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A Tripp Outdoors Appalachian Trail ‘23, GA Loop, Pinhoti Trail

A hike that started on 3/4/23 ended on 7/22/23. The question is asked of thru-hikers, “Did the trail change you, or did ...
03/04/2025

A hike that started on 3/4/23 ended on 7/22/23. The question is asked of thru-hikers, “Did the trail change you, or did it reveal what you already were?” My answer is a resounding YES! Although my hike was a successful completion of the Appalachian Trail, the journey never ends. There is nothing like the blood, sweat, and tears that one sheds while on a backpacking trip. My body aches to crush miles and to sleep under stars. My mind never stops planning on where to take my next trip, even if I’m already on one. Its so exciting to see this years hikers hitting trail for the adventures of their lifetimes. See y’all up the trail. Keep calm and hike on folks!
Dr. Pepper

01/14/2025

I got away January 6th-8th to continue my section hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail. This section was a 42 mile segment from Pheasant Fields Picnic Area near Tellico Plains, TN to Lakeshore Trail Parking Area at Fontana Dam at the beginning of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, leaving me roughly 92 miles left to finish up. I met up with Girl Scout, whom y’all have met from previous posts from this summer and from my Appalachian Trail pictures and videos. It was a great hike full of laughter, tough mountains, a bit of snow, very cold and wet weather, a hostel stay, and memories. Hope y’all enjoy a peek into our trip. Keep calm and hike on. Dr. Pepper

We weren’t alone this morning at Pine Mountain. I met some trail buddies at 6:45 this morning for a sunrise hike, and we...
01/01/2025

We weren’t alone this morning at Pine Mountain. I met some trail buddies at 6:45 this morning for a sunrise hike, and we were joined by this group of strangers. After exchanging well wishes, my buddies and I were off to finish our 5.25 mile jaunt. Hope and pray you all have a 2025 full of health, wealth, and wisdom. Keep calm and hike on folks.

Dr. Pepper

Life is more than Black Friday deals….after all your shopping is done, get out and enjoy God’s creation and continue you...
11/29/2024

Life is more than Black Friday deals….after all your shopping is done, get out and enjoy God’s creation and continue your Thanksgiving by reveling in His work.

Early to bed and early to rise….hiker midnight is a term hikers use to signify an earlier bedtime than normal, usually 9...
11/03/2024

Early to bed and early to rise….hiker midnight is a term hikers use to signify an earlier bedtime than normal, usually 9:00pm, but after hiking 20+ miles a day, it’s a struggle to stay awake past 8:00pm.

Those earlier bedtimes help me to hit trail an hour before sunrise, where my headlamp lights up only the path before me. I love the quietness and stillness of this time spent on the trail.

Hope you enjoy a few of these ‘lit’ pictures.

Dr. Pepper

Rhododendron tunnel of green with brown leaves all around on the Benton MacKaye Trail. I always love making a turn on tr...
11/02/2024

Rhododendron tunnel of green with brown leaves all around on the Benton MacKaye Trail. I always love making a turn on trail and walking thru these gateways to a different world.

09/25/2024

This Saturday, September 28th is our Su***de Awareness Hike at Pine Mountain at 9:00am!

09/22/2024

Happy Fall, Ya’ll.

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