Photos and Trail Updates: Smokies, Hot Springs

The best way to see America is on foot. If you can, get outside and walk. It is awesome.

I have completed 275 miles of my journey. I've met many amazing people and seen so many incredible things. There is no way to capture and share the magnitude of this adventure here or on my youtube video blog... Kurt's A.T. Videos

This week's goal is 70 miles to Erwin, Tennessee by Friday evening. Here's a quick recap before I get out of the Hot Springs Public Library and back up the mountain:


Spring is trying so hard to burst through the forest floor.



High up on Rocky Top in the Smokies.

Stunning vistas from Mt. Buckley in the Smokies.

Hanging with fellow hikers at Newfound Gap, where I was met by Mom and Dad.

Thanks to my awesome parents for putting up Smurf, Smokey the Beard and me in Gatlinburg!

A late blast of winter added some adventure to our adventure, and made for some spectacular scenery.

After a 20-mile hike on Good Friday, we were all awestruck with yet another dose of trail magic.
Thanks to Cackles and the Sunshine Gang for the good times!
R to L: Hat Trick, Beans, Smurf, Cackles, me (Fitty Shrimp), Easy Rider, and Smokey the Beard.

Several of us cooked up Easter brunch at the Laughing Heart Hostel in Hot Springs.

An Easter lunch of pork BBQ was provided for about 45 hikers in Hot Springs.

So true!

Thanks to Shelby, Al, and everyone who has contributed toward my cousin Rich Jeanette's kidney transplant. We are now more than 50% of our goal! Here's the link to the donation page:

A Kidney for my Cousin

Happy trails, everyone!

"Fitty Shrimp"