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5 Reasons to Love Winter Hiking
Sometimes weather prevents us from getting out to hike in the colder months, but often times it's quite the opposite. Here are 5 reasons why winter hiking the best.
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Sustainability Update 2022
To those who set out to thru hike a long-distance trail - like the Appalachian Trail - and make it 500 miles or 1500 miles but do not complete the entire trail, you IN NO WAY FAILED. On the contrary, you hiked some number of miles that you would never have experienced if you had not ventured to set foot on the trail. Any forward motion is an accomplishment in some way.
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Going to Water: A Return to the Heart of Everything
When my friend June hit me up back in May about hiking with Blue Ridge, I felt as if I was just waking up and remembering a feeling I had forgotten about for a long time.
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Happy Birthday to the Mountains to Sea Trail
September marks the 45th birthday of the Mountains to Sea Trail, a 1,200-mile long trail the crosses NC.
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Leaf Season is Coming!
Learn when and where to expect peak leaf color this fall, and our tips and tricks for making the most of your fall visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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Best Day Hikes Near Asheville
I get asked a lot from friends visiting Asheville what recommendations I have for hiking trails in the area. To be honest, the suggestions have evolved over time, partly because my knowledge of the area has grown, and partly because Asheville’s gotten a lot (LOT!) more popular in the last 15 years, especially during and after COVID.
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On Section Hiking the AT
I’m not a section hiking pro. I’ve done 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail as a section hiker so I guess you could say I’m three quarters of a pro.
But I have done a lot of thru-hiking besides the AT, spent a lot of time on trails with Jennifer and our two kids, and have written a couple of books. I’ve also been around and listened to people more knowledgeable and experienced than I am- which is what you’re doing here so good for you!
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Conversation with Guide Gary Eblen
Gary has been backpacking for 50 years. In the 1970’s he led campers on trips in Pisgah, Shenandoah, Sierras, British Columbia, the Smokies, and Joyce Kilmer. A former trail maintainer, he’s focused most of his backpacking in the last 10 years on trails in the Smokies.
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Conversation with Guide Kacie Ross
Kacie guides day hikes and private backpacking trips for Blue Ridge Hiking Company when she's not working as a Trauma Nurse. She is also guiding our upcoming Black Mountain Crest/ Mount Mitchell Backpacking Trip.
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Maintaining a Creative Practice on the Trail
Spending time in nature is a great way to decompress from the stress of everyday life and feel present in the moment. It is also a great opportunity to reconnect with your creative side, whether that be through music, poetry, or in my case, painting.
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