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whats the weather where you are?

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Astro

2023 Trail Blogs

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IMScotty

Stone Mountain

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ATQOTD

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BillyGr

Took a walk today

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LIhikers

Likelihood over time of very unlikely event? I have a question...

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StalkingTortoise

College Basketball

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Baseball Thread

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max.patch

Beer for backpackers

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Thought For the Day

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  • rhjanes -

    Liked BillyGr’s post in the thread ATQOTD.

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    Quote from rhjanes: “I had the same question as the two with the spoilers above. I don't think I'd seen that question before. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Mar 31, 2023 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 390 Total…
  • Astro -

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    Storms and tornadoes today. Flash floods last Friday with our "dry" creek flowing into yard. Days like these make me glad I am not out hiking. Fortunately followed by another great weekend again tommorow. :)
  • jimmyjam -

    Liked StalkingTortoise’s post in the thread Hiking Plans 2023.

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    Funny how things work out. My son just called to tell me that his last travel PT assignment is in...Franklin, NC. He'll be there from June to mid August. So now it's almost a requirement to head down and do some hiking over the summer. Sox gave me…
  • jimmyjam -

    Liked max.patch’s post in the thread Stone Mountain.

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    Man hikes to the summit of Stone Mountain (Georgia) almost every day for 3 years and loses 200 pounds. He is now going to (attempt to) thru hike the AT starting on May 1. It's about 1 mile to the top; pretty much a steady uphill. This was my youngest…
  • odd man out -

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    having our first thunderstorms of the year.
  • Astro -

    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread Stone Mountain.

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    I visited that lawn in my youth. I thought Stone Mountain was neat then, and it still looks impressive now.
  • max.patch -

    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread 2023 Trail Blogs.

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    Quote from max.patch: “I don't look at hiking blogs or videos unless there is something different or unique about the hiker(s). Don't know how long they will keep my interest, but this certainly qualifies. I'll have to follow them on FB. The first…
  • IMScotty -

    Replied to the thread 2023 Trail Blogs.

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    Quote from max.patch: “I don't look at hiking blogs or videos unless there is something different or unique about the hiker(s). Don't know how long they will keep my interest, but this certainly qualifies. I'll have to follow them on FB. The first…
  • IMScotty -

    Liked max.patch’s post in the thread 2023 Trail Blogs.

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    Found em. 15 kids from 23 to 3. 5 are legal adults which makes logistics re getting to town less formidable.
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    Found em. 15 kids from 23 to 3. 5 are legal adults which makes logistics re getting to town less formidable.

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    Does anyone have any Hiker Blogs they are following this year? I'll admit, my interest as trailed off over the years because most of them seem pretty redundant.
    Some of the early starters I have looked at have already gone home to lick their wounds (and egos).

    On Facebook there is a group you can follow called '32 Feet Up.' They are a hiking family of FIFTEEN children and their single mother. Yes, you read that right. Hence the name, 32 feet. They have at least one dog in the mix too. I'm not sure I would like a group that large to show up at my campsite, but they are entertaining to watch from this distance.

    Anyway, I don't think they have much of a chance, but Mom seems to have a good attitude all considered, and they are having fun.
    They have a YouTube video channel too...

    youtube.com/@32feetup
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    Man hikes to the summit of Stone Mountain (Georgia) almost every day for 3 years and loses 200 pounds. He is now going to (attempt to) thru hike the AT starting on May 1.

    It's about 1 mile to the top; pretty much a steady uphill. This was my youngest sons favorite hike when he was young becasue there is a snack store on the summit and he knew we'd get him one of those frozen drinks and whatever he wanted to eat. Also it's only a 45 minute drive from the house which is an hour shorter than the drive to Springer. There is also a trail that goes around the base of the mountain that is right at 5 miles.

    You can also get a certificate! :)

    Non hikers can also take the cable car to the top and back.

    I couldn't help but notice that they avoided shooting the carving on the front of the mountain.

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    Weight w/Pegs - 18.125 ounces
    Material - 30D Silnylon
    Features - A no-frills tarp with a no-see-um skirt perimeter. Uses a single trekking pole set anywhere between 40" (100cm) to hug the ground or 49" (125cm) to provide great ventilation.
    Pros - Weight, Ventilation
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  • Winter Linville Gorge

    On February 27th, 28th and 29th I did a two night out and back trip from Wolf Pit Road trail-head to Table Rock mountain and back. In typical cafe fashion I planned this trip while driving 80 mph east on I-40 heading back from the Smokies. I stopped at a McDonald's to borrow some free Wifi to get a picture of a the trails and away I went. Going up Wolf Pit road in my 2002 Honda Accord was risky with the amount of ice and snow on the road. The final hill going down to the…
  • Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.

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  • Chicken Jambalaya

    5 grams - Freeze Dried Chicken
    7 grams - Dehydrated Chopped Onion
    5 grams - Dehydrated Leeks
    2 grams - Freeze Dried Celery
    5 grams - Freeze Dried Bell Pepper
    56 grams - Rice (Real or Instant)
    2 grams - Dehydrated Green Onion
    7 grams - Creole Seasoning
    7 grams - Dehydrated Diced Tomato
    7 grams - Tomato Powder
    7 grams - Chicken Stock Powder
    1 gram - Black Pepper
    1 gram - Salt
    28 grams - Dried Chorizo Sausage
    14 grams - Olive Oil
    8 ounces - Water

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    Nestle Nido is a full fat powdered milk which when combined with water makes a high calorie milk. I add Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials to add flavor and additional calories.

    Chocolate Latte

    1/2 Cup - Nestle Nido
    2 Packets - Chocolate Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials
    2 Packets - Folgers Instant Coffee Singles
    16 Ounces - Water

    Calories 580
    Weight 4.5 ounces

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