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ATQOTD

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rhjanes

Pico Camp Shelter

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Astro on the BMT 2023

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Astro

What Are You Wearing

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Pinned welcome to the cafe

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Wildlife Sightings Today

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Hiking Plans 2023

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  • rhjanes -

    Replied to the thread ATQOTD.

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    ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 28, 2023 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 448 Total answers correct – 409 Percentage answers correct – 91% Longest correct streak – 48 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd
  • Astro -

    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread Pico Camp Shelter.

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    Here is a first person account of an incident at Pico Camp two years ago... dsrunners.com/2022/07/25/the-salt-incident/ Not sure if 'Salt' still frequents the area. Part of the problem may be that Pico has built more slope-side condos/ homes over the…
  • IMScotty -

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    Here is a first person account of an incident at Pico Camp two years ago... dsrunners.com/2022/07/25/the-salt-incident/ Not sure if 'Salt' still frequents the area. Part of the problem may be that Pico has built more slope-side condos/ homes over the…
  • IMScotty -

    Liked Astro’s post in the thread Pico Camp Shelter.

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    Quote from max.patch: “<snip> greenmountainclub.org/hiking/trail-updates/ Trail Changes & Closures Pico Camp Closure Notice The Green Mountain Club is closing Pico Camp until unauthorized occupancy of the shelter can be resolved by local authorities.…
  • Astro -

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    Quote from max.patch: “<snip> greenmountainclub.org/hiking/trail-updates/ Trail Changes & Closures Pico Camp Closure Notice The Green Mountain Club is closing Pico Camp until unauthorized occupancy of the shelter can be resolved by local authorities.…
  • max.patch -

    Posted the thread Pico Camp Shelter.

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    <snip> greenmountainclub.org/hiking/trail-updates/ Trail Changes & Closures Pico Camp Closure Notice The Green Mountain Club is closing Pico Camp until unauthorized occupancy of the shelter can be resolved by local authorities. This is a matter of…
  • IMScotty -

    Liked Astro’s post in the thread Astro on the BMT 2023.

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    Once those Camaros passed me they were quickly long gone. Coming towards me later were a group of Corvettes. Also saw lots of motorcycles, one leaning at 45 degrees or less. I am sure it was thrilling for him, but I don't see myself ever doing that.
  • jimmyjam -

    Liked Astro’s post in the thread Astro on the BMT 2023.

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    318 curves in only 11 miles. images.app.goo.gl/nzGH67gWD3xwSbzF6
  • jimmyjam -

    Liked odd man out’s post in the thread Astro on the BMT 2023.

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    Quote from Astro: “On my way back home Sunday morning I stopped at Fontana Village Rest to pick up my resupply box and saw a lot of Camaros in the parking lot. Then to get to Reliance to get my other box I drove thru the Tail of the Dragon. As soon…
  • Astro -

    Liked LIhikers’s post in the thread What Are You Wearing.

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    I don't have any summer specific , button down shirts. Maybe I should go find some I like.

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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…