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Clingmans Dome

  • Frank
  • Apr 18, 2019
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Day 17 and 18 Up early and by 8:30 on top of Rocky Top 5440 ft - great views. We decide to push for Clingmans Dome to see the sunset which would make it a 20 mile day. Sunset was a bit cloudy but still beautiful. We camp a short distance away and go back up Clingmans for the sunrise. Wind is blowing 40 mph and cold. We don’t linger after the sunrise and move on. With the wind and cold nobody slept much last night. 7 miles to Newfound Gap and there is Trail Magic. Wonderful food, fruit and cold drinks. Thank You Robin. We go into Gatlinburg and have a good meal and beer at the Brewery. A great few days. Still feel like that kid playing hooky!!!!

 
 
 

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About Frank

Frank, a Father of 3, Papa of 7 never sits still for long! He is passionate about exploring and conquering new quests and is always looking forward to the next one!

In 2019, Frank embarked on his life long dream of hiking the AT, which he accomplished over a 5 month period! Just over a year later, in November 2020, he spent 8 weeks biking from San Diego, CA to New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Ten months after returning home, in November of 2021, Frank was diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma. The outlook was not promising, but Frank prevailed and is doing better than ever! It was one more conquered 

He is now embarking on a canoe trip along the Missouri River and will be raising money and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 

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