Category: Hiking

Appalachian Trail

End of Three Day AT Hike

No one was up when I started to break camp. By the time I packed up, it was 8:30 when I started back to Amicalola Falls to end my three day AT hike.

Tony Lombardi April 2, 2023 No Comments

Appalachian Trail

Hiking Back to Amicalola Falls

Miles Hiked 18.0 Elevation 3,365 Miles Hiked Today 9.0 The Springer Mountain Shelter last night was packed. Everyone wanted to get out of the forecasted

Tony Lombardi April 1, 2023 No Comments

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