Believe it or not there were actually some hikers that started in Jan and have survived. It took them about a month to get to NE TN. Considering the weather they have done pretty well.

Last Thu during trail work near Watauga Lake Shelter:

Samwise . . . was the first hiker to try our rock steps over the stream . . . . and didn't even get wet . . .

Later that same day at Kincora and after an 'exciting' trip to Laurel Fork Falls:

Banana Jones


They encountered alot of snow over the Roans but have had nice weather since then. Nothing like post-holing . . . .

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Just to let everyone know: when I encounter someone on the trail, I ask their permission to post here. When you meet a hiker you might also ask them if they mind. There might be a few that don't want their whereabouts known.