Horrible Appalachian Trail Conditions, Closures, and 2025 Thru Hiker Season

[@Ramdinohikes]

The trail is hurt , but it'll be back with the help of the hiker community and the awesome trail maintainers. If you have been on a section that was hit by Hellene, send in your pics and where the damage was, especially bridges, shelters etc. Or a short :30 vid is welcome too!

[@chriskelly6559]

Thanx Dino.

[@nymph40]

Not the first time not the last time sa😢

[@KenFernbach]

@@Ramdinohikes don't know if I will ever get to hike any part of the trail - can only watch and admire those who have, God bless them all - quite a thing to watch though, love these posts! 🏞️🙏

[@thearkansashiker]

Hi Ramdino! I've been behind since the Tornado back home pulled me from my thru-hike. I wanted to catch up a little on thanking you for your time and effort completing your videos and helping out the hiking community. You are my number one source for AT news!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks for those kind words amd your awesome support.

[@shadowdemon13]

It's already started. The trail groups that have volunteers available are already clearing the trails.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That's awesome to hear!

[@JaruWalks]

Big shout out to Triple 1! Met him in 2 feet of snow in January. True to his word- first to start, last to finish! -Nightshift

[@thoresundby5325]

So happy to hear you say: "You're going". I live in Norway 🇳🇴, and I've been planning and dreaming of my 2025 AT through hike for about 5 years now. I've just quit my job, and for me, it's now or never. Heartbreaking to see the pictures of all the destructions, and all the suffering in the area. My thoughts goes to all the good people there, and I will be there next year. ❤

[@ronniebozeman5059]

When all the leaves get down....im gonna start clearing my section...just start sawing...im near the iron mtn gap in north carolina

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks I've heard it was hit hard

[@danielfegley2735]

I'm surprised to hear there are people still finishing up there through hikes this late in the season . Being in Pennsylvania, I tend to stay out of the woods from the beginning of small game till the beginning of January .

[@Ramdinohikes]

Sobos or flippers who start much later than nobo pure

[@toomuchgarden6898]

Triple One and Gadget Girl living the motto "last one to Katahdin wins!" Congratulations to both!

[@marioswanson]

Need to support the hostel owners and trail communities.

[@jonnewbury3482]

Congratulations to those that made the summit this year! Slowly planning my try at it. Prayers for those affected by the storm.

[@goldpop5001]

Good to see Gadget Girl touch the cairns--the actual summit of Katahdin.

[@michaelpreddy5514]

Thanks for what you do Ramdino!

[@Ramdinohikes]

My pleasure!

[@Noki1346]

Thank you Sir. For all the useful informations on your channel. I am from Germany and plan to hike the AT in 2026. Even when some parts will be still closed. I will skip them and walk only the roads which will possible to pass. Your Hiking Community in the US is amazing.

[@KatWoodland]

@Noki1346 You are in for an amazing adventure!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Congrats to Triple One, and Gadget Girl on summiting Katahdin! 🎉

[@cordelianoelle]

We were canoeing the Suwannee when a bad storm hit. There was a tornado warning. We stay in these screened in patios (so no walls). it was pretty scary. Now because of the hurricanes over the past several years, the patios are gone or need to be. The parks haven't cleared them out and rebuilt yet. I really want to get back out there. We hiked part of The Foothills Trail earlier this year and I pushed myself too much and it sounds crazy but it put me in kidney failure. I really want to go back and finish what we didn't for the End of Season, just not sure I can now. #KidneyInjuryFromHiking

[@jamesbonner5989]

Congrats to Tripple One and Gadget Girl on their thru hike ! Kudos to all the people out there working to open the trail for 2025 hikers.

[@DFenton-m6v]

Thanks!

[@Ramdinohikes]

You're welcome! 🙏 thanknyounso much for your support.

[@deborahh2165]

omg I didnt expect to see snow/ice up there!!!!! Wow! Gadget's video was touching and amazing!! Love hearing you being so encouraging to the 2025 hikers! Feel bad for the hostels/shuttles that have lost business. A double whammy especially if it wasnt even necessary to have to cancel those sections! Thank you for all you do and glad you're doing ok!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you so much!!

