It is almost that time again. For those who don’t know, Hard Core is the Sunday and Monday after Trail Days. It is an opportunity for everyone to get out and work on the AT with the TN Eastman Hiking Club. This year it will be on the 18th and 19th of May. Dinners on Sun and Mon will be provided and lodging will be at Kincora and Braemar Castle in Hampton, TN.
On Sunday at 0930, hikers will be picked up at the Post Office in Damascus and driven to the work site, which will be South of Iron Mountain Gap, TN. On Monday, we will be working North of Grassy Ridge near Stan Murray Shelter. In both areas we will be digging new trail. On Tuesday, current hikers will be transported back to where they got off the trail.
Sign-up for Hard Core will be on Friday and Saturday of Trail Days. Me and Bob Peoples will be at the ATC booth in town. Sign-up early, because the list fills quickly.
If you have a vehicle, we may need your assistance in transporting hikers to and from the work sites and then back to the AT.
Last year we accomplished a lot and had a great time. Hope to see you there.
See you on the trail,
mt squid