Hiking

Hiking-related posts and journals.


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Snowpocalypse!
Posted On March 21, 2018

Walking through a blizzard March 21, 2018 Destination: Flint Mountain Shelter Today's Miles: 14 Start Location: Little Laurel Shelter Trip Miles: 308.10 It was snowing when I woke. There looked to be an inch …

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AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Hills and Rain
March 20, 2018

View over French Broad River climbing out of Hot Springs March 20, 2018 Destination: Little Laurel Shelter Today's Miles: 19.60 Start Location: Hot Springs Trip Miles: 294.10 I woke up pretty early. I had …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Inn Reunion and the AT Burger
March 19, 2018

The AT Burger at the Tavern in Hot Springs March 19, 2018 Destination: Hot Springs Today's Miles: 13.10 Start Location: Walnut Mountain Shelter Trip Miles: 274.50 I woke up to my alarm, which is …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Magic Max Patch
March 18, 2018

Trail Angels on Max Patch March 18, 2018 Destination: Walnut Mountain Shelter Today's Miles: 17.90 Start Location: Painter Branch Campsite Trip Miles: 261.40 What do a king size snickers, a hostess cupcake, and two …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
St. Patrick Drives the Hikers Out of the Smokies
March 17, 2018

Finally the sun! North of Tri-Knob Shelter in the Smokies March 17, 2018 Destination: Painter Branch Campsite Today's Miles: 20.50 Start Location: Tri-Corner Knob Shelter Trip Miles: 243.50 I woke up at 7am having …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The AT Luge
March 16, 2018

View from Charlie’s Bunion March 16, 2018 Destination: Tri-Corner Knob Shelter Today's Miles: 12.60 Start Location: Icewater Spring Shelter Trip Miles: 223 It got a little colder overnight than I expected. It was hard …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Trail of Ice, Trail of Blood
March 15, 2018

View from Clingman’s Dome March 15, 2018 Destination: Icewater Spring Shelter Today's Miles: 13.60 Start Location: Double Spring Gap Shelter Trip Miles: 210.40 I woke up early at about 5:30 and had to pee. Sensing …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Baby Birds Survive. More Snow Hiking!
March 14, 2018

A Winter Wonderland March 14, 2018 Destination: Double Spring Gap Shelter Today's Miles: 16.40 Start Location: Russell Field Shelter Trip Miles: 196.80 **i will back post the next few days later. Here’s where I …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Into the Smokies (to freeze!)
March 13, 2018

View from Fontana Dam March 13, 2018 Destination: Russell Field Shelter Today's Miles: 14.90 Start Location: Fontana Hilton Shelter Trip Miles: 180.40 Holy mother of the earth it’s cold! I woke up at the …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Eating, resting, and reflecting
March 12, 2018

Fontana lake with snow-dusted Smokies in the distance March 12, 2018 Destination: Fontana Hilton Shelter Today's Miles: 0 Start Location: Fontana Hilton Shelter Trip Miles: 165.50 The shelter was packed last night, but I …