[@mathfan0918]

Wow, that snow was wild! That was a great video from Gadgetgirl. Thank you so much for keeping us updated!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisaweppler1669]

I love it that you counted the bear and her cub as a summit Bugs

[@BenjLipchak]

Staying tuned… 🤞 Looking forward to spending some money in whichever trail towns are welcoming visitors in January! And wishing a speedy recovery to all affected.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Sounds great!

[@KatWoodland]

@@Ramdinohikes We all appreciate your channel and information. Thank you! Definitely looking forward to supporting the hard hit trail towns as soon as possible in 2025.

[@anthonysmith7280]

Well done again brother, thanks for pulling this together. You rock this stuff.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks again!

[@jetv1471]

Ty ! Hubs and I just discovered the whole AT thing and planned to visit Damascus in the spring so with your news we will follow through ( tourist $) with that ! Maybe he and I can hike the half of the creeper trail that is open ! Never even heard of that before either.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for the update. Blessings

[@Ramdinohikes]

You’re welcome!

[@Data_on_trail]

The bridge at Davenport Gap survived. There's a shuttle driver named Scott who lives and works at Fox Fire Riverside Campground (in Hartford TN) very near there who is also a hiker and very up to date on trail conditions in that area. That whole area was hit hard but Scott says he can help hike get through the area.

[@jrob748]

Katahdin is closed as of yesterday. until hard snow pack has formed.

[@kbc1883]

Gadget girls video really got to my heart! Congratulations to all those summit in these last few weeks.

[@bryancarnahan8850]

I met Triple 1 at Kinsman Notch NH in August! -Gourmet Magic

[@Lucitt13]

Thank you for the updates. I'm been working on doing the AT for 3 years now. I'm hoping to go down March 1st right after my shift is done around 05:30. I'll be monitoring your updates about this like crazy. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@jimrubyhike]

I’m still going! It’s a brand new trail and that’s exciting! Thanks for all you’re doing!!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Absolutely

[@littlethislittlethat456]

I'm glad to hear all the news in this update. Thank you for keeping all of us informed. I'm still doing local hikes and using all my AT gear. I just did a camping trip in Northern Michigan with the lows in the low 30's and my AT Gear still works just fine. John (OSAT) from MI

[@canadianbacon2454]

“Heck Ya You’re Goin’” 😂. Thanks for easing a lot of minds Ramdino. Amidst all the damage and all the work you do you take the time to ease all our minds about 2025. Super grateful for you. 🇨🇦🥓

[@marcie5221]

@@canadianbacon2454 Happy Thanksgiving! I’m also from Canada and we are planning on a 2025 thru hike.

[@canadianbacon2454]

@@marcie5221 awesome! Are you on the list? Hope to see you out there. And Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Gotta make sure you canuks make it to the promised land

[@susankaempfer8427]

😅 bought my plane ticket about 2 weeks before Helene came through! What a mess… 😕

[@marcie5221]

@@canadianbacon2454 Not yet (debating it). Are you?

[@billwilliams2056]

Thank you for the update! Just hiked the northern smokies last weekend, and there were 14 blow downs between Peck and Tricorner, but only 2 completely blocked the trail. Barely slowed us down.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Good stuff!

[@OG-PapaDude]

Well, let me tell ya, it's a wild ride! haha I was in a shelter just south of Dalton, Mass, which was the northern terminus of my 2020 FLASH, when the remnants of that hurricane (don't recall the name) came roarin through! It was scary, but nothing like these folks went through. So glad they're safe.

[@chefcocoasadventures8794]

Getting ready to move back to Western NC at the end of October. After we get settled, we would love to be able to help wherever we can. Hope to re- meet you when we get back. We will be town neighbors.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That would be awesome and welcome back

[@KenFernbach]

Good man you are Ramdino, you are really appreciated - God bless! 🙏

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and encouragement!

[@nathanflanders171]

The Ga section was packed this weekend!

[@lindatipton413]

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for being so informative. I would rather listen to you than any of the other channels. Thank you again. You rock!!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Wow, thank you!

