Well....I still have the itch! The AT continues to call my name. For the past few years, I have been exploring the mountains of western North Carolina. But the AT is never far from my heart.
Anybody remember me?
Well....I still have the itch! The AT continues to call my name. For the past few years, I have been exploring the mountains of western North Carolina. But the AT is never far from my heart.
Anybody remember me?
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
If you live in Morganton then you live close to my old backpacking stomping grounds---beloved Pisgah NF Grandfather ranger district. I spent 40 years backpacking Upper Creek, Steels Creek, Harper/North Harper, Lost Cove Creek, Gragg Prong, Raider Camp, and all points within.
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
Is Rocketsocks (aka Snotty) still hang out in these parts?
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
What a beautiful time of year to go! Not sure if you will be covering this section, but Overmountain Shelter is one of my favorites. I rarely stay in shelters, but this one is an exception. You will go to sleep and wake up to the most amazing view. You cross the water source as you approach the shelter. The weather can be very changeable up there, so be prepared for rain and cool nights despite the forecast. Other than that, have an amazing journey!
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
Here's some pics to welcome you back to the world of Cyber Backpacking---
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Bard Falls on Harper/North Harper Creek
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North Harper Falls
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Upper Creek Canyon-Gorge!!
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My buddy Patman at Little Lost Cove Falls
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The first canyon of Steels Creek
Beautiful! Bard Falls, North Harper Creek Falls and Little Lost Cove FAlls look familiar. This has been an especially good summer for waterfalls hikes with all the rain we have had.
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
I remember you!
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. -Kahlil Gibran
Snotty!!!!!!!!!! Nice to see you.
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.