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Tag: hike
Nothing Went Right On My Rich Mountain Fire Tower Sunrise Hike
Nothing went right for me on my recent hike to Rich Mountain Fire Tower outside Hot Springs, NC.
Lessons From My First Full-Moon Hike in Western North Carolina
I finally checked “full moon hike” off my Western North Carolina bucket list with a nighttime trek up Black Balsam. Here’s what I learned about timing, trails, and how to make a full moon hike actually magical.
A Sunrise at Mt LeConte
After getting laid off at a Virginia rest stop, I hiked to watch the sunrise at Mt. LeConte. Reflections on layoffs, friendship, and the kind of clarity only the Smokies can give you.
Sometimes Instincts Are Correct
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to get less annoyed by people. I’m of the belief that, in general, … More
Mt. Pisgah Gave Me Some Helpful Reminders
Mt. Pisgah was the first hike I went on the first time I came to Asheville to train for the … More
Would You Feel Comfortable Living Near a Popular Hiking Trail?
I remember the first time I hiked the Lover’s Leap Hike in Hot Springs—which follows part of the Appalachian Trail—for … More
A Winter Hiking Bucket List to Keep Me Honest
Every season, I say I’m going to hike more. And though I don’t do badly on the hiking front, I … More
Bruised Egos, Asses, and Ears on Mt. LeConte
While I may favor some other hikes more due to nostalgia and proximity, I think the Smoky’s Mt. LeConte is—if … More
A Good Murphy’s Law Weekend
Sometimes, plans going wrong legitimately ruin your day. And sometimes, it just causes you to pivot and discover something new, … More
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