I'm still not 100% committed, but it's been on my ticklist for a while now, and I'm not getting any younger, turning 66 this April.
When I was at the ALDHA Gatherung, I was hanging out with Sly, who asked if I had any more long trails planned. I told…
I also had to think about it.
⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Dec 3, 2022 ⛺
My answer today was – CORRECT
Total questions answered – 272
Total answers correct – 249
Percentage answers correct – 92%
Longest correct streak – 46
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I also had to think about it.
⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Dec 3, 2022 ⛺
My answer today was – CORRECT
Total questions answered – 272
Total answers correct – 249
Percentage answers correct – 92%
Longest correct streak – 46
hykeroo.com/atqotd…
My turn to start the hiking plan thread for this year again!
Last year I was able to convince my wife it was a good idea for me to take a week to hike the Grand Canyon in late April/early May.
Since I did not die on that trip, this year, I'm thinking I should be able to plan a hike for July or early August.
I'm thinking either 100 mile wilderness or Isle Royale NP.
I've been to IR 35 years ago, but only for day hiking (we stayed at the lodge).
About 12 years ago I drove through ME en route to Quebec, staying one night at a B&B on the coast - no hiking.
The logistics of planning IR are easy. I would drive to Houghton and take the float plane RT from there. Other than the flight, no advance reservations are necessary.
As for 100 mile wilderness, that will take more planning. Since lots of permits are needed for BSP, I'm thinking it would be easier to start there and hike south. Also, I would like to hike the knife edge as I remember when I was a kid, my dad backpacked BSP,…
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…
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…
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.
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.
