Closure Due to Hurricane

[Brushy Sage]

All trails and camping areas in Pisgah and Nantahala Natl Forests are to be closed this afternoon (Sept 16) at 3:00 p.m. and remain closed until after Ivan passes through and the forest service checks out damage (article in Asheville Citizen-Times):

http://www.citizen-times.com/cache/a...ws/61563.shtml

[Miss Janet]

Thank You Brushy Sage! I am expecting a few SoBo's that will need to know that information. A few others hiking in thse areas... I am a little worried about. Thruhikers don't usually carry lifevests or swimfins as part of thier safety equipment!!

[smokymtnsteve]

PLEASE STAND FOR THE GOSPEL OF ABBEY!

"A venturesome minority will always be eager to set off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks, for godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American."

THANKS BE TO ABBEY!