December 27-30 or 31. Would like to go North of Sam's Gap. No one can go with me, so may go solo
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December 27-30 or 31. Would like to go North of Sam's Gap. No one can go with me, so may go solo
Looking for update on water availability in Georgia. I have chance to do quick 4-5 day hike next week (say 40 -50 miles). I live in Florida and will drive up with my son. Can anyone identify a good...
Looking for update on water availability in Georgia and NC. I have chance to do quick 4-5 day hike next week (say 40 -50 miles). I live in Florida and will drive up with my son. Can anyone identify a...
We are planning our annual November Section hike and will travel south from Carvers Gap (NC/TN border) to Sams Gap (NC).
Anyone know of a shuttle service that covers this piece?
Thanks,
PapaG
Yes; it was a new one on me, too. Sam from A Walk in the Woods (our shuttle driver) told us to be on the lookout!
The bypass is a trail that somehow avoids criss-crossing the creek. I saw it noted in Sgt. Rock's trail guide and decided to go up the creek. The water was really high. Most of the crossings did have...
Just the nightmare we were trying to avoid! I have learned to do my Spring hiking on the BMT and -- once you get used to it -- don't even miss the blazes.
Last week My Friend (trail name) and I hiked from Fontana dam up to Smokemont Campground, a distance of around 64 miles. We left out of Fontana on a cloudy Saturday, spending the first night at the...
Howdy!
My Friend (his trail name) and I going to do this section in about three weeks. Very excited; got my back country permit in GSMNP.
Anyone else going to be in the woods at this time?
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Will do. Thanks!
What's the name of the place at the campground? Two years ago we had the best breakfast ever!
PapaG
Thanks for all the advice, everyone. Unfortunately, I live in South Florida, so I won't be able to sleep a full night in the hammock (although I am considering installing two eye bolts in my den and...
Hey Fastfox - I usually tent camp this time of year with both a CCF pad AND my Therma-rest. Was going to take the Therma-rest, but you prefer the CCF? I'll check out the site - thanks again!
PapaG
Good point, Slo-go'en. I should have clarified. This time of year I stick to the Benton-Mackaye trail in the GSMNP. Only two shelters, the rest is open camping (with lots of trees).
So, I figured I would check out this hanging thing on my next hike. Have bought/borrowed the following for a week in GSMNP in late April:
-Eagle Double nest
-Eagle Single nest
-ENO tarp
-Straps...
Thanks, T-Rx. It's beginning to look a lot like Precip!
Those rain chaps look pretty cool. Only 5 oz. and -- given your name -- I guess you know what you are talking about!
For years I carried a military poncho as a shelter. When pitched close to the ground, using 550 cord and a couple of bungees it worked well. I also had a separate rain jacket, Now I carry a one man...
I am ready to buy a new three season rain jacket/outer layer. My requirements:
-water repellent
-comfortable
-packable (not ultralite, but lighter than my 10 year old Goretex 2 pounder!)
-hood...
I am ready to buy a new three season rain jacket/outer layer. My requirements:
-water repellent
-comfortable
-packable (not ultralite, but lighter than my 10 year old Goretex 2 pounder!)
-hood...
Dry bag for clothes
Heavy duty trash bag for sleeping bag (which is in compressor bag)
One stuff sack for food
One very light net bag for pocket knife, headlamp, phone (in ziplock), small compass,...
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. It definitley makes me jones for the trail, which I will return to in April for a little 60 miler from Fontana to Smokemont!!
She hiked her own hike. Isn't that what you guys are always advocating??
I have left my car there twice in the off-season in the last 12 months for a period of a week or so. No problems. Bathroom was open; showers were not.
Thanks, all!