LIHikers,
I use a Warbonnet Blackbird and love the comfortable sleep, but I also recognize it is not for everyone.
The best way to try one out would be to find a kind soul who will let you use theirs. The investment in a hammock is fairly modest, but…
Day 7
Caribou Valley Road to Hwy 27 8.3 miles
Shuttle dropped me off where I had to get off last year with my torn meniscus in my right knee. Had to walk a mile again to get to the AT. Was lot more pleasant than last time.
Climbed both South and North…
Day 7
Caribou Valley Road to Hwy 27 8.3 miles
Shuttle dropped me off where I had to get off last year with my torn meniscus in my right knee. Had to walk a mile again to get to the AT. Was lot more pleasant than last time.
Climbed both South and North…
Day 7
Caribou Valley Road to Hwy 27 8.3 miles
Shuttle dropped me off where I had to get off last year with my torn meniscus in my right knee. Had to walk a mile again to get to the AT. Was lot more pleasant than last time.
Climbed both South and North…
Quote from CoachLou: “Boy I hope I have that sky when I walk up to Madison on the 4th
”
Lou, I thought you and Andy were going to be in Maine this summer.
I was hoping to run into you two.
Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “With Astro jumping up to Stratton already I guess there's little chance of Kathy and I running into him.
We'll head south out of Monson on July 2nd.
”
I won't make Monson until July 4…
Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “With Astro jumping up to Stratton already I guess there's little chance of Kathy and I running into him.
We'll head south out of Monson on July 2nd.
”
I won't make Monson until July 4…
Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “With Astro jumping up to Stratton already I guess there's little chance of Kathy and I running into him.
We'll head south out of Monson on July 2nd.
”
I won't make Monson until July 4 or 5th.
”
OK then,…
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.
