Does anyone have any Hiker Blogs they are following this year? I'll admit, my interest as trailed off over the years because most of them seem pretty redundant.
Some of the early starters I have looked at have already gone home to lick their wounds (and egos).

On Facebook there is a group you can follow called '32 Feet Up.' They are a hiking family of FIFTEEN children and their single mother. Yes, you read that right. Hence the name, 32 feet. They have at least one dog in the mix too. I'm not sure I would like a group that large to show up at my campsite, but they are entertaining to watch from this distance.

Anyway, I don't think they have much of a chance, but Mom seems to have a good attitude all considered, and they are having fun.
They have a YouTube video channel too...

youtube.com/@32feetup

Man hikes to the summit of Stone Mountain (Georgia) almost every day for 3 years and loses 200 pounds. He is now going to (attempt to) thru hike the AT starting on May 1.

It's about 1 mile to the top; pretty much a steady uphill. This was my youngest sons favorite hike when he was young becasue there is a snack store on the summit and he knew we'd get him one of those frozen drinks and whatever he wanted to eat. Also it's only a 45 minute drive from the house which is an hour shorter than the drive to Springer. There is also a trail that goes around the base of the mountain that is right at 5 miles.

You can also get a certificate!

Non hikers can also take the cable car to the top and back.

I couldn't help but notice that they avoided shooting the carving on the front of the mountain.

A German brewery has developed a dehydrated beer. Could be great for backpacking except, it's not available yet, we don't know what it tastes like, it's alcohol free, if you want it cold. You'll have to pack in your own fridge and generator.

klosterbrauerei.com/shop/Bierpulver/951/951
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