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 16th and 17th of May.
Hikers will be picked up Sunday morning in Damascus and transported to work site. On Sunday, we will be working on Pond Flats and on Monday we will be working North of Hughes Gap on Roan Mountain. On Tuesday, current hikers will be transported back to where they got off the trail.
Dinners on Sun and Mon will be provided. You will need to have your own breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Lunches will be eaten at the work sites. You will also want to bring water/something to drink to the work sites. Lodging will be at Kincora and Braemar Castle in Hampton, TN.
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.
For those with a vehicle, we may need your assistance in transporting hikers to and from the work sites and then back to the AT. We usually have work gloves available. However, sometimes it is difficult to get a matching pair...you might pick up a cheap pair prior to. Sturdy footwear is a good idea too.
It's always a good time (even if you do get a blister or two on the hands). Hope to see you there!
See you on the trail (and at Trail Days),
mt squid