Tag: Tour de Smokies
Nancy East’s ‘Chasing the Smokies Moon’ provides motivation for your own challenges
January 9, 2023
by Julie Dodd If you’re looking for an uplifting and inspiring book to help you start off the New Year,[…]
Read MoreNancy East and Chris Ford complete Tour de Smokies; their PSAR fundraising continues
November 13, 2020
by Julie Dodd Nancy “Seal Mom” East and Chris “Pacer” Ford completed their Tour de Smokies by walking through an[…]
Read MoreHikers near completion of their Tour de Smokies: Clothing and gear vital for comfort and safety
October 1, 2020
by Julie Dodd An important part of a successful hike is what you wear and what you carry with you.[…]
Read MoreTour de Smokies enters Week 3: Food and drink play critical role in hiking success
September 23, 2020
by Julie Dodd What should I eat and drink when hiking? That’s a question hikers ask, whether they are going[…]
Read MoreImprove your hiking safety with footwear and hiking poles
September 16, 2020
by Julie Dodd A hike that starts as a fun activity can turn into an emergency situation because of a[…]
Read MoreTour de Smokies fundraiser for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue raises awareness about hiking safety, including importance of hike planning
September 9, 2020
by Julie Dodd The Tour de Smokies is underway for Nancy East and Chris Ford. The two experienced hikers set[…]
Read MoreRanger Liz Hall leads GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR)
August 27, 2020
by Julie Dodd Ranger Liz Hall joined the Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff in June as the park’s first[…]
Read MoreTour de Smokies hikers hope to raise $60,000 for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR)
August 3, 2020
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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