Comments on: Anthony Creek – A.T. – Eagle Creek – Lost Cove -Bote Mtn. Loop

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 01:35:34 +0000

In reply to Renee. It was definitely one for the books! Thanks for chiming in, Renee, and I'm glad you enjoyed reading about it! :-)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:55:34 +0000

In reply to Renee. Hey Renee! Thanks so much for your thoughts and I hope the tips were helpful! Knowledge empowers me more than anything else in the woods, and I love trying to pay it forward by sharing it with others when I can. :-)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:54:30 +0000

In reply to Brenda Harbin.

Hey Brenda! Something about that Anthony Creek area brings in cranky bears, huh?! I think it’s normal for any of us to want to run with an encounter like this. I definitely wanted to, and there’s a part of me that still can’t believe I didn’t (but obviously I’m glad I didn’t). I hope you’re out on some fun adventures this summer with the break. Happy trails to you too, and let me know if you ever want to hit a trail together! 🙂

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:52:11 +0000

In reply to Smoky Scout. Hey Sharon! I have learned volumes over the years from your many adventures, and you are one of the people I think about in these situations: "What would Sharon do right now?" And we need to get out on an adventure together soon, so neither of us are overnighting solo :-)

By: Smoky Scout

Smoky Scout — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:49:50 +0000

Great story with my morning coffee, Nancy! Lessons I’ve learned in multiple hikes over the years (parking mistakes, Yogi picnicking bears, perturbed bears, sketchy creek crossings) you packed into one overnight. I’ve encountered pistol packing hikers but no shots fired. [I would report that to the backcountry office as well, hopefully they are keeping notes on such things.] For good or bad, I’ve been questioning my solo overnighting these days and this story makes me nervous.

By: Brenda Harbin

Brenda Harbin — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:52:43 +0000

As usual, Nancy, I love reading about your adventures! Your writing style makes me feel like I am on the journey with you. Interestingly, I had a bear bluff charge me on Anthony Creek trail two years ago. I was on a solo day hike and it came over a ridge. As soon as it saw me, it charged – three long jumps down the hill as it was making a loud huffing noise! I am embarrassed to say that as I carried an air horn and bear spray, my instinct was to run. I ran about 10 steps, stopped myself, and turned (with an incredibly shaky voice) to talk to the bear. I now know that it takes a lot of courage to stand your ground during a bluff charge, so I tip my hat to your bravery. Happy trails, my friend!

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:40:22 +0000

OH MY! That was quite a hike. Glad you shared your “real life’ tips with us!