call the park.
serious damage and deaths
some park s road still closed
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call the park.
serious damage and deaths
some park s road still closed
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If I were a suttle driver, I'd honk as I drove by.
Every shuttle I've used has been great. One wouldn't even accept a tip. But, I guess I was friendly, didn't belittle him and enjoyed the...
I am your age and will do Clingman to Fontana in 3. Staying at Derrick and Mollies shelter.
your trip from the Gap is uphill and rocky but not terrible.
Enjoy!
Neither of these are on the actual AT. The shelter is a ways off, near Mt Sterling and 37 is SE of Cosby Shelter. Almost every campsite has cables
Best bet---call the backcountry office and ask.
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Bet you all twenty $ that there is more to the story.
News reports state thatshe was living in G-Burg on a temprary basis.
This wasn't the AT, the way.
Doing threes days/2 mights and have shelter reservations.
Do Ireally need to bring my tent or hammock?
What is the big rush?
Today, a Holiday, I called and got thru on first try.
Next yesar there will be a reservation system online and I am sure there will be threads about the 30 second booking process taking too long....
From Seymour, just down the road.....Thanks and what a way to remember your friend. He will surely be hiking with you!
Greetings,
Looking to do this section in 2 nights, mid June
60+ years old with a bum hip. Accustomed to doing 10 mile hikes.
Which direction would you suggest?
Thanks
Doug
Reception is spotty throughout the park.
I have had off and on reception everywhere and I live in the area. BUT, it is getting better all the time
I was below New Found yesterday with recption ans...
I have used his services more than once.
1. On time for shuttles that he has provided
2. Helpful with local info
3. Concerned about my safety
4. Overall good impression
5. Has a right to his own...
Snowing hard there, right now. Saturday 2-11
Last year, in March, I was snow shoeing in the area.
Figure tha Newfound Gap road will be closed.
I live nearby. No snow, even at LeConte. Weather in the 50's.With that said, I have seen 60's one day and 6" of snow the next.Figure that if he weather s in the 30's in Knoxville, some f he mtns will...
Keep an eye on the weather if you are going this time of year.The gap road is fatten closed due to snow and ice. Make sure you vehicle has gas and som extra supplies in case you get stick up there...
And, you are blaming your boss!?So, unless you are there just to occupy a desk, someone will need to do your work.
ThanksI live in the area and ave the love/hate affair with tourists. They are vital to the rea nd re generally good folks. We spend a lot of time answering questions about when the bears com out for...
The wife and I are looking to do Newfound Gap to Low Gap OR vice versa.She has some knee problems and the hills do a job on them.Of the two direction choices, which would offer less stress on the...
Might as well put an ad in the newspaper.Try not to disturb the bear sleeping there
To anyone who is interested in this course: it is worth it and Matt is an expert!I took the course this past spring, in Knoxville. The course hit on the 'basics' that are actually life saving!Great...
I wouldn't say June was a few weeks ago!
I was on the AT yesterday, in GSM.Camecover a hill to find a good sized on sitting on the trail.We looked atveach other, I yelled, jumped up and down and did all the things we are supposed to do. I...
Slo-go...tell the blind, the deaf, the severly injured vets, the 88 year old guy.Is this a monumental goal, damn right. Adam wants an opportunity to spend what he feels is quality time.Adam....if...
Just did 15 neat Max Pstch. This was a first timecwith hoes for me and think it will be a regular process. Feet feel fine and no anke ptoblms.