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Took a walk today

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Need AT Out & Back recommendations

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Hiker Rescues and Fatalities

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Garmin Explorer/Garmin GPS

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  • rhjanes -

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    ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 5, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 789 Total answers correct – 731 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd
  • StalkingTortoise -

    Liked rhjanes’s post in the thread Took a walk today.

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    Went and got muddy out at LBJ National Grasslands. We've had some rain, nothing like south Texas. The grass was up knee high in places, even on equestrian trails if out in the sun. And that grass was soaking wet from over night showers. I hiked 8.75…
  • IMScotty -

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    I had to put my mechanic skills to work to get our hybrid bike (that my wife usually rides) working correctly. First the chain needed to be replaced as it was worn too much. Once that was done the chain would skip when hard pressure was applied to…
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    Vi skaffer dig hurtigt i kontakt med Køge´s specialister, som alle har omfattende erfaring i anlægserhvervet. Vi har ikke monopol på at skaffe 3 tilbud, men vi er blandt de ældste, og vi påtager os meget gerne at opspore op til 3 suveræne tilbud…
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    Feedback fra Øvli Galdbjerg, Køge: "Vi var virkelig tilfredse med det endelige resultat. Jeg fik desuden 27 procent i bonusrabat på opgaven". Det er godtnok enkelt at sammenligne <a href="https://www.3gartnertilbud.dk/">priser</a> på kvalificeret…
  • Astro -

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    Quote from rhjanes: “Missed. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 4, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – INCORRECT Total questions answered – 788 Total answers correct – 730 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd
  • rhjanes -

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    Missed. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 4, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – INCORRECT Total questions answered – 788 Total answers correct – 730 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd
  • rhjanes -

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

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    I got in a nice ride today of 16.67 miles. It was a little chilly, but not too bad. Traffic seemed light for a Saturday which was nice. Even manage a coffee break at a Dunkin Donuts, coffee is always a plus.
  • rhjanes -

    Replied to the thread Took a walk today.

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    Went and got muddy out at LBJ National Grasslands. We've had some rain, nothing like south Texas. The grass was up knee high in places, even on equestrian trails if out in the sun. And that grass was soaking wet from over night showers. I hiked 8.75…
  • LIhikers -

    Replied to the thread Hiking & Biking.

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    I got in a nice ride today of 16.67 miles. It was a little chilly, but not too bad. Traffic seemed light for a Saturday which was nice. Even manage a coffee break at a Dunkin Donuts, coffee is always a plus.

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  • New

    Hey all! Looking for some out and back recommendations for ~2.5 days of hiking the AT. Was thinking out and back due to parking car and doing this solo. Live in MidTN. Was thinking starting out at Harmon's Den, probably could plan to cover 12-15 mi a day. Really want some isolated trails but also mixed in great views/overlooks. Really appreciate any and all recommendations!

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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…