[@markviers998]

Thanks for the update, much appreciated. I'm glad to see they have made some options for those Sobo's still on the trail.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Wonderful update Ramdino, thanks! Glad to hear that you and your family are ok. I know you did have some tree damage. Good to know that hikers caught on trail during the terrible storm are ok. Hopefully the 2025 AT hiking season will be robust and the small towns will recover their small businesses with hikers coming through for resupply, going to the restaurants and cafes and staying at the hotels and hostels. Those folks are sure going to need the hiker business. Take care.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks a bunch! Fingers crossed for a killer hiking season and some good vibes for the towns. Hope you're doing great too!

[@Woodthrush]

Congratulations, Gadget Girl! Woohoo!! 🎉💪 An epic achievement! I am also giving you the gold medal for best critter sightings on the trail ever... Even on Summit Day. Amazing! 🏅 🐻 I hope you are home and relaxing. You deserve it! 🙏 ~ BirdNerd

[@bleucarolina]

Thank you for posting as always, Ramdino.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@rayado894]

Section hiked Daleville VA to Thunder Shelter NOBO this weekend after they open the Blue Ridge Parkway in VA. A few major blow downs here and there but overall trail is in very good shape. Did see some Trail Crews working near a shelter in that area.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That's great to hear - thanks for sharing!

[@JK_JoshKelly]

Thanks for the awesome update Ramdino!! small tip - mount your mic off of the table so it doesnt pick up any hand taps on the table, like a chair or something. Keep up the good content!!

[@Ramdinohikes]

I’ll get on that, thanks for the tip!

[@imsnowedn]

Thanks for the update Ramdino

[@Ramdinohikes]

No problem 👍

[@chrisvalery3678]

When are you going to be in Arden.. would like to say hi. Thanks for all your updates . 10:43

[@cindy9032]

At the end of my road is the Appalachian Trail...and the ridge top of NC/TN where the Overmountain Men crossed over during the Revolutionary War... Our Creek/River became catastrophic that day...the bridges, roads and homes were destroyed...the mountain folks are the ones who rebuilt & repaired the roads... Samartan's Purse came by yesterday to do an assessment of my home...they will be coming back to help... I'm in Avery Co...my son lost his car in the Toe River...he had barely escaped...he had been on the way to work that morning...I was alone that day riding the Storm....watching the Creek/River expand across road (which became a massive river) Seeing all kinds of things in the rushing river passing by...it was surreal...It had gotten 25 ft to my house...my basement flooded over 2 ft..My land had 2 major mudslides that came down & blocked the road...My chickens made it...but, unfortunately some of my neighbors were caught in mudslides...They didn't make it...They may never be able to find all the missing here in the mtns of NC... The Flood of 2024...

[@Ramdinohikes]

That’s a powerful story, thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for all yall have been through

[@daveemery8885]

Fellow Tarheel here. Just wanted to pass this along. With all state parks closed West of i77, I saw a huge influx of folks at Hanging Rock today. I get that leaf people need their fix and I get it. But the parking on the outside area of the park was full at 10:00 am this morning. Worst I've seen since covid days. I'm sure it was bad on the inside of the park too. Just worried about the added pressure to the park bc of all this.

[@karenfarrell3961]

Ramdino! Your AT reports post hurricane are the information “voice of reason”… I’m trying a thru again after getting off trail with an injury in 2024 and am finding your reports to be so helpful for setting my hiking expectations for 2025. I’ll be NOBO and can’t wait to see the other diehards out there 😂Thanks for all you do.

[@billywilliams4638]

Great job Ramdinohikes

[@crocketthikes7717]

Georgia ATC says Georgia AT is OPEN with minimal issues reported by White Blaze Shuttle Service

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

People can volunteer to help rebuild the hostels and Inns, even a Bushcraft shed would help, The Alpine Inn needs help. The main wave of volunteering will diminish and need a 2nd crew of carpentry construction help

[@olddudeonthetrail72]

Thanks as always, Ramdino!

[@Ramdinohikes]

You betcha!

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

thanks ramdino

[@brentbrouwer6135]

You can work at Samaritan's Purse if you find your own accommodation. The people who are working are tired and emotionally exhausted so go help out if you can.

[@pbcanal1]

Great advice on joining a trail club. It feels good to give back and so much more can be done as a group instead of on your own.

