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Smoky Mountains on My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

April 12, 2015 by Johnny Adventure Leave a Comment

today was a different start, as I was waking up alone.   And breaking down camp solo so that was def. different.  After making some instant grits with coconut oil and a spoon full of dehydrated eggs.  I was ready to go.  Packed up and headed down the trail. I prefer leaving a little later […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Adventure Trip, Appalachian Trail Thru Hike, Johnny and Amanda, North Carolina Hiking, Tennessee Hiking

Hot Springs, NC to Springer Mountain, GA – The Big Finish on the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Days 147-165

August 8, 2014 by Mark Kelley Leave a Comment

Thru-Hike Finish and Champagne on Springer

Location: Hot Springs NC to Springer Mountain GA My journal entry on November 7th was my last written on the Appalachia Trial. I did not record the daily events of my last 17 days on the trail. As disappointed as I am in myself for quitting my writing habit, the negligence is indicative of the […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Adventure Trip, Backpacking, Georgia Hiking, Mark's Appalachian Trail Thru Hike, North Carolina Hiking

Slackpacking from Carver’s Gap to Hwy 19E – Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 145

July 28, 2014 by Mark Kelley Leave a Comment

Sell your care before the adventure.

Location: Beech Mountain, NC I took yesterday off to spend with family. I said goodbye to Chris, Sarah, Liza, and Winn this morning. They had come to Beech for the weekend, and they would return to Durham while I slack-packed today. Mom drove me to Carver’s Gap where I started my slack-pack towards 19E. I […]

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Relaxing at Beech Mountain Before the Last Sprint to Springer – Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 144

July 24, 2014 by Mark Kelley Leave a Comment

AT Thru-Hiker on a zero day

Location: Beech Mountain, NC I left the hostel this morning after paying the caretaker five dollars for letting me stay. It was every bit of 18̊F outside. I said goodbye to the brother and headed out on the trail. The morning was clear, but the forest and trail were frozen. I can feel the frozen […]

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Carvers Gap to 19E Appalachian Trail Weekend Hike – A Great North Carolina Weekend Hike

July 30, 2013 by Mark Kelley 60 Comments

A splendid weekend hiking along an open ridge in the Roan Mountain, TN area of the Appalachian Mountains. We hiked 14 miles hike along the Appalachian Trail from Carvers Gap to Highway 19E, and here are the trip details so you can too. By the way, if you’re looking for a great weekend coastal kayak […]

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