The Smokies, in detail

Upon reaching Fontana Dam, I called for a shuttle.  I then waited 30 minutes, and called again to inquire where this shuttle might be.  I then waited 15 more minutes, at which point I walked 2 miles to Fontana Village.  Given the inconvenience of waiting and of walking, I had no problem asking the shuttle… Continue reading The Smokies, in detail

238.5 miles in

I’m done with the Smokies!  Got some great pictures, but the connection here at Standing Bear Farm isn’t the best so I can’t upload yet – I’ll add the pictures later from Hot Springs.  Had some really good days in the Smokies, and most of it was really good weather.  There was one day that… Continue reading 238.5 miles in

Next definite mail stop

Andrew Howard C/O General Delivery Hot Springs, NC 28743 Please hold for AT hiker ETA: May 6, 2011 Send whatever you want, but keep in mind that if I can’t use it during my town stay, and if it’s not super useful on the trail (it’s probably not – I already have everything I need),… Continue reading Next definite mail stop