Shoutout to Lauderdale County High School
Bennett Lee
2023-02-03
Shoutout to Patrick Freeman and over 100 students at Lauderdale County High School who are following my progress on the Appalachian Trail.
Highest Point on the Appalachian Trail
Bennett Lee
2023-01-30
I made it to Fontana Dam, the gateway to the Smokies. They’re gorgeous. Amazing views from Clingmans Dome, the highest point on the Appalachian Trail. Then my socks froze solid.
Leading the Pack
Bennett Lee
2023-01-27
Apparently I am leading the pack for north bound (NOBO) thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Not sure how because I’m super slow.
First Snow on the Trail
Bennett Lee
2023-01-28
Huge storm hit while I was the Appalachian Trail. Fortunately, I was able to get off trail, then enjoy the fresh snow-covered trails afterwards.
Done with Georgia!
Bennett Lee
2023-01-21
Done with Georgia and into North Carolina. Here’s an update on my injuries and adventures in the first two weeks on the Appalachian Trail.
Beautiful Sunrise at Rocky Mountain
Bennett Lee
2023-01-07
Beautiful sunrise this morning from the top of Rocky Mountain, Georgia.
Appalachian Trail: The Beginning
Bennett Lee
2023-01-28
The start of my Appalachain Trail adventure, from Amicalola Falls to Neel Gap. This is also the start of my larger attempt of the Calendar Year Triple Crown, hiking nearly 8,000 miles in one single year.
Calendar Year Triple Crown 2023
Bennett Lee
2023-01-29
My Calendar Year Triple Crown (CYTC) of 2023: a solo hike of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trails. Nearly 8,000 miles in one year.
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Beyond the Dome Photos
Beyond the Dome: photo documentary of the first new passage found in Natural Bridge Caverns in over 50 years! See the huge rooms, massive formations, and amazing colors that these expeditions discovered.
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Compilation of the most commonly used caving knots, including a printable workbook containing detailed tying instructions and photos.
