Crowder Branch

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Some places are so unique I visit them with regularity. This weekend I was joined by AJ, Richard, Wildcat, lieutenant Dan, Kurt  and Brian. Ole , AJ, aka Otis, came in from Norris Lake Visa via Georgia. It was great … Continued

A Stormy Night on the Bob

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Going by the looks of this photograph, you would think it was a peaceful and solemn evening  atop Bob’s bald in the Nantahala National Forest. And indeed that is how it began. Strava provides some detail about the ascent from … Continued

Smokies Distancing

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Jo   We carefully followed CDC guidelines with regard to our outdoor time in the Smokies this weekend. Our posse maintained appropriate social distances and our tents were nowhere near the vicinity of each other. We were, after all, in … Continued

The Tahoe Turnaround

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This is a photo of me beating a hasty retreat from South Lake Tahoe. It seems counterintuitive to depart in the midst of the best snow they’ve had all year. But the decision was not mine to make; it was … Continued

Curry He, withe Licklog, aka Grady dog

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The sun Shone brightly on Grady is he descended from campsite 19 after a beautiful star-filled evening. The shimmering austerity of the Appalachians in winter is something to be bathed within. I’m guessing it got down into the lower twenties … Continued

Confluencia, camp 1

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We had a great climb today to 11,000 feet and the Confluencia camp. Our team is solid and the logistics are incredible.  It took about 3.5 hours for us. Tomorrow is in an acclimatization hike and we will be back … Continued

Santiago to Mendoza

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Howard and I enjoyed some street time in downtown Mendoza after my night in Santiago. And I must say that after being in Chile I really appreciate Argentina. Mendoza has a very relaxed and modern feel. Today we met our … Continued

The Stone Sentinel-from the other side

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A typical gear spread at my house prior to expeditions. Depending upon your Spanish skills, Aconcagua can mean either of the titles above. The Stone Sentinel sounds better so I’m going to stick with that. I dropped Howard off early … Continued

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