FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES

I was pleased to meet a group of 5 day hikers at Russell Field, and not just any day hikers but members of the "FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES" and members of "MARGARET STEVENS 900 MILERS".  I hope I got that correct.
They, in part are helping in many ways to preserve the Smokies for generations to come in as natural way as possible.  I 'SALUTE' you!
Keep hiking,
Carl Goodman, aka KY Greybeard
GA/ME 1999
PCT 2008

I THANK "YOU"

Occasionally I receive cards from thru-hikers who passed in the Spring, trekking through the Smokies, Katahdin bound.  I was particularly pleased to receive a card from Chris Minnich and Jamie Ratchford because during training for our 2015 spring patrols, we are told, as Ridgerunners, we are Ambassadors, representing the ATC and the Park Service.
Hearing from thru-hikers is always a pleasure, but to know you have in any way made their hike better, is very rewarding.
"Studmuffin", "Glorious Laughter", I THANK YOU!