In October of 2015, I trekked in Nepal with nine American friends. Vinayak Jay Malla was the guide for our group of ten. Over the course of our 100-mile trek, all of us came to admire, respect, and genuinely like Vinayak. He and I have stayed in touch, and my friendship and admiration have only… Continue reading Interview with Vinayak Jay Malla Nepalese Mountain Guide and Everest Summiteer
Blog
Pint Night with Friends of South Cumberland
The North Face Presents: A Pint Night with Friends of South Cumberland. Learn about what's new for South Cumberland State Park in 2019. Have a chance to ask questions, share input and suggestions as well as learn about the trails. There will be door-prizes from The North Face and Friends… Continue reading Pint Night with Friends of South Cumberland
Introduction to Fly Tying
The Thru-Hike Q&A
Have you always wanted to Thru-Hike? Are you planning a Thru-Hike? Find out everything you want to know about America's Long Trails but have been afraid to ask. Four of our very own staffers will be here to answer questions about the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail as well as any logistics… Continue reading The Thru-Hike Q&A
Fly Tying: Soft Hackles with Grumpy
Join us for this month's Fly Tying Class focusing on Soft Hackles. Guest Tyer, Ronnie "Grumpy" Howard, will be teaching this class. This class is $10, and spots are limited. Give us a call at (615) 321-4069 to save your spot behind a vise!
The Pursuit of Endurance with Jennifer Pharr Davis
Join Cumberland Transit for an evening with Jennifer Pharr Davis. Jennifer's hour-long program will involve story telling, slides shows, readings from her book, giveaways, and Q&A. Following the program, Jennifer will be signing copies of The Pursuit of Endurance, which Kirkus Reviews has called "a captivating narrative guidebook that will inspire readers to test their own limits, on the trail and off.” THIS EVENT IS FREE. Reserve your seat online or give us a call at (615) 321-4069.