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Don't judge, this is unusual and different SnugPak Scorpion 3 Tent in Olive.
It holds up in 50+ MPH winds and rain.
It holds up in 50+ MPH winds and rain.
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jimmyjam -
Liked CoachLou’s post in the thread AMC Huts in the White Mountains.
Like (Post)Wednesday I was in Mizpah, Thursday Lakes, Friday Madison. Last year I ate lunch at Galehead, and then Zeeland. Army ant and I then spent 1 nite in lakes. The lasagna Thursday at Lakes was excellent! My bunk sucked , but my bunk was awesome at… -
CoachLou -
Replied to the thread AMC Huts in the White Mountains.
PostWednesday I was in Mizpah, Thursday Lakes, Friday Madison. Last year I ate lunch at Galehead, and then Zeeland. Army ant and I then spent 1 nite in lakes. The lasagna Thursday at Lakes was excellent! My bunk sucked , but my bunk was awesome at… -
LIhikers -
Replied to the thread What is your favorite Mac & Cheese for the trail?.
PostWhen it comes to food, you folks have some good ideas. We need a Cafe' cook book! -
LIhikers -
Replied to the thread What is your favorite Mac & Cheese for the trail?.
PostQuote from Traffic Jam: “I love lemon juice in my Mac and cheese. Sounds weird but it’s good. ” Lemon juice, now there's something I never even thought about bringing. It sounds like a good idea! -
LIhikers -
Replied to the thread the football thread.
PostI played on my high school's football team for 1 season, what a waste of time. Being a starting defensive lineman on a team with a very good offense means that I didn't get to play very much, maybe 15 minutes a game at best. And even part of that 15… -
LIhikers -
Replied to the thread Kathy's most excelent adventure.
PostI was surprised Friday evening when Kathy walked in the door, as I thought she'd be out until Sunday for sure. She says that she'll write up a trip report so I'll wait and see if she does that before I list any details. Also, she took a bunch of photos… -
LIhikers -
Replied to the thread "Near" 4 season tent taking over the market.
PostFrom time to time Kathy and I talk about getting a 4 season, winter tent as we usually get out 2 or 3 times a winter. The reality is that our Sierra Designs 3 season tent works OK because we're probably not going to be out in a big snow storm due to…
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Before staying in the Galehead and Zealand Falls Huts last week, I really didn't know what to expect. So now that I have some experience, I'll share it here in hopes that it helps someone with their first visit to an AMC Hut. I reserved my bunk space months in advance, so I can't offer any tips for last minute or walk-in reservations.
The croo
The croo is the crew. Both huts had 5-person croos with one croo member having a day off. Bigger huts have bigger croos. One croo member is responsible for cooking each day. The other croo members may be hanging out, day hiking, or heading to the nearest trailhead to pick up perishable supplies. Yep... that chicken breast you had for dinner was schlepped up the mountain on the back of one of the croo.
Check In
On any given day, there may only be one croo member in the hut when you arrive. On weekends, the AMC offers members the opportunity to serve as a volunteer at any of their lodging facilities. The volunteer (Mike) I met at… -
New
This past Sunday Kathy left for another one of her solo backpacking trips. Not really solo though as she has our dog, Tora, with her. I'm not sure who enjoys these jaunts more, Kathy or Tora. Before they left all I knew was that they were headed to New York's Catskill mountains, as Kathy couldn't decide which trails she wanted to hike. Later on Sunday I got a text saying that she was at a trailhead on route 206. That's all I expect to hear from her until she gets home this coming weekend. Photos to follow......I hope. -
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The Plan
Sox and his family were spending the week at their lake house in New Hampshire, so this section would require little effort from a logistical standpoint. Mrs. Sox agreed to follow Sox and his youngest son Adam to Crawford Notch to leave a vehicle then ferry then south to Franconia Notch for the start of their hike. My logistics were a little more complex. I would drive up from PA on Tuesday August 7th and spend a night with my friend Sue in Vermont before hitting the trailhead early on the morning of the 8th. I reserved a bunk in the Galehead Hut for Thursday the 9th and a bunk in the Zealand Falls Hut for Friday the 10th. Sox and Adam figured they would start a day behind me and catch up sometime on Friday, so they also reserved bunks in the Zealand Falls Hut for Friday but would tent at the Garfield Ridge campsite on Thursday.
Spoiler alert - the plan went to hell. My 91 year old father-in-law came down with an infection on the Sunday before the hike which required…
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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
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
Calories - 680
Dry Weight -… -
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…