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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Thanks !2047 viewsYou chose the toughest trail, thanks.
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Wendy2043 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 Little2041 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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He Can't Sing!2041 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.
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Mountain Man2037 views
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Melisa2035 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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ADF2024 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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Andrew2014 viewsA frequent hiker and Son-in-law atop a big rock at Rocky Fork.
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England Swings like.......1986 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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