July 2 & 4, 2023 Warning: This post talks about the death and suicide of a dear friend of mine. Just in case. In April of this year, my very good friend and constant backpacking buddy, Johnny took his own life. I will never forget the phone call that I received telling me what had … More Hannah Mountain Trail, Rabbit Creek Trail
September 22, 2022 Old Sugardlands is not a difficult trail; it may gain 1,000 ft. over 3.9 miles. It’s a historic hike full of side treks to a former CCC camp, rock walls, a rock house and sketchings of a bygone era. On this day, an easy trail turned into a hassle. I started from … More Old Sugarlands Trail
August 20, 2022 There are 6 different trails that lead to the summit of Mount LeConte. They say Bullhead is the most remote and least traveled. I have no idea why. This trail is a gem and utterly magnificent. I read some accounts that the trail was obscured with no views until Balsam Point, but … More Bullhead Trail (2/3), Twin Creeks Trail
August 17-18, 2019 I’ve encountered an abundant variety of wildlife in nature, from a wolf, moose, skunks, an occasional bear, boar, and a plethora of smaller animals. These outdoor rendezvous’ are often brief, with the animal quickly fleeing. This trip was something else completely. I am slowly hiking all 850 miles of trails in the … More Caldwell Fork Trail, Rough Fork Trail