by Travis Bordley | Oct 1, 2019 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Hikes
It was a rather calm morning deep in the Pisgah National Forest. The anxious noise of the city was far from recollection, with only the rushing sounds of a nearby creek bubbling in our ears. Filled with excitement, I took a deep breath and inhaled the cool,...
by Erin Goodpaster | Sep 25, 2018 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Balsam Mountains, Hikes
“The sounds of Alison Krauss’ debut filled the gaps in spirited conversation between excited, carpooling hikers. “Steel rails chasin’ sunshine round the bend. Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind.” Having filled up the...
by sahcadmin | Oct 29, 2015 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Appalachian Trail Countryside, Corporate Partners, Hikes
Late this summer, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Highland Brewing Company were joined by The Aloft Hotel, Altamont Environmental, Traveling Chic Boutique and USA Raft to explore Lost Cove, where SAHC protected a 95-acre tract in 2012. We hiked into...
by sahcadmin | Dec 16, 2014 | Corporate Partners, Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
On a brisk fall morning in October, a boisterous group of SAHC and Highland Brewing Company staff (and guests) met at the corner of Roaring Creek Road and 19 East, eager and excited for the busy “For Love of Beer & Mountains” partnership work day...
by sahcadmin | Oct 21, 2014 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Balsam Mountains, Hikes
Drew Stevenson from Highland Brewing Company and Kana Miller (SAHC AmeriCorps PR and Outreach Associate) fearlessly led our group of hikers into the clouds for a strenuous but fun October hike — the Thunderstruck “For Love of Beer and Mountains”...