12/1/18 Have you ever considered what it takes to make And maintain a trail through this beautiful country? Me neither, until recently. Someone had to put in the trail which is most likely made through a land trust or conservancy. It might have been a government grant but it took a lot of people to... Continue Reading →
Conquering the Sphinx
11/17/18 I love hiking, this was mountain climbing! The Linville Gorge is a beautiful rugged area that I am falling in love with. We are heading deep into the Gorge to a place so remote they tell me only a select number of people ever go to. I was calling us the Elite team! Luckily... Continue Reading →
Shortoff Mountain – 3rd time
Daina, Mike and I 5/12/18 It has been two weeks without a hike. I was just dying to get out on a trail. My daughter Daina wanted to go and was up for anything. Mike decided he wanted to go also but usually does not like elevation hikes. I suggested Panthertown Valley and he said... Continue Reading →