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Dismantling of Apple House Shelter

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Apple House Shelter just north of 19E will be dismantled March 7, 2012. We have put warnings in the two primary books used by north bounders.  One is 2012 AT Guide to Hiking (North Bound edition) and the ALDHA Companion.  There … Continue reading →

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2012 Trail to Every Classroom Alumni Workshop Application

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Steve Perri Reporting Apply today for three great workshops we’re offering to Trail to Every Classroom alumni in 2012!  Alumni workshops will provide an immersive experience where placed-based service learning content and pedagogy are explored in more depth, continuing to build upon the … Continue reading →

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2011 AT Statistics

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Jeff Siirola reporting Statistics for 2011 AT maintenance has now been added to our year by year summary and charts. Data for 2011 is below. It’s been an amazing year setting all sorts of club records! Year: 2011 TEHCC Total: … Continue reading →

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New Chestnut Trail at Bays Mountain Park

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Vic Hasler reporting A new single track trail for beginning mountain bikers at Bays Mountain Park has been designed and constructed by Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association.  While no trail signage or blazes exist yet, the designated “Chestnut Trail” is … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead – October 17th

Posted on October 17, 2011 by admin

You may be thinking that with Fall quickly approaching (or is it here already?) the activities will be slowing down. Well they have according to our schedule, except for our Fall Dinner this Friday of course. Rehash your summer adventures … Continue reading →

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Elk Knob – Saturday October 8

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Leader: Joe DeLoach, 423-753-7263 Trail 4 miles round trip with 1000 ft elevation gain North of Boone are some high but seldom visited mountains sometimes referred to as the Amphibolite Mountains, for the hard, alkaline rock that underlies them. The … Continue reading →

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Explore the Holston River series – Wadlow Gap to Weber City, June 18

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Deb Reynolds reporting The flat water series continued on 6/18 with a new section for me and most others.  We had a large group of eight folks who were looking for a relaxing paddle and new territory.  Jamie and Eric … Continue reading →

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Friday Hikers: Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge, June 17

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Collins Chew reporting We had ideal weather for our 4.8-mile hike from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge and return and then another 0.5 mile (about) hike through the Rhododendron Gardens.  Along the AT, the rhododendrons were upstaged by a nearly … Continue reading →

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HA-1– Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Vic Hasler, Rental Equipment Coordinator (rental [at] tehcc [dot] org) A new type of equipment for the hiking club – trekking poles.  Based on discussion held at the March Lunch & Learn, a pair of Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork … Continue reading →

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Friday Hikers: AT – Braemar to Shook Branch, June 10

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

Collins Chew reporting We hiked from Braemar over Pond Mountain on the AT to Shook Branch to measure a new relocation near the top of Pond Mountain.  The relocation measured 1851 feet long and the entire section ended up 0.1 … Continue reading →

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