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
I would love to have you join me at Walters State on Thursday, Sept 13. (not the 17th as I erroneously reported, thanks Adam!) I will be sharing my journey through all mountains to the top of the world with … Continued
I’ve had a very active few weeks since May 23. Work resumed with a fevered pitch and to date I have made several engagements speaking of our time on earth’s highest peak. This past week found me speaking at Kiwanis … Continued
We were back in Bryson City again this weekend at the invitation of Myers and a crew he assembled. Laurel came up from Athens and I drove over the mtn from Maryville. It is approximately halfway for us and we … Continued
