Finally going to do my first section hike through GSMNP (70+ miles, 7 days) this summer. Six nights in six shelters.
Obviously not going to cook at the shelters because of the plentiful bear population. What is the protocol for distance? Do I just go down the trail and cook? Walk into the woods and find a spot?
What about making coffee in the morning? That doesn't sound like a big deal.
Thanks.