Tag Archives: Gatlinburg

Cocoon Ultralight Air-Core vs Exped Air Pillow

I must have a pillow when I go to sleep. Call it what you will, but I need it. I am typically a side sleeper, but usually I initially lay on my back until I begin drifting off and then … Continue reading

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Chimney Tops Day Hike

Today my wife and I finally got to head down the Chimney Tops Trail. I have wanted to do this 4 mile round trip hike for a while, but have not been able to get around to it. Something has … Continue reading

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Trip / Gear Report

This past weekend I headed to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for an overnight trip with a few buddies. We headed out Friday morning to the summit of Mt LeConte via the Alum Cave Trail. We stayed the night … Continue reading

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GSMNP 3-Day Hike

My son and I left out Thursday, June 17th for Pigeon Forge where we would stay in a hotel that night. We arrived in Pigeon Forge early enough to go ahead and go to the Sugarland Visitor Center located just … Continue reading

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