14 June 2024

Some scans from 50 years ago today in North Carolina

 On the AT in North Carolina.  First is obviously Albert Mountain and a portion of the USGS map.



And then we have Standing Indian. Plus air photo and map.








07 June 2024

Fifty years ago today

 On this date on June 7, 1974, after skipping my high school graduation, I climbed Springer Mountain with a dream to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, some 2,000 miles long.




That's one sweaty 18 year old.  My hike along the approach trail, an 8 mile climb as found on the USGS Topo Map!


The dream was to end June 12th, 1975, but the memories are forever.