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    Uncle Nick Grindstaffs Memorial 3 miles south of...

    Uncle Nick Grindstaffs Memorial 3 miles south of Cross Mtn Road. http://www.hauntmastersclub.com/places/johnson_co_tn/shady_valley/uncle_nick_grindstaffs_grave.html


    Along the Appalachian Trail...
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    Best weather is...

    Best weather is http://averyweather.com/Forecast/Beech+Mountain elevation 5500 ft
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    Short answer no there is still a bear problem

    Short answer no there is still a bear problem
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    Trail Name Grits Direction NoBo flip flop...

    Trail Name Grits
    Direction NoBo flip flop
    Estimated Start Date March 24th
    Approach Trail - no
  5. Saw a summary of the fires and some of the trail...

    Saw a summary of the fires and some of the trail closures are:
    the AT closed from the Nantahala River at Wesser south to Rock Gap Trailhead on Forest Road 67
    Wesser Creek Trail
    Benton MacKaye...
  6. Stanley A. Murray Roan Mountain Suite Memorial Fund concert

    This should be awesome and for a good cause.

    http://www.hcpress.com/arts/kruger-bros-premiere-commissioned-roan-mountain-suite-kontras-quartet-oct-15.html

    Kruger Bros to Premiere Commissioned...
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    Hi and you are in for a great adventure so many...

    Hi and you are in for a great adventure so many places to explore along the parkway so I would suggest taking a virtual journey first to plan it to match your time available for your trip....
  8. Thread: The Hike Inn

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    :( Sorry for your family's loss LW take care and...

    :( Sorry for your family's loss LW take care and prayers for all of you.
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    some other links (great information thanks for...

    some other links (great information thanks for bumping the thread)
    https://noc.com/lessons-training/solo-wilderness-medicine

    http://www.appwildmed.org/#about
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    That picture is of the Blue Ridge Parkway going...

    That picture is of the Blue Ridge Parkway going around Pilot Ridge about mile post 303 with Grandfather Mountain in the background. Hope they catch the jerk!!!
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    Shugs videos a great help ...

    Shugs videos a great help

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9N3KkV5Zf4

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0
  12. Thread: Human Trail Pigs

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    Another Gorge Rat Production (Fighting Litter ......

    Another Gorge Rat Production (Fighting Litter ... the Gorge Rat way! ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lmu24B1X6k

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lmu24B1X6k
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    That is 47.1 miles according to the foothills...

    That is 47.1 miles according to the foothills trail guide. So it will depend on if you can do the millage. It is a beautiful section of trail happy hiking.:)
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    If you are going to be anywhere near say from Hot...

    If you are going to be anywhere near say from Hot Springs to Mt Rogers and can get a lift from April 28th to May 1st. This festival is close. http://merlefest.org/
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    Look at Jeff Alt's stuff heard him at trail days...

    Look at Jeff Alt's stuff heard him at trail days very good stuff for hiking with children http://jeffalt.com/
  16. The Scout Trail head at mile post 299.5 on the...

    The Scout Trail head at mile post 299.5 on the parkway is at the Boones Fork parking area and is safe and free. The kiosk at the trail head has the sign in sheets as well as maps. The Profile...
  17. I use glove liners and and three season gloves...

    I use glove liners and and three season gloves but a pair of good water resistant work gloves would work for hiking. You want a warm pair of mittens or gloves for a backup in case those get wet or...
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    77 miles and a fun trail. Start at Oconee State...

    77 miles and a fun trail. Start at Oconee State Park and go to table Rock. Shuttles are available. Get the guide book or map from the Foothills trail Conference.
    http://www.foothillstrail.org/ I...
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    Not quite understanding why you would have an...

    Not quite understanding why you would have an uninflated air mattress in your hammock? Uninflated = no insulation. Too warm only if its 70 and you need the hammock to be breathable. Certainly, you...
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    Check with Mount Rogers Outfitters or Sundog in...

    Check with Mount Rogers Outfitters or Sundog in Damascus they can tell you where the trails are in there. I have gone in from the Pond Mountain side but not the Rogers Ridge Trail.
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    Fighting Litter the Linville Gorge Rat Way

    Very Good Thread and some good ideas coming out. More privies would be a good first step.
    Not a new thought and it does work LOL
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lmu24B1X6k
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    I checked with a friend and was advised that that...

    I checked with a friend and was advised that that pack has been out of production for sometime and the new packs do not use that zipper but if you call Customer Service: 800-222-8032 (then punch #2...
  23. Thread: Hiking in snow

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    The winds will be gusting 50+ and white out...

    The winds will be gusting 50+ and white out conditions on top. There will be a lot of ice take some micro spikes. The wind chill will be close to 0. Be safe
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    This is from the State Park web site today...

    This is from the State Park web site today http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/grmo/main.php
    > 10/30/14 Winter Storm Warning: A winter storm warning is in effect from Friday evening through...
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    Wear some orange or bight colors (hunting...

    Wear some orange or bight colors (hunting season). The ford Will be easy less than calf deep this time of year and a big climb up to the Pinnacle. Water will not be an issue till you get to what Taba...
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