Tag Archives: Neels Gap

Springer to Neels Gap…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stick

This past weekend a couple of buddies and I packed up and headed to Springer Mtn, the southern terminus on the Appalachian Trail. Our plan was to take a nice casual 3.5 days and finish up at Neels Gap! This … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Neels Gap to Unicoi Gap

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Stick

As can be read in my previous post, I recently packed my pack and took off for a nice 4 day getaway on the Appalachian Trail. When I left I felt that I had high ambitions as far as distance … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Thru~Hike Update

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Stick

Can you imagine what it would be like to take that first step from Springer Mountain…the thoughts rattling inside your head…pure excitement, wonder and awe, lifting one foot at a time and placing it in front of the other…eager to … Continue reading →

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Who am I and what’s this about?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Stick

Backpacking. In a word. Who am I? My name is Chad, but I go by “Stick” on the trail. I am newly married to my lovely wife Brandy (“Biggun”) who has taken pleasure in hiking as well. I have 2 … Continue reading →

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