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Tony Bucko AT If you're here you know me. I start the trail on June 13th, wish me luck.

I will be posting regular location updates on my Appalachian Trail hike on this page plus pics and general updates when internet access allows.

SPRINGER MTN GA!!2,198.4 miles DONE!!Amazing experience, I'll get a bigger update out once I'm warm and dry.
20/10/2023

SPRINGER MTN GA!!
2,198.4 miles DONE!!
Amazing experience, I'll get a bigger update out once I'm warm and dry.

Sunset on Blood Mountain, 2nd to last night on trail. I am gonna miss these views.
18/10/2023

Sunset on Blood Mountain, 2nd to last night on trail. I am gonna miss these views.

Last hostel night on trail, great dinner and cookies at Green Dragon Hostel. Back out for our last few days this morning...
18/10/2023

Last hostel night on trail, great dinner and cookies at Green Dragon Hostel. Back out for our last few days this morning!

Colors are really starting to pop today, last hostel night of the trip on Hiawassee tonight.
17/10/2023

Colors are really starting to pop today, last hostel night of the trip on Hiawassee tonight.

Started in the rain and ending in the rain. The day to GA started with sun and finished with hail, rain, fog & wind. Wou...
16/10/2023

Started in the rain and ending in the rain. The day to GA started with sun and finished with hail, rain, fog & wind. Wouldn't make sense to have it any other way, only 75 miles to go.
At least there was a big rock to eat my snack under.

29° at camp this morning but at least there is sun, last school week on trail.
16/10/2023

29° at camp this morning but at least there is sun, last school week on trail.

Started out raining and cold again at Wayah Bald (5,337 ft.) but off the mountain a bit nicer at the road crossing.
15/10/2023

Started out raining and cold again at Wayah Bald (5,337 ft.) but off the mountain a bit nicer at the road crossing.

Well it turned into a beautiful hike up to Wesser Bald out of the wet and cold morning. Still great sights to see this ...
14/10/2023

Well it turned into a beautiful hike up to Wesser Bald out of the wet and cold morning. Still great sights to see this last week!

My last Saturday on trail started dark and rainy, looks like some rough weather on the way to GA.
14/10/2023

My last Saturday on trail started dark and rainy, looks like some rough weather on the way to GA.

Finish up the Smokey Mountains and into Fontana for our last zero day of the trip, 165 miles left to go.Fun fact, the Fo...
11/10/2023

Finish up the Smokey Mountains and into Fontana for our last zero day of the trip, 165 miles left to go.
Fun fact, the Fontana dam is where they filmed The Fugitive when Dr. Kimble jumped off the dam.

Clingmans Dome, the highest point on the AT (6,612 ft.) and the 200 mile remaining mark this morning.Passed 2,000 total ...
10/10/2023

Clingmans Dome, the highest point on the AT (6,612 ft.) and the 200 mile remaining mark this morning.
Passed 2,000 total miles for the hike just after along the ridge. Great views this morning!!

More of the Smokeys, Gatlinburg for a quick resupply.
09/10/2023

More of the Smokeys, Gatlinburg for a quick resupply.

Good start up on Crosby K**b for the day
08/10/2023

Good start up on Crosby K**b for the day

08/10/2023

32° at camp this morning and we are heading up over 6,000 ft. today. Gonna be a chilly one.

Great views from the top of Max Patch, freezing and windy today.
07/10/2023

Great views from the top of Max Patch, freezing and windy today.

Great hike into Hot Springs, NC, stopping for a resupply and back out tomorrow.
05/10/2023

Great hike into Hot Springs, NC, stopping for a resupply and back out tomorrow.

Little better view off of Big Firescald K**b today.
04/10/2023

Little better view off of Big Firescald K**b today.

Not much of a view from the top of Big Butt Mtn (4,809 ft) but a few good views on the way up this morning.Really starti...
04/10/2023

Not much of a view from the top of Big Butt Mtn (4,809 ft) but a few good views on the way up this morning.
Really starting to feel like fall out here, cooling off.

Another beautiful day and hike up Big Bald (5,504 ft.), hoping to keep this weather for the last 3 weeks of the hike.
03/10/2023

Another beautiful day and hike up Big Bald (5,504 ft.), hoping to keep this weather for the last 3 weeks of the hike.

More good weather on the way to the Smokeys next week.Just over 350 miles to go!
02/10/2023

More good weather on the way to the Smokeys next week.
Just over 350 miles to go!

