Standing Bear hostel
Curtis Owen, owner of Standing Bear passed on this morning. RIP. Semper Fidelis
Sorry to hear this, I enjoyed meeting him.
That is sad. When we went through we had someone sick with us and had to hold up there for several days. He was very hospitable towards us. I was hoping to get back that way soon to visit.
Wow, the place will not be the same without him. Curtis was definitely one of a kind.
Guess it's too soon to know the cause- he wasn't that old. The other question is if his wife will keep the place going. It would be a real blow to the trail if Standing bear were to close down.
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He will be missed i stayed there on all of my hikes and he was a great guy, do you know if the Hostel will stay open or not.
So sad. I had talked to him earlier this year about staying there a night or two in my smokies section hike. I have heard nothing but great things about him. I wish I could have met him. RIP.
He was a gracious and great host whenever I was there and went out of his way to shuttle our vehicle for me and my wife on our 30th Anniversary hike starting there. Standing Bear Farm was a place I always had an appreciation for.
Condolences to Maria and the family. And thanks, Curtis, for your service to our country.
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damn cancer got himOriginally Posted by Slo-go'en
How old was he?
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late 40s maybe?
55
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Condolences to Maria..... Curtis was a good guy and Standing Bear is a great place. Please keep us informed.
He was very nice to my wife in 2012 when she came through and to both of us when we came through again in 2013. Sorry to hear about his passing.
We weren't that impressed with the hostel but Curtis was friendly and treated us well.
"every day's a holiday, every meal a feast"
I didn't make it to Standing Bear but I had been looking forward to meeting Curtis this year. Condolences to his loved ones. May he rest in peace.
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Curtis had late stage pancreatic cancer. Passed away yesterday. RIP
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Wow!Certainly a reminder to live every day to the fullest. We had a long conversation when he shuttled me into Asheville 2 years ago. Certainly seemed healthy and vibrant.
Was an interesting place to visit - not my cup of tea, exactly, but Mr. Owen let me wash dishes in exchange for a washer load of clothes while I was waiting on the mail and a mail drop. Lots of books - had a nice discussion about them.
He had a lot of info for the next section of the Trail as well.
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Old Hiker
AT Hike 2012 - 497 Miles of 2184
AT Thru Hiker - 29 FEB - 03 OCT 2016 2189.1 miles
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Condolences to family, RIP Curtis.
RIP
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