As Spring approaches we are seeing more and more hikers in the forests that surround Snowbird Mountain Lodge and the Joyce Kilmer/Slickrock/Citico Wilderness in the Nantahala National Forest. It’s these times that we spend time helping to find
“lost” hikers and I thought this might be a good space to give you some tips about being in this remote area of North Carolina.
Know that here, all of the usual hiking tips apply.
1. make sure that you have appropriate hiking shoes/boots on your feet as all of our trails in the area are root and rock strewn, a twisted or broken ankle here will cause major problems.
2. Cell Phones are great tools, but realize that in this remote section of North Carolina and Tennessee, they WILL NOT work in most locations. So, the ability to send a text or make a call for help is all but impossible!
3. Make sure that you have a day pack at the very least. Inside the pack please carry some extra food, water, water purifying supplies, rain gear, first aid kit and warm clothing.
All of these common sense items are especially important in the woods that surround Robbinsville. This is remote country and yet so close. This area isn’t like the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, but sparsely populated and traveled. These are the qualities that make this area so beautiful and attractive and Fun to be in!
Without a doubt you can have an amazing time in our woods and we want you to. If I can help you in any way, don’t hesitate to call me at Snowbird Mountain Lodge – 800-941-9290 and I’ll help you plan a great adventure in nature!
Robert Rankin