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Jack Bray, Larry Lindsey and Marc Bradley preping the area for the new Privy at Tricorner Knob
Great Job Jack and Daniel Bray, Larry Lindsey, and Marc
Bradley!  All of you did an awesome job at Tricorner Knob.  I got to mix up my
usual routine this week and do some different things.  I enjoyed hiking into
Tricorner Knob to help our  Volunteers finish up work at Tricorner.  What a
great week!

 Day One:  I Day hiked from Davenport Gap up to Mt.
Cammerer and back.  It was a beautiful day and the trail was in good shape. 
Davenport Gap Shelter was clean and looked great!  I hiked in a tarp and a trail
journal.  

Day Two:  In preparation for the upcoming airlift of
materials into Tricorner Knob, I met Morgan at the Heliport in Sevierville for a
safety class.  I am looking forward to the new Privy at Tricorner Knob!

Day Three:  I hiked into Tricorner Knob to help our
volunteers Demo the old Privy and prep the area for the new one.  Jack, Daniel,
Larry and Marc are beasts!  They hiked in Friday night and by the time I got
there Saturday afternoon they were nearly finished!

Day Four:  After a little clean up around the shelter I
hiked out to Cosby Camp Ground.  This was the coolest and clearest day since
late May.  

Day Five:  I Day hiked from Newfound Gap to Charlies
Bunion and back.  What a wonderful day to talk to Day Hikers.


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A beautiful cascade on the Snake Den Ridge Trail
Summer may still be holding on some in the valley but up on the AT it feels like Fall is finally here!  It's time to get out and enjoy the Smokies.  The Ash berries are turning red and soon the leaves will turn as well.  I hope to see you on the trail!
 


Comments

tomk
09/01/2011 9:23am

Doug,
As of a year ago, Davenport Gap shelter had chain link fencing and no privy. Several shelters in the western half of the park have no privy. All of the chain link fencing has been removed. Do you know how long it will be until all shelters have a privy? Has the chain link fencing at Davenport Gap shelter been removed? What is the story on the bear trap at Mount Collins shelter?

Enjoyed chatting with you on the AT between Newfound Gap and the Boulevard FRI 19 AUG.

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05/28/2012 12:32am

Great job!!!Nice and interesting blog to read.Thanks a lot for the blog post.

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Pat M
09/03/2011 10:32am

Doug,
I have really enjoyed reading your blog this season. I have a much better appreciation for all the hard work that goes into maintaining the AT. Keep up the good work!

Pat
Ohio

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