Gear Review: Vibram’s FiveFingers KSO (Keep Stuff Out)
by JP on Jul.02, 2009, under Gear Review
Rating: A+
I have recently purchased a new pair of “hiking” shoes that I can definitively say are not like anything I was aware existed before this summer.
If you are like me, and spend enough time around “outdoorsy” people, you may have noticed these strange new “toed” shoes popping up on the trails, beaches, rivers and lakes. Vibram, the maker of a very durable boot soles has recently started gaining a lot of attention for its making of the FiveFingers shoes. These shoes are branded as “a barefoot alternative,” and I for one agree with that slogan, but think that it does not go far enough.
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Helton Creek Falls
by JP on Jun.14, 2009, under Georgia Hiking Trails
Near Blairsville, Georgia
Helton Falls is one of the most serene waterfalls I have seen in Georgia. While it is not the largest falls with a 30 foot and 50 foot cascading drop, or the most powerful falls I have seen, its surroundings make it a must see waterfall in Georgia.
SouthernHiker is Back
by JP on Jun.14, 2009, under Hiking Trails
SouthernHiker is back. After a brief hiatus while roadtripping across America to Yellowstone, the Tetons, Arches, Moab, the Grand Canyon, and many other outdoor locations, I am back. My apologies to readers, as I did not have full internet access while on the trip. As you can well imagine, internet card signals are less than [...]
Delay in Posting
by JP on May.24, 2009, under Hiking Trails
Sorry for the delay in posting. A new article on Helton Creek Falls will be up this week. My internet card is broken, and a replacement is being sent. Until then, I’m limited to writing drafts, and submittting this quick post. Again, sorry for not having a post this week.
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Brasstown Bald
by JP on May.17, 2009, under Georgia Hiking Trails
Length: 0.6 miles
Difficulty:Moderately steep, but paved
I wish I could start this post off with some beautiful view over the Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina mountains, but unfortunately, my view from the top of Brasstown Bald was not much better than the views I had from Clingmans Dome. It looks like that just weekend was just not my weekend for hiking Georgia and Tennessee’s highest peaks.
Despite this fact, I will still be more than happy to tell you about the trail and the park, after all, it’s not the destination that matters, its the journey to it.
As can be clearly read on the photo, Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia at 4,784 feet. The trail and the observation tower to this point are both located within a federally protected and managed park.