[@nevertrusttheman]

The men's Baptist church group w samaritan's purse helped my mom in Henderson County NC with her tree removal. I have been subscribed and fan of your. KZbin channel for years now, i'm a big backpacker and hiker and I live in henderson county, north carolina in between the pisga national forest and green river gamelands. I am also a member of CMC , carolina mountain club, we maintain AT trails in north carolina. WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL ALL OF OUR EVENTS UNTIL NEXT SPRING, AND THE FOREST SERVICE TOLD US THEY WOULD LET US KNOW WE GOT THE GO AHEAD TO GO BACK IN. sorry for the capital letters. I went twelve days without food or power longer than that, withhelp internet or cell service. And I consider myself extremely lucky just to be alive because there are many that are not and still missing. I am just about fifteen or twenty minutes from that cave air and shimmy rock, and I was in the it's like an apocalyptic warzone. Military helicopters everywhere.. it is the community and people here that have helped each other, along with the local churches and samaritans. Purse, my power was restored by power companies from New Hampshire. We are so grateful for the support. When my mom tried to apply for fema, someone from staten island NY, stole her info and applied. And she spent hours crying on the phone, trying to clue who she was and has not been approved and will probably get denied . I actually know of no one. That's actually I received any female money. I've heard one person has approved, but they have it proceed in mind, and the government basically not existed here. Don't believe the missing or death toll numbers. Because they are all inaccurate, they can only count the people that had been identified with death certificates.There are still thousands missing. And people still being rescued in the woods. Thousands of people are living in tents with makeshift heaters, and it is already snowing here. We are all still in shock. I wanted to thank you for your help and support. And I hope 1 day we will be able to meet on the trail. If you are in my area, please let me know because I would love to help and feel free to message me back and I will give you my email or phone number. Thank you again, Kelly

[@Ramdinohikes]

@nevertrusttheman I am so sorry for all you have been through and still are going thru. There are just no words I can say other than I'm sorry and I have been praying for everyone affected and now will do so by name. You are more than welcome to reach out to me thru my email or DM.

[@walterlangston4484]

In Virginia from bland to dale vill there was a lot of blow downs but still safe to hike for the most part

[@StatOnTheAT]

My next section was going to be starting in Bland and going south 50 miles or Hampton TN going south.

[@MarkHoller-t3n]

Ice Man (SOBO) got off trail in Hot Springs when Hellene hit. Barely got out of town before it flooded. Will plan to finish hike from Hot Springs to Springer in early December if feasible. I started on Katahdin on 2 June.

[@Ramdinohikes]

By all means keep us updated

[@JeffKress-l3f]

Rambino!, thanks for the trail updates: Heather and Chuck summited K yesterday. Captain Jack-Yoyo is in Dalton MA over the Columbus Day. Hoping the trail will be ready for him by the time he reaches Carolinas. Appreciate very much your reporting!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Hopefully he'll have clear trails down south.

[@pennywilliams841]

Thanks so much for posting

[@Ramdinohikes]

You're welcome!

[@mhelen7360]

Thank you for another comprehensive report, Ramdino, and thanks for going to help. Look forward to your report afterwards. Hope that you have replaced your non-working appliances and work truck, and that your mom and dad are doing better health-wise.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Appreciate that!

[@suehancock5573]

Congratulations triple 1 and Gadget girl. You did great with snow, Bears, and the wind! ❤ The 2 guys in the shelter were so lucky and I believe in angels and they both had one with them for sure! 😇😇. Thanks for a great up date today. So glad you and your family had no real damage and are all safe! 😄🙏 Have a great week & hike on. 💪🏕️🥾

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you! You too!

[@Kari-bb3rm]

Thank you for the update! Greetings from East Tennessee.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Greetings from WNC

[@c0rnd0g_19]

Thank you for telling people not to "self deploy." The last things these towns need is more people that need infrastructure and resources, no matter how much they want to help!

[@alieber69]

Thanks for the the update. Looking forward to 2025. Hiking 1650 miles (close sections) would not ber as hiking 2200! So, hoping close sections will be opened.

[@ltanderson7916]

Great informational video, appreciate your work! (And a wink wink, and a nod nod)

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you kindly

[@Goruckyourself68]

Always great info Ramdino

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thks so much

[@kenwbrenner]

Very nicely done! I've subscribed will watch for your updates. I'd planned to take my 25-year old grandson to the MT. Rogers area then Roan Mountain in a few weeks. We're going to hike on the Pinhoti Trail in eastern Alabama instead since it was not affected by Helene. But, I'd love to take him up there when those areas re-open. God Bless all who suffered in the storm!

