Author: Tony Lombardi

Appalachian Trail

Springer Mountain Shelter

Miles Hiked 9.0 Elevation 3,698 Miles Hiked Today 9.0 Here I am right where I started – almost. This morning I left Ellijay and drove

Tony Lombardi March 31, 2023 No Comments

Hiking

PCT – Going Home

The day after I tore my left leg tendon was depressing. I planned my departure after only 4 days of hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I was going home.

Tony Lombardi May 9, 2022 No Comments

Hiking

Another Bad Day – Hike Ending

Hike Ending: Not more than 50 feet further, on completely flat ground with no rocks, I heard a loud pop and my foot radiated a terrible pain.

Tony Lombardi May 2, 2022 No Comments

Not A Good Day – Sprained Ankle

It seems I have a sprained ankle. It’s not the first time. On the Appalachian Trail in the Smokey Mountains, I sprained my left ankle on a tree root.

Tony Lombardi May 1, 2022 No Comments

Hiking

Lake Morena & Fred Canyon Tent Site

There was Lake Morena off in the distance. I made my way down a steep descent to the lake campground. The first thing I saw walking in was trail magic!

Tony Lombardi April 30, 2022 2 Comments

Hiking

Pacific Crest Trail – Day One

“The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a National Scenic Trail.

Tony Lombardi April 29, 2022 No Comments