Blue Ridge Adventure Tribe - BRAT

09/02/2022

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY, AND VERY ADVENTUROUS, HOLIDAY WEEKED!!!

10/25/2021

08/09/2021

Yes! Moving home base to Knoxville, TN! BRAT is still going to have hikes all over the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, but we have added a specific group for Knoxville and the Surrounding areas! Check out our page on FB, and look for Adventure’s Knox’ing!!!
New hikes and adventures coming SOON!!!

10/29/2020

Check out Events and Other great info on the BRAT - Group page. Link above ^^^ In the groups section! I want to see the kayaks and the bikes and the skis!!!
Just because we’re based in the blue ridge doesn’t mean we don’t travel!!!
Show us your stuff!!!

10/23/2020

This would be an awesome addition!!!!

09/03/2020

Would love for you to join the group page “BRAT-Group page”. Until late September, most will be posted over there!!!!

06/24/2020

There are some cool classes and stuff coming up for those who are interested!!!!

https://www.nolilearn.org/

Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Insitute (NOLI) is Northeast Tennessee's leading comprehensive outdoor school. Located in Erwin, Tennesse along the banks of the Nolichucky River we offer instruction in a wide variety of outdoor activities and disciplines for all abilities.

03/17/2020

https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/appalachian-trail-conservancy-urges-thru-hikers-postpone-hikes/

In a notice sent out around 1:30 p.m. MT on March 17, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy formally requested that 2020 Appalachian Trail thru-hikers postpone their section hikes and thru-hikes due to the spread of COVID-19. The habits of thru-hikers—including congregating at shelters, around picnic ...

02/26/2020

I have my ticket. We have some extras. This is going to be an amazing night!!!!

02/12/2020

Since this group reaches MANY parts of the U.S. I need to post. Florida is my second home. Dolphins are one of my first loves. This absolutely sickens me.

There are graphic pics, so be forewarned. If any of you down in Florida, or those who travel to kayak, fish, etc... hear any word of this, the number is in the article.

Let's try and make this stop.

NOAA said Tuesday their Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction of the person or persons responsible for the recent deaths of two dolphins in Florida.

02/11/2020

Ok... Groupon has tickets for $30. I’m getting one now!!!! Who’s in?

We can zelle, PayPal or cash app the funds.

I’m limited to 6.

Purchasing at 10pm EST.

01/28/2020

https://apsari.com/these-glow-in-the-dark-ropes-are-a-must-have-for-camping-trips

These glow-in-the-dark ropes will help avoid camping accidents in the pitch dark where one could trip on a rope used to keep tents up.

01/27/2020

https://www.facebook.com/823270541043217/posts/2700815106622075/

-MLR

It isn't hard to understand why the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia were voted one of the 50 most beautiful places in the world by US News Travel.

01/15/2020

I LOVE this idea sooo much! Right up there with Bat Houses!

https://realfarmacy.com/build-bee-hotels-to-help-save-native-bees/

A garden with happy, healthy bees grows happy, healthy plants. Why not...

01/05/2020

New combined hike/camp.

Need to be of solid physical and spiritual constitution for this one.

I’m IN!

01/01/2020

Just shared with me, thank you , Tyler Grooms!

2021. I’ve got this! Who’s with me?

https://youtu.be/IJduf7v4Wwo

In 2019, I did something that would change my life forever. I thru-hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.

12/30/2019

PLANNING SOMETHING FOR SATURDAY!!!!

Keep an eye out this evening!

12/29/2019

Absolutely amazing hikes today!!!

Jonathan invited me and several others on a two part hike. First time meeting everyone, and well... hikers are the coolest people!!!

Blackrock Mountain Trail
Sam’s K**b

North Carolina

12/20/2019

So many have asked! All “moderate” hikes... promise!

All within 1.5 - 2 hrs of Johnson City, TN.

Unless I have some badasses looking for a challenge!!!

All will be posted tomorrow!

12/20/2019

This is why we love opossums. 💜

This trail cam photo beautifully demonstrates a symbiotic relationship -- a special interaction between species that provides a balance that can only be achieved by working together.

12/16/2019

Ok Tribe!

Two pages... one is going to have offered travel packages.

One, local, daily adventures... suggestions. A place to gather around the campfire and chat.

Love all of you for the support! I have the best humans! THE BEST!!!!

12/15/2019

Thank everyone, so much.

This is in its inception, however, it’s an “old soul”.

This has been a dream of mine for a good 40+ years.

It’s been in the works for two years.

Thank you for the add! Things should start popping here shortly!

💜💚💙

12/15/2019

Thank You!!!
❤️💕😁

11/22/2019

Sometimes, once just isn’t enough! Especially for me... lol.

11/24/2019...Going back and attempting to beat my 7 hrs and 50 min. This time I won’t have over 40 lbs on my back, keeping it under 30lbs. Keeping it real.

It’s 3.5 miles straight up (10° consistent incline) to the point where this photo was taken.

That’s when it gets fun! One of my best tribe companions and I will then travel to the end of the mountain line, just to where the clouds break, far right. .

Looks like a gentle rollercoaster until you realize all those peaks and valleys are 700’+... One after the other after the other...6000’ + elevation gain for the day. About 13 miles.

This time, hope to have ANY VIEW when reaching the summit. Rain and fog killed that last time.

More importantly, I want to beat and better myself! 50 years old and kicking ass all the way!!!!