George Turner (Old Growth)

I started out to thru hike the AT in the spring of 2016. After hiking from Marion, Virginia to Harper Ferry, I went home to visit the wife and dogs, slipped on the stairs and tore my rotator cuff. God has a sense of humor, people! After surgery and four months of rehab, I went back to Marion and hiked south to Springer. Can't wait to get back to the trail to finish what I started.

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Damascus to Erwin

Damascus to Erwin

Erwin Mojo's 2+2+2...Hiker hunger is real After thoroughly enjoying the 2+2+2 at Mojo's for the second straight morning I left Damascus. I'm

Oct 6, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Walking with Fall

Walking with Fall

?I didn't really want to tear my rotator cuff, but if there is a silver lining in all this, it is that my rebuilt shoulder is a lot more like

Sep 21, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Evolving Plans and a Couple of Blogs to Check Out.

Evolving Plans and a Couple of Blogs to Check Out.

I can assure you that this isn't a selfie. This was right after surgery. I will admit that many thought I was nuts when I told them that I planned

Jun 18, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Insert F-bombs wherever you think they’re appropriate…

Insert F-bombs wherever you think they’re appropriate…

Bad News! Given the nature of this post feel free to insert F-bombs at random spots while reading.  Don't forget to use the adjective form.  I'm

May 9, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Milestones!

Milestones!

Harper's  Ferry I've made it to Harper's Ferry and I'm looking forward to my first planned break.  Tomorrow morning I get on a train to go home.

May 3, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
A New Normal

A New Normal

Waynesboro, Virginia Some switch has flipped and I'm sporting a new normal. I shower about once a week whether I need to or not. I'm asleep by 8:00

Apr 20, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Old Growth Rambles on!

Old Growth Rambles on!

Daleville, Virginia My wife dropped me off at Pearisburg after my zero. Saying goodbye was like taking off a bandaid. We all know there are two

Apr 8, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
My First Full Week

My First Full Week

Blackburg, Virginia It's been an eventful first week. I left the Relax Inn in Groseclose, Virginia early in the morning. The open sign blinked

Mar 29, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
The Longest Step

The Longest Step

I set out on cold, foggy morning My wife gave her blessing for this trip 15 months ago.  I've been in planning mode ever since, but no more.  My

Mar 20, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)
A rose by any other name…

A rose by any other name…

I'm going nuts waiting to hit the trail. I'm continuing to tweek my gear, but I could be out the door in an hour.  Base weight is down to 18 pounds.

Feb 19, 2016 : George Turner (Old Growth)