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Fontana Dam, N.C.

April 18, 2008 – 10:51 am

I arrived in one slightly mangled piece at Fontana Dam, N.C., on Tuesday evening, almost three days ago, and have been resting ever since.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on April 18, 2008 at 10:51 am Comments (3)

Nantahala Outdoor Center, N.C.

April 7, 2008 – 2:08 pm

The last week was a very slow one, with a foot injury, gear problems and just plain stupidity slowing me down.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on April 7, 2008 at 2:08 pm Comments (3)

Franklin, N.C., March 28

March 28, 2008 – 6:45 pm

Not much of the last eight days was particularly scenic, but I am picking up speed and I did get a few good pictures.

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Helen, Ga., March 20 (Video)

March 20, 2008 – 2:01 pm

The last few days were pretty rough and strenuous, with two 4000 footers and one slightly injured left foot. I’m taking a day off the Trail to see if it gets better.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 20, 2008 at 2:01 pm Comments (10)

Video: Springer to Stover Creek, March 11

March 14, 2008 – 10:56 pm

I shot this video in something of a Ridley style my first day out on the Trail.

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Pictures from March 11-14

March 14, 2008 – 8:42 pm

Here are some selected pictures from my first few days on the Appalachian Trail.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 14, 2008 at 8:42 pm Comments (2)

Woody Gap, March 14

March 14, 2008 – 6:56 pm

As you probably know by now I decided to skip the approach trail and head directly from Springer Mountain. In the last three days I’ve made 20 miles, as far as Woody Gap, and gotten off the trail for a while to wait out some expected bad weather.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 14, 2008 at 6:56 pm Comments (0)

Amicalola Falls State Park, March 11

March 11, 2008 – 11:20 am

Later this morning I’ll be off up the approach trail, eight rather strenuous miles until I get to the top of Springer Mountain, the official start of the Appalachian Trail.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 11, 2008 at 11:20 am Comments (2)

Still in Atlanta, March 10

March 10, 2008 – 9:27 pm

I’m really leaving tomorrow, for real this time.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 10, 2008 at 9:27 pm Comments (0)

March 9: Atlanta

March 9, 2008 – 8:09 pm

I forgot something at REI and I have to go to the post office, so I’m sticking around for another day.

By Michael Hampton | Posted on March 9, 2008 at 8:09 pm Comments (0)