[@Ramdinohikes]

The Pinhoti is a great choice! I hope you and your grandson have a wonderful time!

[@mattjosh69]

Hello I’m in the Uk I was hoping to do the AT in 2025, but I don’t want to miss any part of it because of closure or any of the trail towns. Pretty sure I can only get a 6 month visa to do the trail. And I would have to be applying for it now to get approval. So I’m going to leave it till 2026 just to be on the safe side. 🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@catblue6393]

Congratulations to Triple One and Gadget Girl! Gadget Girl, it was awesome to see some of those details on Mama K , especially the bears! 🐻 🐻 Good update, Ramdino!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks so much!!

[@chrislowe5611]

Ramdino great report! How did the nantahala outdoor center fair, any flooding?

[@mc2651]

I saw a video from them saying they were good and had no damage. Also said all their employees were fine. That was the middle of last week.

[@Ramdinohikes]

All good

[@jsweevil]

Im attempting a thru in 2025, but planned to start at the Southern end of the Shenandoahs for a flip flop. Little did i know my plans were to start just north of the devastation that would be Helene. Still plan on starting at Rockfish Gap in the Spring and coming back to head south in the late summer early fall to finish up at Springer. I plan on spending everything i can on the Southern third to support trail town establishments. I often wonder if the ATC says things to keep from being up for a lawsuit. I went to Harpers Ferry last year, excited to talk to someone about wanting to do a flip flop, and the volunteer did everything possible to discourage me from a thru hike. Told me to section hike instead. It really actually kind of pissed me off, but lit a fire under my butt for doing a thru in 2025. So i guess i should thank them for making me more determined, but it was very disheartening to hear the ATC discourage thru hiking. Someone mentioned that maybe it was to try and keep them from being sued, so maybe this is the same. They dont want to encourage people to hike and end up getting hurt and then getting a lawsuit. Unfortunately that can harm the people in trail towns financially.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That's a new one. Had not heard the ATC trying to discourage thru hiking.

[@jsweevil]

@Ramdinohikes may have just been that particular volunteer. She definitely told me I would get lost, or give up, maybe she was just putting her own issues on me. Doesn't matter though. It lit a fire, and got me moving. I'll definitely be attempting a thru next year.

[@jimrozak2668]

Hi Ramdino what about the hostels in Erwin? I stayed at the Cantarrosa Farm Hostel during my hike? They were right on the Nolichucky River. Great people.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Unc Johnny's will be open for '25, Black Bear and Kincora will be

[@mtadams2009]

In the summer of 2023 the state of Vermont was flooded pretty bad as was the Long Trail- AT. Things made a quick recovery and the Green Mountain Club did a great job clearing the trail. Things will improve and I certainly would not cancel my 2025 hike. Hike what is available and support the towns along the trail.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Absolutely!

[@JessicaSage-y1b]

Thank you for the infos

[@Ramdinohikes]

You're welcome!

[@CampfireJubilee]

So intense that those folks got stuck in a shelter during the hurricane!!! That sounds so scary!!!! So grateful that they were safe. ❤

[@williambranham6249]

I talked to a trail runner many years ago near Gorham NH. He also was stranded in a shelter in the Carter Mt. area during a Hurricane.

[@christopherlewis4950]

Thank you ramdino great videos keep em coming

[@Ramdinohikes]

My pleasure! 👍

[@robertchenoweth1115]

Ren, is this you ?? Just found this site. If this isn’t Ren, you have a doppelgänger. Good channel for updates 👍

[@ewokinthewoods]

Some forests do not permit chainsaws. Some are only hand saws allowed to clear trails

[@ibisrox1]

Wind! Stanley park in vancouver was desroyed in the 2000s and that day i was riding on the other side of the rockies and 3 trees snapped and fell including a mature 40 spruce that twisted and fell as i was beside it on a trail on the edge of the mountain dropping into aa creek my ears popped with it and i couldnt get off the trail fast enough. I met 3 mtn lions 35 bears and dozend of mature moose and elk ive never been more terrified

[@Ramdinohikes]

I'm sure you're grateful to be alive, that's for sure!