Riding the TN/NC border till the Smokeys in about a week.
01/10/2023

Riding the TN/NC border till the Smokeys in about a week.

Add Round Bald and Jane Bald to the list today, beautiful day in the Roan Highlands!!
30/09/2023

Add Round Bald and Jane Bald to the list today, beautiful day in the Roan Highlands!!

Beautiful hike up Hump Mtn (5,587 ft.) today in the Roan Highlands.Got a bit of color on the trees, hope for more in the...
30/09/2023

Beautiful hike up Hump Mtn (5,587 ft.) today in the Roan Highlands.
Got a bit of color on the trees, hope for more in the Smokeys!

Hiking along the Laurel Fork and Laurel Falls, a few decent climbs this morning.Starting to get some leaf color, looking...
29/09/2023

Hiking along the Laurel Fork and Laurel Falls, a few decent climbs this morning.
Starting to get some leaf color, looking forward to the highlands and views tomorrow.

Finally got some sun at Watauga Lake Dam.
28/09/2023

Finally got some sun at Watauga Lake Dam.

First morning in TN and it's wet and rainy, just the way we like it.Gotta watch out for coe patties out here.
28/09/2023

First morning in TN and it's wet and rainy, just the way we like it.
Gotta watch out for coe patties out here.

Back on trail, just crossed in TN. 3 states and 467 miles left to go.
27/09/2023

Back on trail, just crossed in TN. 3 states and 467 miles left to go.

One last foggy and rainy day before getting into Damascus to meet back up with my hiking buddies and a day off.Buzzard R...
24/09/2023

One last foggy and rainy day before getting into Damascus to meet back up with my hiking buddies and a day off.
Buzzard Rock was supposed to be a good spot for a sunrise, glad I didn't get up too early for it.

Great hike up to Mt. Rodgers (5,729 ft.) today! A bit windy and rainy as usual on the mountains, just the way I like it.
23/09/2023

Great hike up to Mt. Rodgers (5,729 ft.) today! A bit windy and rainy as usual on the mountains, just the way I like it.

Good morning from Grayson Highlands, camped here last night at over 4,600 ft. One of the coldest and most windy nights ...
23/09/2023

Good morning from Grayson Highlands, camped here last night at over 4,600 ft. One of the coldest and most windy nights I've had on trail, can't wait for my cold weather gear in Damascus.

Passed by Comer Creek Falls today heading up to the Grayson Highlands and Mt. Rodgers tomorrow. 1st time above 5,000 ft....
22/09/2023

Passed by Comer Creek Falls today heading up to the Grayson Highlands and Mt. Rodgers tomorrow. 1st time above 5,000 ft. in a while.

More of the same from VA, and crossed the 3/4 line.
21/09/2023

More of the same from VA, and crossed the 3/4 line.

Morning again, more great views from Virginia.
20/09/2023

Morning again, more great views from Virginia.

Morning, still in VA. Still pretty nice here.
19/09/2023

Morning, still in VA. Still pretty nice here.

600 miles left, gonna go quick!
18/09/2023

600 miles left, gonna go quick!

Got out of the rain yesterday at Woods Hole Hostel, an amazing place on trail.Heading to Dismal Falls today.
18/09/2023

Got out of the rain yesterday at Woods Hole Hostel, an amazing place on trail.
Heading to Dismal Falls today.

Made it to Dismal Falls, a bit too cold for a swim today.
18/09/2023

Made it to Dismal Falls, a bit too cold for a swim today.

Foggy and rainy this morning from Angel's Rest Rock. I really love these rhododendron forests up here.
17/09/2023

Foggy and rainy this morning from Angel's Rest Rock. I really love these rhododendron forests up here.

Just checking in, made it to Pearisburg, VA for a resupply, laundry, and a much needed shower. Back out tomorrow.
16/09/2023

Just checking in, made it to Pearisburg, VA for a resupply, laundry, and a much needed shower.
Back out tomorrow.

Beautiful morning from up on Dragon's Tooth! The triple crown did not disappoint at all.
14/09/2023

Beautiful morning from up on Dragon's Tooth! The triple crown did not disappoint at all.

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Top of Mt. Madison at 5,367, beautiful!

Pleasant River crossing impassable after 2 straight days of rain. Heading back to the hostel to wait it out.

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