This is a long overdue, but I've been busy and couldn't find the card to transfer the pictures to the computer until now. lol. These pictures are from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in December.
Backpacking partner
Me^
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It is one of the blessings of wilderness life that it shows us how few things we need in order to be perfectly happy.-- Horace Kephart
Yep,I am going again first week in April. I spent two Christmas's in a row there with my Dad backpacking in High school. It wasnt ideal to me at that age, but I cherish the memory now! I was ther last April as well. I plan to only be on At one night at Silers Bald. My son and I will do side trails to avoid the busy tru hikers at the shelters! Good Times!
Is there any winter fly fishing in that area and how good is the fishing?
Yes. We did some fly fishing, but didn't catch any at this time. The 2nd picture we fly fish that entire stretch. There was a deep hole just 15 yards from where I took picture. My backpacking partner claimed that creek has produced 50 fish in a single trip during spring/summer. Only problem is, you gotta fight the bears for it. He claim to see more bears in this area of the park than anywhere else in the national park. He said he was flying fishing last spring and he heard a noise and behind him there was a branch hanging over the creek and a black bear was just laying on the branch starring at him. lol. Guys I ride bikes with loves backcountry trout fishing in the Smoky Mountain.
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It is one of the blessings of wilderness life that it shows us how few things we need in order to be perfectly happy.-- Horace Kephart
Great pics. That is an area I have only driven through but definately want to backpack - sometime...
What is the tent on the right in the second pic? I don't recognize it.
Eureka Zeus EXO. It belongs to my partner. He asked if I wanted his tent for one I have. No deal. :)(he was joking, but still. lol) I really like the Big Agnes Seedhouse.
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It is one of the blessings of wilderness life that it shows us how few things we need in order to be perfectly happy.-- Horace Kephart
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