Hey, all.
Just did an overnight on the AT, from N. Ga to S. North Carolina.
I planned it as a two-nighter, but on the second day all I encountered was dead trees!
I'd heard there'd been fires in this area (just north of the GA-NC border) in recent years. And a lot of the trees were still standing. But they showed no evidence of buds or any other growth or greenery, contrary to their younger counterparts. And many of 'em were already leaning or profoundly beat up by insects or other critters.
I kept walking, and looking, and finally made it back to my truck.
Anyone else find themselves in a situation like this on the AT? Ever decide a "dead" tree was sturdy enough to hang for one night? What criteria did you use to decide?
I know there are tips (a Shug video, most likely) on how to set up your hammock/tarp using just your hiking poles. I guess I need to watch that again and practice it.
TIA for any tips.
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