It is admittedly a bit oxymoronic to write a blog post lamenting the effects of technology on the Appalachian Trail while out on the trail I am writing this on our tablet sitting in the tent. Nonetheless, we have a blog so despite not having cell phones in our pack we are still somewhat leashed … Continue reading Technology on the Appalachian Trail
Month: June 2014
The Black Bear Lodge
It's pretty rare for us to dedicate a whole post to one place or experience on the trail, the Black Bear Lodge just outside of Hampton, TN happened to be one of those experiences. We planned on coming in for the night to take a shower, drink a beer and sleep in a bed for … Continue reading The Black Bear Lodge
Erwin, TN: May 28th (342.0mi) to Damascus, VA: June 7th (467.3mi)
After a half day in Erwin to get a few supplies and some take out food, the boots kept walking north in a two week effort to get from Hot Springs, NC to Damascus, VA by the 5th of June. As the number of major mountains to climb changed from something you need fingers and … Continue reading Erwin, TN: May 28th (342.0mi) to Damascus, VA: June 7th (467.3mi)
Boots to Birks 