Roan High Knob, TN    28 Mar, 05 - 20:33
Wooaah... today I hiked in literally hurricane force winds...started today at 6100+ ft, and crossing the first bald with 30+ mph sustained winds and 70 mph gusts... it was one of the most terrifying a

Erwin, TN    24 Mar, 05
Well, after 95 miles in 4 days, I definately needed a zero day. It was wonderful, but I'm striking out again today. I'll be in Damascus in a few days - really looking forward to the rolling hi

Hot Springs, NC    19 Mar, 05 - 10:36
25+ mile day...I'm pretty tired. the Smokies were beautiful and I'm sad to leave them, but the terrain today was wonderful, and I almost hiked a marathon, but Hot Springs is worth it - good f

Clingmans Dome    14 Mar, 05 - 00:01
There are no words for this; I'm at 6600ft on top of the Appalachian Trail. I wouldn't trade this for any beach or other spring break trip. The Smokies are unbelievable; and people weren't

Fontana dam, NC    12 Mar, 05 - 00:25
Well, I'm only 3 miles from my 3rd state - I hope Tennessee isn't as windy as NC; yesterday it snowed sideways, and todayI got hit by a flying leaf... and it hurt. haha. Well at least its warm

NOC    9 Mar, 05 - 21:18
Been hiking through blizzards and reaaaally chilly weather for the past few days, but when i pulled into NOC around nine yesterday mornin', after two 20 mile days in a row, I was the happiest hike

Standing Indian, NC    6 Mar, 05 - 00:16
Man it feels good to be back on top of this mtn. never thought I'd be hikin' in shorts through a foot of snow. it feels good to be back in NC also, the picture does this view no justice, sitti

Tray Mtn., GA.    4 Mar, 05 - 01:30
i just flashed it up about 4000 vert. feet,
so im a little tired to say the least; but hey, it makes the view that much better. "that cool mtn air on an appalachian trail... oooh life is bette