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.


Most viewed - Albatross Crew Members
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Mountain Man2151 views
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Tony2149 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
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Wendy2141 viewsWe met Wendy down in the gorge at Linville Falls and hiked back up with her, thereby making her a crew member.
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Big and Little2137 viewsBig Jim is on the starboard and Little Jim on port.
(for Sandcrabs port and left have four letters)

Big Jim is my living history lesson for an area called Bumpass Cove. He can tell you waterfalls can be dangerous. Broke his back as a child falling from one, living up Patty Creek.

They are in pictured in California Fields, TN. Where there are more bears than folks. That's
because the Forest Service owns that area now.
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ADF2127 viewsHis crew position is more like an instrument, Aviation Direction Finder. The reason for this title is his ability to rapidly ascend ridges I will only see from an aircraft, and find alternative trails when searching for "new" falls.

An excellent Woodsman I am fortunate to go waterfalling with.
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Andrew2121 viewsA frequent hiker and Son-in-law atop a big rock at Rocky Fork.
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Melisa2117 viewsHiked with her and two other crew members to Gentry Creek Falls. Besides being a joy to be around she is a better hiker than I. Mel, you are always welcome to take the lead on my hikes.

She found the first Geocasche I have seen, up under the falls.
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England Swings like.......2082 viewsGordon, a friend of another crew member, Lou, has the distinction of being our first foreign crew member

A very fit farm boy with NO trouble keeping up, is shown at Sill Branch Falls, TN.
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James, Kristina, Andrew, Brianna and Jacob2079 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.
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