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Too low to float does not bode well... Thanks though

Anyone familiar with the water situation from Erwin to Kincora? Wanting to do that section over the long weekend and was wondering if it has been as dry there as it has been here in Knoxville. ...

Long Easter weekend Hot Springs to Spivey Gap and at some point later this year the north half of the Smokies over a 3 day weekend... maybe more to be determined as this working to make a living...

I also really like the Cattaloochee side of the Park. It's out of the way but it is way less crowded than the Cades Cove end. This is also where the Elk tend to spend their time as well. There are...

There's a small town in middle Tennessee (Gainesboro, TN) where I grew up that, for 3 days each May, has a Poke Sallet Festival. You can sample all different ways of cooking it, there's games for...

Sending mine in as we speak... or rather, type...

Needs some trail maintenance I'd say.

I didn't know that it was a bad habit until after I had already started. I have no problems using the z rest in the hammock though and I love the way it just folds together in the morning. Granted,...

Anyone know what the current water situation is on the trail from Newfound Gap to Fontana Dam in the Smokies?

Osprey flew away?... I think this thread has flown away...

I use this one. No complaints. 7.5 oz. I really like it.

I use the Amigo from ULA. No problems with it and half the weight of a pump filter. And I don't have to pump, just hang it and set up my tarptent while i'm waiting...
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I love this thread... just had to throw that out there...

So if you're at a friend's house or someone nice person picks you up at a trailhead and offers you dinner at their house, and they politely ask you not to smoke in their house, setting an arbitrary...

It's a matter of respect. Regardless of whether or not they are offering a hiker discount if they ask you not to smoke in a room, don't smoke in the room. It's that simple. The fact that they were...

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/21/rangers-searching-cavers-who-didnt-come-home-smoki/

Hope they turn up safe and sound

Spent a zero on 2/17 in Knoxville with Stormennorm, Water Bear, Vagus, and the Odd Couple, dropped them off at Newfound Gap this morning. They were headed for Tri Corner Knob shelter tonight and...

Previously I liked the idea but like some was unsure of the utility of it. The pics of it in field use really showed how well it would work. Good work, good idea, and nicely done.

There are no campsites - unless you're a hanger - along the AT in the Smokies, and technically you have to have reservations for the shelters though i'm sure that some have stayed in shelters w/o...

Hot apple cider in the evening and can't take my first step in the morning without coffee

in the bag

I rarely get a permit to camp in the Smoky Mountains and have had a campfire during a campfire ban... I sincerely apologize to all whom I may have offended by this raucus and rowdy behavior...

no prob i've read through his journals several times and always enjoy it. i too am quite impressed with mr. skurka he seems to be an amazing guy.

http://www.andrewskurka.com ... meant to type the whole thing the first time so you could just click but somehow forgot to...

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