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Mid-May, first section hike in 50 years. As a boy scout, did Penn-Mar to Harper's Ferry, 1964, then HP to Front Royal in 1967. This year, Springer to Franklin,NC. Next year, maybe more in Va.

Since discovering grits when I moved south in 1980, I can eat 'em most any way. I prefer cheese grits, but a little butter is great, too.

Was enjoying the journal from Blizzard, but when last updated, he was holed up, seemingly near recovered from some sort of stomach "bug", but nothing since Sunday the 31st. Hope he's alright.

I've been getting some good tips and recipes from youtube, especially from "Babelfish5", a backpacker from Texas. Good stuff so far.

Just researching Torreya State Park for an upcoming tune-up hike. It was described as the "southern end of the Appalachian mountain chain". Logically, then shouldn't the southern terminus of the AT...

Absolutely serious. Planning on leaving a decent shark tooth on Springer Mountain on May 16. Anyone for starting a new tradition?

Had an idea while walking the soft sand at Jax Beach the other day. I was watching the people looking for shark teeth while they were watching me walk with full pack.

I know there is a tradition...

Trail name: Silver Eagle, starting a new section hike after a 50 year "zero". Planning Springer to Winding Stair Gap, May 16 to 27. Slow but steady.

A nice size piece of a "reflectix" sunshade does an excellent job of protecting your behind, too.