And how—before, during and after the ascent—the movie production company and its personnel showed respect for the overused trail section and interest in plans to increase stewardship and responsibility along the Appalachian Trail.
The movie will bring a new level of fame and attractiveness not only to the whole of the 2,180-mile trail, but also to Virginia’s 550 miles of it and to what is arguably the trail’s most famous en-route spot—McAfee Knob.
From stand up paddleboarding to hiking, there’s so many ways to enjoy the outdoors in Southwest Virginia. Roanoke Outside’s Pete Eshelman talks about the many outdoor activities families can participate in around the area.
A day on the New River on a Tangent Outfitters “Cast and Blast” is always big fun. A giant fish on a rookie’s line in the rapids can add a layer or two.
Salem’s Joseph Teh may be the most laidback ultra athlete you could find. Yes, he does ridiculous-distance races, but he cares much more about the experience and the scenery than his times, which are measured in days.
Outdoor-store owners recommend the best in new outside gear and new local beers, as well as where to walk or ride with a brewery or winery stop built in.
From her inauspicious first serious ride to now planning her days around getting out on the bike, Liz Smith is enduring a pretty serious outbreak of "Gear Acquisition Syndrome."
