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    watch it on TV. You'll see more than just the quick blur plus get the play by play reporting.
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    I think I'm giving up on trying to catch the Tour de France Grand Depart from Florence at the end of this month. The logistics are doable but I might burn the better part of a day to see the entire Peleton pass by in 10 seconds. - Bus or train from…
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    ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 3, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 7 Total answers correct – 6 Percentage answers correct – 86% Longest correct streak – 3 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd
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    I thought the AT was a zoo.... ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 3, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 818 Total answers correct – 753 Percentage answers correct – 92% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd
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    Quote from rhjanes: “In case anyone didn't know, I was referring to a Journal of the AT. georgesteffanos.com/ amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6 ” I believe I caught some snippets of Mighty Blue reading the book on his podcast. Honestly wish he would make the…
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    I thought the AT was a zoo.... ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 3, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 818 Total answers correct – 753 Percentage answers correct – 92% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd
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    Caitlin Clark got absolutely mugged yesterday afternoon. youtube.com/watch?v=ELASpbmggU8
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    Liked rhjanes’s post in the thread ATQOTD.

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    I thought the AT was a zoo.... ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 3, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 818 Total answers correct – 753 Percentage answers correct – 92% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd
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    I thought the AT was a zoo.... ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 3, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 818 Total answers correct – 753 Percentage answers correct – 92% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd
  • CoachLou -

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    I took off to the Susquehannock State Forest in PA for a night hike. I would be taking Star Trail Photos carrying my 120-liter Seal-Line pro backpack and on my chest would be my Atmos 35. Yea, I was loaded with camping gear and photography equipment. I…

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    I took off to the Susquehannock State Forest in PA for a night hike. I would be taking Star Trail Photos carrying my 120-liter Seal-Line pro backpack and on my chest would be my Atmos 35.

    Yea, I was loaded with camping gear and photography equipment.

    I have no idea how much it weighed but it was a lot. Here N41° 41.140' W77° 48.506' it’s a nice short hike, but a continuous grade up. We utilized the ATV trail and brought our head lamps and trekked up the small mountain.

    A longtime friend came with me and we enjoyed the night air and peace and absolute quiet. The overnight low was going to be in the low 40’s and we had zero bugs!

    Yes, thats black bear scat!

    I hope you like the photos and the little write up.

    Be well,
    Sonder

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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…