On our way to Mountain Crossings for (what we would consider as our official launch to thru-hike The Appalachian Trail), we took a walk to the highest point in the state of Georgia (Brasstown Bald). With some snow still clinging to the ground (as it it were begging Mother Nature to let it stay around [...]
An evening of experienced teaching and an encouraging talk about Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail from "Pretzel" at Mountain Crossings! The place was packed with hopeful hikers wanting to squeeze-out the last bit of helpful information before embarking on their epic journey of a lifetime and creating memories that will last beyond their years. "Pretzel" (a [...]
Thank you Silvia Taylor and your constant... consistent support! Silvia makes things happen... period! She and her team are absolutely amazing in the mortgage world! If you are looking to finance or refinance a home, believe me when I tell you to give Silvia a call. I have the privilege of seeing the rates they [...]
If it is true that "BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER" then Slipper and I want to encourage you to find a trail... get outside... take a hike... and enjoy the beauty that you are sure to discover. While not everyone can take a 6 month vacation and attempt to thru-hike The Appalachian [...]
"Bear" are known for stalking shelters (Why else do Shelters have Bear Cables?) and for snooping around the tent sites close by. But why? Why do bear come around Shelters designed for people? What are bear searching for? What is it that bear really want? Let me assure you that their intention is not to [...]
To know that you have people who believe in you... who support you... and who sponsor you is a psychological edge to conquering the mental challenges that we will experience while out on the trail. Thank you Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Georgia Properties for becoming a GOLD SPONSOR of this quest. Slipper and I are [...]
It is difficult not to smile as we are in the final countdown toward our attempt to thru-hike The Appalachian Trail! People ask us, "When do you start your hike?" When we tell them Valentine Day they share a smile with us as then say, "You're gonna freeze!" We recognize that February 14 is a [...]
Preparing for our attempt to thru-hike The Appalachian Trail is a delicate dance! Just when we think that we have all the necessary gear to begin in February, we take a shake-down-hike and overnight backpacking trip in order to camp in cold weather... twist... alter... adjust... and adapt to whatever Mother Nature blows our way. [...]
