Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable CharactersWinton Porter shares tales of the cast of characters that pass through a mountain store and hostel on the Appalachian Trail. Ever since starting his lawn mowing business at age 10, Winton Porter has found it hard to stay indoors. At 21 he opened B. Bumblefoot and Co., producing hiking sticks for retailers throughout the southeastern United States. And for years he tried the corporate route selling gear and managing operations at such retailers as REI

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