by Collin Stuart Chambers
My first season as a Ridgerunner on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park was incredible—but it started off cold. I quickly learned that staying warm enough to sleep well through the night was a challenge. Here’s a little something I...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
The first hitch of the 2025 Smokies Ridgerunner Season was delayed by a day due to a winter storm. I was originally to enter the south section of the AT at Newfound Gap, but most of the roads in and through the park were closed. I was able to drive around the park and...
