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Program of hikes for 1930/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • members. On those dates when two .hikes are scheduled, you should investigate the various at- j tractions of both and make your selection. Following the descriptions of hikes, you will find a brief statement of the status of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park project, with a suggestion that the peak on the state-line just southeast of Mt. LeConte, and which has been mistakenly called both Mt. Alexander and Mt. Collins, should be officially designated as Mt. Chapman in honor of the man whose enthusiasm and able leadership has made this National Park a possibility and reality. Next comes a statement concerning the Appalachian Trail, from Maine to Georgia, with particular reference to opening and marking the 65 mile section thru the Great Smokies. In the belief that we will get even greater enjoyment from our hiking if we will read the better books on hiking, mountaineering and nature-study, a list of 70 selected books is presented. There are, of course, many other splendid books dealing with kindred subjects. There are, also, a number of good magazines. Notable among the magazines are: "The Mountain Magazine" and "Nature Magazine". This is followed by general information relative to the best equipment and food to take with you. There are, also, suggestions about weather, and other information which may be of value to new members, or possibly the old ones. Next is an announcement of the establishment of permanent headquarters for the Club, and the appointment of a Club Historian. Officers of the Club for 1930 are then listed. The same map of the Great Smokies is included again this year, the new topographic map being still in the course of preparation. On the opposite side of this map you will find one of the most valuable additions to this year's booklet. The skyline profile of the Great Smokies, as seen from Knoxville, will help you to identify the various peaks and gaps along the horizon of the Great Smokies. 10
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