Author: Tony Lombardi

Hiking

Blue Mountain Shelter

I’m heading to the Blue Mountain Shelter. If I’m going shelter to shelter and intend to finish in time to catch my flight, I’ll have to do some bigger miles.

Tony Lombardi November 14, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

Bill Potter Shelter

I was on the trail by around 12:30 and on the way to the Bill Potter Shelter for the night. The trail went up but not very far before it leveled out.

Tony Lombardi November 13, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

Story, AR & Bluebell Country Store

The Bluebell Country Store has a provision package of mine, which I need. They also have food to eat, which I also need. I’ll spend at least one night in town.

Tony Lombardi November 12, 2025 No Comments

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Brushy Creek Mountain Shelter

I reached the Brushy Creek Mountain Shelter at 4:00 p.m. . That gives me some time to do a few things before I make dinner and go to bed.

Tony Lombardi November 11, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

Turner Gap Shelter

Wow! Was it cold last night at the? I didn’t get out of my sleeping bag and head for the Turner Gap Shelter until almost 8:00 a.m. .

Tony Lombardi November 10, 2025 No Comments

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Foran Gap Shelter

I’m on my way to the Foran Gap Shelter. When planning, there were days that I intended to do as much as 18 miles. Now, I’ve decided to go shelter to shelter.

Tony Lombardi November 9, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

Queen Wilhelmina Lodge

I called the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge to see if they had any rooms available. Nothing. Nevertheless, I was going to head for the lodge anyway and get breakfast.

Tony Lombardi November 8, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

State Line Shelter

At the end of the day the trail went up 1,400 feet. So,I made it to the State Line shelter. I arrived while it was still light out.

Tony Lombardi November 7, 2025 No Comments

Hiking

Pashubbe Shelter

I made it to the Pashubbe Shelter. That was the goal that I set yesterday, but wasn’t very optimistic that I would make it due to the condition of the trail.

Tony Lombardi November 6, 2025 2 Comments