Tag Archives: hiking AT

On The Trail Again!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Pilgrim

I received a call from my buddy “Slim Tim” a week or so ago. Seems like he’s heard the siren call of the AT and is ready to hit the trail again. Thanks to my understanding wife, I have agreed … Continue reading →

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No Regrets and There Is No Place Like Home

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Pilgrim

March 15, 2016  Bobo Hollow Road, Tennessee It’s hard to tell you … but my pursuit of a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail ended at Fontana Village (mile 164). For nearly three weeks I have been unable to get the … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned …

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pilgrim

My sister-in-law, Liz, posted a link on Facebook to an article titled “Doctors Tell Us How Hiking Can Change Our Brains”.  Here is an excerpt from the article: “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Afternoon

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Pilgrim

Day 20.  Really? Seems like …  I left Brown Fork Gap this morning at 7:15 a.m. because I was up at 5 a.m. (sleep still eluding me!)  11.4 miles later I arrived at Fontana 28 AT Crossing at Fontana Dam. … Continue reading →

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On The Downhill

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Pilgrim

Day 19 I left sassafras shelter at about 8 o’clock this morning and arrived at Brown Fork Gap shelter at 2:30 this afternoon. Sassafras shelter is at mile marker 144 and Brown Fork Gap shelter is at mile153.3 for a total … Continue reading →

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Hello Goodbye

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Pilgrim

Day 18 started with a great breakfast with Catherine and my MIL.  I heard from SlimTim during the early morning and he sent me an email from his friend Monty.  Monty included encouragement for me that I really appreciate.  Monty … Continue reading →

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Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Are Coal …

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Pilgrim

I spent last night at Cold Spring Shelter.  When I arrived I was just too beat to set up my tent. Turned out well. I had two shelter mates, Stealth (from Indiana)  and Super Nova (from Virginia.)  This was one of my … Continue reading →

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Views Like I’m On Top Of The World

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Pilgrim

I began day 16 on the trail coming across the rushing waters of this beautiful rustic waterfall.  I had a later start than usual, with an interesting ride from Beverly.  When she picked me up she said she was on her … Continue reading →

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Resting Up, But Ready To Roll!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Pilgrim

It’s day fifteen and another rest day, my third since hitting the trail.  The siren’s lure of a hot shower, a comfortable bed, and food that does not need rehydration has drawn me from the trail once again.  My plan … Continue reading →

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Motivated

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Pilgrim

The cold and the snow started last night off in a proper dismal setting.  I didn’t sleep very well in the shelter and I didn’t want to get out of a toasty sleeping bag this morning.  My mood was dour … Continue reading →

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