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Does anyone know the current availability of water along the Mt. Mitchell Trail? (the summit trail from Black Mtn. Campground)

We've had a wet summer thus far...I assume that if there are any...

One thing I haven't found in any of the reviews/videos I've seen is how well the pack carries a 3L bladder? Is there a separate sleeve with some sort of hook or loop to "hang" the bladder from? Or...

Sorry to bump an old thread but there is some misinformation in this post that I wanted to clear up.

1. Ivestor Gap runs from the Black Balsam parking area to Shining Rock. (not from the Boy Scout...

It has happened numerous times although it's in TN this time. It seems like the prior few have occurred on the NC side.

I never saw this one so I looked it up. From reading the plot summaries it looks like you are referring to White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II. I'll have to check it out...the plot looks similar to...

^both of those look interesting but neither are what I'm looking for. Thanks for the recs though, I will check them both out.

Hopefully this is appropriate to ask this here...

Does anyone know where to find the Message from the Mountains documentary by Bob Kenan? My internet search has come up fruitless.

I just...

When is your hike?

Granite Gear packs in the Long Torso size work very well for me. They are rated 21-25".

Do you have a link?

I'm a big fan of Icebreaker's running socks. I think they are the Micro or Micro Lite version. Also their ankle length hiking socks are good if you don't like the low cut and want a little more...

The area in question is in Section 8.1 and 8.2

http://artshikingmaps.info/mst/section08/section08.shtml

I didn't see anything about this posted in this forum (not in the local media either prior to today) so I figured I'd give a heads up. A controlled burn was apparently planned for today on the Blue...

No, you must have me confused with someone else.

@John Gault, you are wrong. Every time there is pain in a fracture that means that it is opening back up. Nothing good can come from further stressing the already overstressed area. My orthopedic Dr....

I'm surprised this has so many views yet no one has had any experience with this injury!

Anyway, just to update a bit. It's been almost 6 months since I originally injured my legs and I still have...

I don't think there is such thing as Big East Fork Wilderness (unless there is some new tract that I'm unaware of). The Big East Fork (river) is in the Shining Rock Wilderness. Directly to the west...

Some of your shots seem impossible without a tripod....did you carry a tripod (or a monopod) as well?

I was just diagnosed with a tibial stress fracture yesterday. This was most likely caused by a combination worn out shoes and improper running technique during one of my 3(ish) mile runs that I was...

Just received and watched the DVD yesterday. Thanks!

As a thru-hiker of nothing (but a dreamer of everything) I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tons of comedy....paraphrasing here: '...some people...

I'm looking for the lightest weight hard case for my eyeglasses. I often hike with prescription sunglasses on but still bring along my regular glasses just in case it gets too dark. I would like...

Fair enough.

I think it is rough, and especially so if compared to the rest of the trails in the area we are discussing here. It's all relative.

Read my #4 again.

I know exactly where the current rock slide closure is. That has been a problem spot for as long as I can remember. It doesn't currently affect your ability to drive to Black...

1. The trailhead (for the Shining Creek Trail) off 276 is the Big East Fork Trailhead...there are actually 2 trailheads, one on each side of the Big East Fork River. Any way you go this is rough...

The falls you just described is Skinny Dip Falls.

To my knowledge there is no official trail to Yellowstone Falls, though if you want to get there you will be on the MST before descending to the...