Gear Update

Original gear list is here.

Ditched the two-man tent and bought MSR Hubba in Hot Springs.

Original boot post is here.

Asolo boots did well for 200 miles, then began leaking. Bought a pair of Oboz in Hot Springs.

Sierra Trading Post refunded full price for the boots.

Big Bald Mountain

After a long day of climbing:

More here

Dirt roads was made...

...fer campin':

From Big Firescald Knob:

Both pics by Longhorn

Longhorn on the AT

Smoky Mountains

Up on a ridge on the North Carolina - Tennessee border:

North Carolina

Tennessee

One of the many "obstacles" encountered recently:

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