Hiking and Backpacking with Goose
Join Goose (Trail Name) for quick summaries of his hiking and backpacking journeys at various locations Copyright: SBR Services
Episodes
In this episode I review the short hike to the Kuwohi observation tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This mountain was previously known as Clingmans Dome for well over century.
I also have a brief discussion on safety when hiking during this episode.
The Appalachian Trail and the trail to Andrews Bald can also be accessed from here.
Photos can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin
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In this episode I discuss different types of two way radios and other communication devices and their possible uses for hikers.
Find me on Instagram and X - @gooseahikin
#GMRS #FRS #HAM #CB #amateurradio #citizensband #satellite #hiking
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In this episode I take a 9 mile waterfall hike on the Middle Prong Trail in the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Resources mentioned during this episode include:
https://hikinginthesmokys.com/alphabetical-trail-list/
Book by Adams and Barr
Photos of this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin
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In this episode I take a 14 mile day hike on the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina.
Photos from this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin
#palmettotrail #swampfoxpassage #swampfox #swamps #hiking #trails #southcarolina #charleston #myrtlebeach #georgetown
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This is the third and final installment of my three day hiking, camping and exploring journey in and around the Cades Cove area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In this episode I hike a popular loop route in the Elkmont area of the park. This loop hike includes Little River Trail, Cucumber Gap Trail and Jakes Creek Trail. This hike includes a dangerous stream crossing. After my hike I explore the historic community of...
This is the second in a series of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove.
In this episode I hike a route that I call the Crib Gap Trail Lollipop which includes Crib Gap Trail and small sections of two other trails. This hike includes a wet walk through a hiker tunnel. I also see several bears in Cades Cove and have a very wet night in the tent.
Photos of this and many of my hikes can be...
This is the first of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove.
In this episode I hike Chestnut Top Trail.
Photos of this and other hikes are posted on Instagram - @gooseahikin
#hiking #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #tennessee
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In this episode I hike the Chimney Tops Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where I got a great view of a unique geological formation - Chimney Tops.
Photos from this and other hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin
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In this episode I take a winter hike on Metcalf Bottoms Trail and Little Brier Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Destinations include:
- Little Greenbrier School
- Walker Sisters Cabin and Homestead
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/little-greenbrier-school-and-walker-homesite.htm
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/historyculture/walker-sisters.htm
Photos of this hike can be found on Instagram:
@gooseahikin
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In this episode, I recount my experiences during Hurricane Helene as well as my hike to Andrews Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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This episode is an audio guide to the Smokies. Topics include:
- An overview of the park
- Best views in the park
- Viewing wildlife in the park
- Waterfalls in the park
- Popular hikes in the park
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In this episode, I backpack on the Rich Mountain Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This Lollipop shaped loop includes section of Rich Mountain Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, Scott Mountain Trail and Crooked Arm Branch Trail. The trail head is located in the Cades Cove area of the park.
Trail review from smokymountains.com
Photos from this and other hikes can be found on Instagram -...
In this episode I hike to Charlie's Bunion on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of the most popular hikes in the park. I also update you on things going on in my life as well as a shorter hike that I took on the point lookout trail in Panther Creek State Park.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/chimneys-alternative-charlies-bunion.htm
In this episode I plan to hike to Alum Cave on the Alum Cave Trail, but "call an audible" and continue my hike to Mount LeConte, one of the highest peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the eastern U.S.
I also recount the story of "Smoky Jack" and update you on things going on with me.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/chimneys-alternative-alum-cave-bluffs.htm
https://www.lecontelodge.com/
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In this episode, I review a recent spur of the moment hike that I took on the Fighting Creek Nature Trail, including a side hike to Cataract Falls. I also discuss the John Ownby Cabin. This trail is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near the Sugarlands Visitor Center and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Photos are available on Instagram - @gooseahikin
Your feedback on this episode would be appreciated. You can reach me on I...
In this episode, I will review a recent hike that I took at Panther Creek State Park in east Tennessee. I will also discuss using items that you have in your backpacking and camping gear inventory to better ride out power outages.
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/panther-creek-hiking
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html
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In this episode I hike Abrams Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backpacker.com considers this one of the 10 most dangerous hikes in America! I also discuss goings on with other personal projects and include a discussion of hiking (trekking) poles.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/abrams-falls.htm
https://www.backpacker.com/skills/america-s-10-most-dangerous-hikes-abrams-falls-great-smoky-mtns-tn
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