Author: davidowriter

Trip Report: “A Tequila Sunrise Out of Whiskey Hollow.” (Appalachian Trail—Shenandoah National Park to Sky Meadows on the AT) (December 30-31, 2023) (22 miles)

Some day hikers approached us from the opposite direction on this final DCUL backpacking trip of 2023. Mark (“Snake Jumper”) smiled broadly and greeted them more warmly than to most hikers one passes on the Appalachian Trail. They greeted each other by name, exchanged a few words, and wished each other a happy New Year.... Continue Reading →

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Trip Report: Hazel Country Amble (Shenandoah National Park, St. Mary’s Rock, Buck Hollow, Pine Hill Gap, Pass Mountain) (November 17-19, 2023) (28 Miles)

Ahhhh—a November amble through the Shenandoah National Park (“SNP”)! Piecing together a few trail loops, we DCUL hikers strode up and down the mountains from Pine Hill Gap to Buck Hollow to Mary’s Rock to Pass Mountain. Solid mileage. Short Fall days. Bracing autumn chill. Nearby forest fires fully contained. Three DCULers signed on for... Continue Reading →

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Trip Report: “What You Missed . . . Animal House with Bon Jovi” (Mt. Rogers-Grayson Highlands-Iron Mountain Loop, Virginia) (Sept. 1-4, 2023, Labor Day Weekend) (62 miles)

I planned this Labor Day Weekend trip as I do any DCUL trip. I appeared for my planning appointment before the DCUL power-brokers at the national headquarters. With my PowerPoint presentation ready, I sat at the end of the 40 foot mahogany conference room table to present my plan. At the head of the table,... Continue Reading →

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