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tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 18:37
does anyone know if there are any thru hikers in the area around Davenport Gap?

moldy
02-14-2012, 19:42
Lately, 3 or 4 per day come into Standing Bear. Not everyone stops there.

tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 19:50
ohh.. so there are quite a few already? sweet, i was just wondering if i was going to be alone on the trail this weekend

The Cleaner
02-14-2012, 19:57
A few days ago I met Second Stage at Jerry's Cabin shelter.She started about 1-4.She should be north of Erwin by now...

curtisvowen
02-14-2012, 20:19
Lately, 3 or 4 per day come into Standing Bear. Not everyone stops there.
Oh really?

Just a Hiker
02-14-2012, 20:21
A few days ago I met Second Stage at Jerry's Cabin shelter.She started about 1-4.She should be north of Erwin by now...

She left Erwin this past weekend.....her husband called Bob Peoples Saturday to make sure Kincora was open.

One-8T
02-14-2012, 20:30
Oh really?

Hey Curtis- I am guessing the 3-4 a day surprised you. I thought it was bit high for this time of year...

tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 20:32
Hey Curtis- I am guessing the 3-4 a day surprised you. I thought it was bit high for this time of year...

Seemed high to me too..

One-8T
02-14-2012, 20:38
Seemed high to me too..



Agreed. I'm thinking Curtis has a better handle on his visitors than moldy or anyone else....but I could be wrong, you never know, he could of been hibernating or hanging with LW for the past couple of weeks.

tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 20:43
does Curtis own the hostel?

The Cleaner
02-14-2012, 20:43
Seemed high to me too.. Second Stage told me that she only knew of 2-3 behind her...

tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 20:46
Second stage sounds familiar.. maybe I have read her trail journal? i've been reading quitea few trail journals

One-8T
02-14-2012, 20:49
does Curtis own the hostel?


I'll let Curtis confirm or deny this info at his discretion, but I can say he knows more about the comings and goings at SB Hostel than anyone else on here. Looking forward to hitting SB again this Spring.

The Cleaner
02-14-2012, 21:05
Second stage sounds familiar.. maybe I have read her trail journal? i've been reading quitea few trail journals She did most of the trail in 2010 and yes, she does have a current journal on Trail Journals....

tenn_hiker
02-14-2012, 21:36
She did most of the trail in 2010 and yes, she does have a current journal on Trail Journals....
oh.. alright


I'll let Curtis confirm or deny this info at his discretion, but I can say he knows more about the comings and goings at SB Hostel than anyone else on here. Looking forward to hitting SB again this Spring.
Sounds good, i was just wondering how many people were going to be on the trail an at the shelters this weekend

tenn_hiker
02-19-2012, 20:25
Lately, 3 or 4 per day come into Standing Bear. Not everyone stops there.

I don't know where you got your information.. but, i recently hiked from davenport gap to Allen gap and there no way 3 or 4 people go to standing bear per day.. i saw 3.. maybe.. 4 backpackers the whole trip.. just to let you know

Lone Wolf
02-19-2012, 21:09
does Curtis own the hostel?


I'll let Curtis confirm or deny this info at his discretion, but I can say he knows more about the comings and goings at SB Hostel than anyone else on here. Looking forward to hitting SB again this Spring.uh duh! yeah he owns it. ain't no secret