Category Archives: Hiking Gear

A New Challenge- – – -Messing with the Rotarians

Posted on July 11, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

I’ve been asked to share my experiences on the Appalachian Trail with the Loudonville Rotary Club. I tried to tell the fellow that invited me to speak that I “mumble, only tell the truth half the time, and distort it … Continue reading →

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Look What I Found!!!

Posted on June 2, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

I was wandering around the North Rim in the Mohican Forest the other day and came across this site on the cliffs overlooking the river Beyond the edge of the rocks in the lower left corner of the picture, the … Continue reading →

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Onward to Sassafras Mountain

Posted on April 29, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

It is still raining a bit after the storms last night, but it finally cleared at about 10:00 AM. I’m leaving the Hawk Mountain Shelter and beginning the climb up Sassafras Mountain. First a dip down to High Tower Gap, Then … Continue reading →

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After My Nap

Posted on April 28, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

I woke up after a couple of hours of sleep, mainly because increased activity around the shelter. The rain had stopped, but the word of impending thunderstorms had spread in the hiking community. The shelter was full, and there had to … Continue reading →

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Hawk Mountain

Posted on April 28, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

It rained last night. The tent worked well, kept the water out, away from my sleeping bag, and me. However, the blue tarp that I had under the tent, actually allowed the water that fell on it, along with leaf … Continue reading →

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Springer Mountain and the Official Start of the AT

Posted on April 25, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

Hi Folks, Judy just dropped me off in the parking lot which is about a mile below the peak of Springer Mountain. The plan now is to walk up to the peak and the beginning of the trail. Once I get … Continue reading →

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I’m in Georgia

Posted on April 16, 2017 by The Late Emerging Artist

The Overlook Inn This is where Judy an I stayed the first night in Chatsworth, Georgia. It’s a really great B&B with great views, great service and very friendly Folks. It comes complete with a gourmet breakfast. I highly recommend … Continue reading →