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Tag: hiking safety

Nancy East’s ‘Chasing the Smokies Moon’ provides motivation for your own challenges

January 9, 2023

Nancy East holding 'Chasing the Smokies Moon'

by Julie Dodd If you’re looking for an uplifting and inspiring book to help you start off the New Year,[…]

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Hikers near completion of their Tour de Smokies: Clothing and gear vital for comfort and safety

October 1, 2020

Chris Ford and Nancy East in rain gear

by Julie Dodd An important part of a successful hike is what you wear and what you carry with you.[…]

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Improve your hiking safety with footwear and hiking poles

September 16, 2020

Nancy East hiking

by Julie Dodd A hike that starts as a fun activity can turn into an emergency situation because of a[…]

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Tour de Smokies fundraiser for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue raises awareness about hiking safety, including importance of hike planning

September 9, 2020

Hikers Chris Ford and Nancy East

by Julie Dodd The Tour de Smokies is underway for Nancy East and Chris Ford. The two experienced hikers set[…]

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Tour de Smokies hikers hope to raise $60,000 for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR)

August 3, 2020

Chris Ford and Nancy East hiking in GSMNP

by Julie Dodd Becoming a 900-Miler is quite an accomplishment. A hiker becomes a 900-Miler by hiking the 900+ maintained[…]

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