[@ibisrox1]

@@Ramdinohikes my story hasn't ended yet

[@althompson3085]

First time I've watched. Can I get more information on the December hike, please.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome aboard. Go check outnthebFB page linked un then description

[@Justin-tb2qk]

It ain't going to be easy hiking this year. So many down trees and massive effort to clean up the trails. Dont complain about trail conditions, Please volunteer, and please donate.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Right on!

[@walterlangston4484]

Worst case for 2025 there will be reroute for some sections of trail

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yep, probably be several road walks

[@UnboundCrow]

Really great updates. Thanks a bunch!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Of course Spotter.

[@wineberryred]

Not to be too much of a stickler but starting in January 1st and finishing in October would be a hike over 9 months.

[@2StandThere4]

Thanks Ramdino, any word on Sam's Gap, namely Nature's Inn? They're right on a creek with a church next door and at a very low elevation. Thanks again for all you do.

[@Ramdinohikes]

No but I'm fairly certain i read where they are ok

[@melissahempfling2824]

Thanks

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome

[@64gjb]

How is the Cookie Lady?

[@Ramdinohikes]

She has been checked on and no significant damage.

[@CopperCityPatriot]

It's a nature trail. Not suppose to have the amenities of comfort. Worse enough ya can get WiFi, on every darn mile. Suppose to be a adventure. Rugged. A challenge. Compared to the PCT, CDT, John Muir trail, and Patagonia, the Appalachian Trail, is quite simple. I enjoy it yearly, hiking NY to Maine.

[@chefcocoasadventures8794]

Is there any report on the Hot Springs resort?

[@Ramdinohikes]

It was flooded but is still standing

[@susankaempfer8427]

Any news on the kitties from Mountain Harbor?

[@drytool]

I climbed Katahdin in the middle of winter with Warren Doyle... allegedly.

[@knutbaardsen6437]

Follow the money

[@meghanleeming8224]

Where is the link for the fb group for the end of days hike? I don’t see it in the description .

[@Ramdinohikes]

facebook.com/share/UNL4wY1QHeCjVLGW/

[@marktomasko7863]

I believe that these southern Trail towns will actually hope for hikers to be able to come thru and will work towards being able to accept them when hiker season starts as we are actually part of their economy now. I met a councilman from Erwin years ago...i am a two time thruhiker with, literally, thousands upon thousands of AT miles over 35 years....who told me that hikers bring tens of thousands of dollars into the ccommunity as they spend freely and that hikers are considered almost a necessity to the economy of the town! All I can say is that I truly hope that they WILL be open and able to provide services for thruhikers as 2025 is going to be my third thruhike of the AT and I would sorely miss these wonderful trail towns. When I first started hiking services were nonexistant😢...lol.... the only Hostel that was on the AT in the south was the Jesuit Hostel as you first walked into Hot Springs and the next hostel wasnt until you got to Damascus and the "Place" which is the Catholic church. Now they are everywhere😊😊😊😊. How things change😂 May God bless these towns so decimated!!!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Good.luck in 25 and please do.sign up.for my support.list

[@c0rnd0g_19]

Do you have any news on how Standing Indian Campground fared? We were supposed to be camping/hiking there for a long weekend right after the storm, I see it's still closed. Such an amazing place, I hope everything is okay for the staff and the park itself. Drove to Tray Mountain Gap and Indian Grave Gap today, saw a couple hikers and all seems good!

[@Ramdinohikes]

I do not,sorry

[@40-DAYS]

Did "Boots Off Hostel" survive???

[@susankaempfer8427]

Yes. They said on IG that they had some minor damages but had power back relatively quickly and were housing a lot of people who were on clean up crews and stuff.

[@40-DAYS]

@@susankaempfer8427 THANKS.

[@sparkywunderdog2636]

Foothills Trail website is reporting heavy damage and is asking people to not hike it. Asking for help clearing the trail.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That's great they're asking for help!

[@danielwnorowski2553]

What do you mean by Baxter summit “closure”? Can one not summit year round, even in the winter with a permit?

[@Ramdinohikes]

They close the trail season for a while in the winter until everything ices or snows over so the alpine plants don't get trampled.

[@danielwnorowski2553]

@@RamdinohikesI see. Having done several “Knife-edge” winter traverses, I was unaware there was a pause, and for good reason.