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Grumpy Bear Encounter, Scary Night, and Other Observations
Here we sit in Hampton TN - I grabbed something last night for dinner that didn’t sit well, which decided it needed to see the world again. No
Magic on the Trail and Blood on the Mountain
Magic on the Trail This week was great for trail magic, some provided by members of the public and some provided by Mother Nature. Some would
Reflection on the Smokies, Encounter with God’s Rapid Response Force, and Other Observations
Reflection on the Smokies We have hiked in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Then, the leaves were ablaze with the colors of Fall. The
Chilly Challenges, Magic on the Mountain, and Other Observations
As we continue to learn on this trail, technology designed to predict and thwart Mother Nature’s maleffects is far from absolute. Our ability to
Modifying the Equation and Other Observations
For any life plan, there is an equation. There is the balance of time, resources, and abilities that determines the success rate of whatever task we
Omar is a Jerk and Other Observations
Outside Effects Coming off the trail today to hit the outfitter in the AM. Over the years we have noticed, despite our carefully arranged plans,
Pointless Ups and Downs – Not Always!
And we are back… First, some hiker terminology: PUDS. Pointless ups and downs. There are several points on the Appalachian Trail where maintainers
Don’t Quit in a Trash Bag Dress and Other Observations
And it begins… Here We Go - Pack Has Yet to Meet the Mountain We started on the approach trail, a mere 8 mile trek to summit Springer, the
First, You Have To Get There
Prepping For Departure As stated earlier, our mission is to use the trail as a transition to our new adventures with our family in Australia. For
Choosing Our Gear for an AT Hike – The Learning Costs
Trying to figure out what we should take on this hike was a real learning process, and learning sometimes hurts! This article spells out how we came up with what we plan on taking for now - but we know all to well that everything is subject to change!