Clean Shaven MacGyver on our first day.

Clean Shaven MacGyver on our first day.

And then there is me checking my email at the start...or was I checking for a shuttle to the next Hostel :)?

And then there is me checking my email at the start...or was I checking for a shuttle to the next Hostel :)?

Rough first day of hiking with the first 6 miles uphill......

Rough first day of hiking with the first 6 miles uphill......

And then more uphill...all the way to Hot Springs, NC.

And then more uphill...all the way to Hot Springs, NC.

Great view from Max Patch Summit

Great view from Max Patch Summit

And more views from Max Patch!

And more views from Max Patch!

I think MacGyver is praying for a nice juicy burger...

I think MacGyver is praying for a nice juicy burger...

....and he found it in Hot Springs!!

....and he found it in Hot Springs!!

My kind of restaurant!

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Hot Springs, NC

Camped high above the French Broad River. Beautiful views.

Who ever said us Brothers werent close? Camped in a

Who ever said us Brothers werent close? Camped in a "Unofficial Stealth site" that barely fit one tent let alone 2.

No Bear is going to get this food! MacGyver's food hanging skills was second to none!

No Bear is going to get this food! MacGyver's food hanging skills was second to none!

Night Skys above Hot Springs, NC

Night Skys above Hot Springs, NC

Okay....use your imagination and what do you see.....? And yes, MacGyver and I

Okay....use your imagination and what do you see.....? And yes, MacGyver and I "mooned" the tree back :)

StoneHenge on the AT

First Hostel stay (and  first shower)...Hemlock Hollow Hostel

This is Diana who owns the Hemlok Hollow Hostel. She is planning on doing a thru hike next year!

This is Diana who owns the Hemlok Hollow Hostel. She is planning on doing a thru hike next year!

The next few days where we stayed were not quite the same as the Hostel...but the views were great!

Taking cover from the rain under a rock ledge,

Taking cover from the rain under a rock ledge,

300 mile marker! 60 miles in.

Latest comments

27.09 | 17:20

Hi Possum! MacGyver and I finished up on Sept.7th with 351 miles in this year. False alarm on MacGyver taking ill. He was dehydrated but recovered in about 2 days. Was great to meet you this year!

27.09 | 17:16

Hey Pinnacle! Great to meet and hike with you also! And great advice on the next section we did. Thanks!

06.09 | 16:10

Great meeting you and your Brother at Eagles nest.

06.09 | 16:07

It was great meeting you and brother at Eagles nest
Pinnacle

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