Author: mikel

  • Dahlonega

    I just got in to Dahlonega and the weather is pretty nice right now. The people at the hostel are all laid back too. The place is a three story log cabin just up in the mountains a little. Lots of oak and pine trees. No snow, good thing I guess. I leave to start…

  • Bonham

    I went up to Bonham, TX the last couple days to visit with my dad and his wife Belinda before I leave town. It was a nice visit. I saw his animals. He has a large pig, of about 250lbs that he is planning to slaughter on Friday, and also a few turkeys. He had…

  • First Itinerary

    My initial itinerary has me doing the approach trail and getting in to Neel’s Gap for a resupply on day five. For most it is a four day hike if the approach trail is included, but I do not want a 15 mile day up and down Blood Mountain. There are also reports of bear…

  • Packing #1

    Tonight I started to get my pack together for the trip. I have most everything I need, but I still want to get another stuff sack to use for food and bear bagging. Wednesday, I will have to again break it all down and double check that I have everything I need, and pack it…

  • Dallas

    Been in Dallas the last few days. My family likes to go out to eat a lot, for pretty much every meal. We have done that quite a bit. Not much else, but playing with the dogs. I have moved all my stuff in to the house and have it sitting in a pretty decent…