by Collin Stuart Chambers
Blame It On Bobby! Our imaginary hiking buddy we cursed to survive 4-days in the Smokies My friend and I just got back from four days and 45 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains, chasing another chunk of our “900 Miler Map.” For the uninitiated, that’s a delightfully...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia this Saturday! My talk, “Techniques and Tips for Pain-Free Hiking,” is happening Saturday, May 16th from 4:45-5:45pm in the Old Mill Conference Room....
by Collin Stuart Chambers
You made it through winter (almost!). You navigated snow, the ice, the wind that makes your eyes water in ways that have nothing to do with emotion. Congratulations. Now brace yourself for what comes next. Mud. So much mud. If you’ve spent the winter in a region...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
What’s Bugging You? A Trail Guide to Surviving Gnats in the Smokies Let’s talk about that special kind of madness that only a swarm of gnats can bring. You know the feeling—when they hover in clouds around your face, dive-bomb your eyeballs, and somehow find their way...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I have great news! I loved being an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner in the Smokies SO MUCH I’ve decide to be the long-season Ridgerunner again for the 2025 season! As a Ridgerunner in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I am grateful I get to be a devoted steward...
