Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Last additions - Observers
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Derick2218 viewsIt takes a tough photographer to stand in cold Greenland Creek in December.

Derick is now baptist as a crew member of OA.
He did this all day, just to get the shot.
Dec 15, 2014
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Steve2302 viewsSteve just became a crew member when he showed Bol"Dar an I how to get to Middle Flat Laurel Falls. He even took the time to make sure an Old Albatross reached the top of a difficult climb back up to the trail.

Next time we are passing through Asheville, NC and not having a near death experience with fatigue, we will stop by The Double Crown for refreshments.
Nov 08, 2013
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Angie and Carol2107 viewsOur Guest River Gorge crew members. Two delightful ladies BJ and I met on the Guest River Trail.Jul 31, 2013
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Biologist 2112 viewsMet a Biologist coming from Splash Dam Fall, on the AT, with his two frightening companions.

As soon as I get his first name it will be posted. Folks likt this make the trail even more interesting.
Jun 14, 2013
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Katrin2026 viewsMet this young lady returning from Splash Dam Falls.

A recent college graduate and new to the area. She checked in here so she is now a crew member.

Talk about Beauty And The Beast!
Jun 14, 2013
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Glad To See You2106 viewsPanthertown hike.

I'll print their names as soon as they contact me.
May 16, 2013
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James, Kristina, Andrew, Brianna and Jacob1854 viewsMet these niece folks at Connestee Falls, NC. Sure glad families still do things like this together.

Hope joining the CREW doesn't hurt your reputation.
Apr 03, 2013
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He Can't Sing!1949 viewsRan into Charlie Price while hiking to Laurel Creek and Kiner Creek Falls, near Kingsport, TN.

He said not to confuse him with the Country singer. he may not be able to sing but, Charlie Pride, the singer, can't hike as good as this Charlie.
Nov 18, 2012
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Ami and Shannon2001 viewsMost hikers know it is not so much the trail as those who hike the trail.

Shannon, on the left, is a Nurse Lou and I met descending to the falls at Glen Burney park in Blowing Rock, NC.

Reaching the falls is no "Walk In The Park" but, these two were so determined they brought along flash lights just in case of nightfall before completion.

ATTABOY, Girls. Keep in touch so we may hike again.
Sep 02, 2012
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Tony1941 viewsTony is not only a crew member but, Family. Married my Granddaughter! Other than that, HE IS OK. A great athlete; rides bikes, and a needed member.

Our firsts hike together but, one waterfall is never enough. This is atop Steel Creek Falls, NC
Jul 04, 2012
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Wendy1925 viewsWe met Wendy down in the gorge at Linville Falls and hiked back up with her, thereby making her a crew member.Oct 26, 2011
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Andrew1896 viewsA frequent hiker and Son-in-law atop a big rock at Rocky Fork.Oct 14, 2011
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