What: Backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Camping: Free primitive camping with bear bag wires and water at sites 52 (very cold) and 60 (good streamside location but too close to entrance)
Stories of interest: Burrito Man, 99 cent cream slushes after 8PM, Jeff's late-night encounter with the bear, Scott's unfortunate incident with the firecrackers and ranger, Heidi's dry-rotted shoes, Frank's mattress bag, Scott's tent-alternative
Costs (per person):
Gas: $25
Salsas in Asheville: $10
Cream Slush at Sonic: $.99
Ticket for setting off firecrackers in national park (only Scott): $100
Trip Members: Frank, Jeff, Derek, Andrew, Scott, Cheryl, Heidi, Jorge
Novel bridge design
Scott's improvised tent
Asheville