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  • Astro -

    Liked max.patch’s post in the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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    Quote from IMScotty: “Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts…

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    Replied to the thread welcome to the cafe.

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    RIP Richard Herd aka Mr. Wilhelm. 87 y/o. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxoBCINmV4[/url]

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    Quote from IMScotty: “Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts…

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    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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    Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts are time-delayed, I am…

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    Quote from IMScotty: “Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts…

  • Astro -

    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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    Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts are time-delayed, I am…

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    Short summary: This guy has been trying to hike a calendar year triple crown. Let's just say he has more heart than skill. He did not seem to realize that northern New England in the spring is not for the unprepared (his posts are time-delayed, I am…

  • IMScotty -

    Liked jimmyjam’s post in the thread Hiking & Biking.

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    Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from jimmyjam: “ebike update: I'm loving it! Went to Pocohontas State Park Saturday and met up with my hiking buddy Slingshot. Pocohontas has over 70 miles of forest roads and MTB trails. I rode about 25 miles, mostly on…

  • Drybones -

    Liked Mountain-Mike’s post in the thread welcome to the cafe.

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    You most likely drove within 1/2 mile of me on your way to the bridge. I live about 20 miles away from it. The big day here is Bridge Day in October when it shuts down to traffic & they allow bungee jumping, rappeling & base jumping off it. …

  • jimmyjam -

    Liked Traffic Jam’s post in the thread What Are You Reading?.

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    Currently reading “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself”. I’d like to change some things about myselfand my personal trainer recommended it. The author talks a lot about quantum physics so it’s a little over my head. One of my favorite…

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  • Trail Days 2020

    IMScotty +2

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    Trail Days 2020 has been cancelled, of course, due to the virus. In addition to the economic loss from the lack of hikers this year and the cancellation of Trail Days, the Town of Damascus is sitting on a bunch of pre-ordered Trail Days T-Shirts.

    Astro posted the link to purchase a shirt over on WB, and I am sure he would not mind me sharing his post here...

    Try this link and scroll some
    traildays.us/
    Or go directly here
    traildays.us/index.php?id=29
    Please note while the site says not secure, it will eventually take you to PayPal for the transaction.

    Folks are saying the shirts run small, so you might want to move up a size or two from your usual if you get one.

    I just ordered mine. I figure this will be a 'novelty' item someday, and a small way to support the town.

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  • SMD Deschutes Plus

    Rasty

    Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus
    Weight - 16 ounces
    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
    Cons - The setup is slightly confusing. There are 6 points to attach with pegs. Two of those point must be pegged first and are very difficult specify in dark and/or windy…

  • Winter Linville Gorge

    Rasty +2

    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…

  • Winter GSMNP Trip

    Rasty +3

    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

    Rasty +2

    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

    Calories - 680
    Dry Weight -…

  • Nestle Nido Milkshakes

    Rasty +3

    Nestle Nido and Breakfast Essential Based Milkshakes

    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

    1) Combine dry ingredients in zip lock bag
    2) Mix with water and…