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Great North Mountain Winter Adventure
2020-12-20 01:10:55 UTCLast week I completed a 13-mile backpacking trip on the Great North Mountain in the George Washington National Forest. The trip covered parts of Virginia and West Virginia. The snow-covered forest was magical, the views endless, and the night bitterly cold. Fortunately, we were well-prepared to spend a night in…
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Dodging the Crowds at Dolly Sods
2020-11-15 18:53:02 UTCIn October, I hiked Dolly Sods Wilderness to check out the fall colors
Dolly Sods Wilderness is a rugged place. The area is largely a plateau on the Allegheny Front with elevations ranging from 2,500 to over 4,700 feet. It absorbs a constant assault by the elements, especially the wind.…