Les Trois Vallees- France I travel cheaply. By now most of you are fully aware. How else could a lowly drug counselor traverse this planet? I’ve always believed that a penny saved….. Anyway, this trip’s genesis was borne from $650 … Continued
Leaving Maryville at 3.30 pm, we arrived at the trailhead aroun 4 pm. How about that? And the reservation system was showing half full for good ole Little Bottoms. However, that was false. And it has been false since the … Continued
The Highlanders have migrated upstream again to spawn a new year of adventures in one of the most remote spots in the Smokies. Friday, post Thanksgiving, has been a tradition for the Highlander crew since early 2000s. This year, AJ, … Continued
By this time, if you haven’t caught one of my presentations about Everest, you probably haven’t tried or live out of town as do many friends. I’ve been privileged to share the story with two Rotary Clubs, two Kiwanis Clubs, … Continued
I figured it has been at least seven years since standing atop this spot. We did a “quick hit” run up to the Angel Falls overlook. The leaves and views did not disappoint. We had intended to backpack but a … Continued
I’m still sorting through photos, so enjoy this montage of the cloudscape we encountered. It was as if we were breathing with the mountain. The Hangover was well attended and it was one for the books. Myers did the heavy … Continued
Bring your questions. I will have books available,(along with 60 plus slides and some climb video) www.temptingthethroneroom.com which would make great Christmas presents! Looking forward to seeing you in Maryville this Thursday.-John https://www.facebook.com/events/231914867679748/
We had the place all to ourselves. Dropping down from Thomas Divide, we sauntered and undulated along the spine. Fall is quite elusive in Early October in the Smokies, it seems. 90 plus degree days haven’t triggered our friends to … Continued
I’ve recently compiled a short list of videos of our hike into EBC. At some point after my next speaking engagement at Little River Trading Company in Maryville on October 18, I will be posting a recap of my summit … Continued
It was an incredible evening with my hometown and the WSCC Adventurers club last Thursday. We had a standing room crowd with lots of enthusiasm and good questions about mountains and mountaineering. I was able to share the genesis of … Continued
