billy Bob calls weather induced audibles as he goes along and figures it out as he tries to get out of the Smokies and on to Max Patch

May 8, 2024 : Cary Hannon
From Nantahala to the Smokies, Day 17 thru 24

From Nantahala to the Smokies, Day 17 thru 24

Billy Bob heads out from Nantahala without Heat Man and is does the Bear Dance in the Smokies

May 3, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Back on The Trail to Nantahala

Back on The Trail to Nantahala

Billy Bob and Heat Man have great weather and views on way to Nantahala Outdoor Center before having their trails diverge. I will miss you Heat Man. Congrats on the new Grandson. Pray that mother and baby do great!

Apr 25, 2024 : Cary Hannon