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Quote from rocksNsocks: “an informal quick poll will hiker moms thread be shut down? will socks have effectively killed yet another thread? should his name be changed to "The Cooler" for those that aren't allowed to play over there. Hiker Mom, you know just how much I can get in trouble on the straight forward threads, that's why I rarely post in them anymore, that said. Maybe, ask to have it changed to another forum, and i'm sure the responses you'll get would be waaaay different, and there oth…

Quote from LIhikers: “Here's our first hiking buddy, his name was Arrow. The photo was taken in New York's Minnewaska State Park overlooking Lake Minnewaska. He loved the outdoors and was glad to sleep in our tent at the end of the day. 103-0330_IMG.jpg And this is our current hiking buddy, named Tora. Some of you got to meet her on the recent Harriman hike. She too loves being outdoors and is as comfortable as can be in the foot end of our Tarptent Rainshadow. NHAT2010064.jpg” Great pictures! T…

Quote from milkman: “Quote from moose717: “This looks like fun. I may join in ... sans hubby, just have to check my schedule at home and see if the fam can do without me for another long weekend!” Well you know you got a place to stay and you'd be more than welcome and it be a pleasure to meet you. Just let us know. P.S. don't forget your bike. :)” My bike ???? I have a brand new bike I got for my birthday 2.5 years ago. I've been on it twice. I don't have the patience to figure out how to chang…

This looks like fun. I may join in ... sans hubby, just have to check my schedule at home and see if the fam can do without me for another long weekend!

This book is what started my interest in the AT and backpacking in particular. I had no idea how close the AT was to me. Reading it was the beginning of the insanity Sent from my SCH-I405 using Tapatalk 2

same snowy, cold weather here. And I'm at work. Sometimes I HATE working in retail. They are calling for over a foot of snow in Monmouth County. Fun times tomorrow!

I had a great time this weekend! I loved meeting everyone and thanks for coming up to get me at the shelter! I would have been bummed if I had to hike out myself. That's how I know you guys are a great bunch ... and not just a meetup. I will hike with youse guys anytime/anywhere :P. I'll post some pictures soon. <3

Bag is packed, too much crap ... but it's all good. I'll just triple check my list tomorrow and I'm good to go! Leaving the spikes home this time. Hope we get to see that full moon tomorrow night ...

Quote from rocksNsocks: “Quote from 1azarus: “Quote from IMScotty: “Questions: 1) Kevin, I may be taking the short walk in from Tiorati Circle so please let me know if there is anything I can haul in (Firewood?) 2) I presume snow cover is gone in this area. Do you think I will still need microspikes? I look forward to meeting all of you, Scott” Hello! ...judgement call on the micro spikes... Not a bad idea to leave them in the car, at least. Mine are getting the weekend off.” I so want to leave …

Quote from 1azarus: “Quote from moose717: “Quote from AnotherKevin: “Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “AK, if you have any interest in doing some map/compass instruction on the hike, I am all for it.” :unsure: In the iron mine district? The lesson from there is not to trust your compass when you're standing on a pile of iron ore. But I'll see what I can do.” I'm in for this too. I've tried to teach myself how to use my compass, but I can't show myself what I don't know. If you don't mind showing me, I'…

Quote from AnotherKevin: “Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “AK, if you have any interest in doing some map/compass instruction on the hike, I am all for it.” :unsure: In the iron mine district? The lesson from there is not to trust your compass when you're standing on a pile of iron ore. But I'll see what I can do.” I'm in for this too. I've tried to teach myself how to use my compass, but I can't show myself what I don't know. If you don't mind showing me, I'll soak it all up. I'm interested in the hi…

Quote from Tuckahoe: “Y'all just made me think of something that I will have to try when I get home. These days a lot of the sugar free liter+ drink powders come in a tall but slender plastic canister. I'm thinking they might be perfect enough and just the right size the serve as a storage box for my Sawyer filter and bag and then double as a water scoop when necessary.” I like it! Going to try it ...

I put this on the other thread too: OK> Here are my plans for Friday and where I'm leaving my car. I'm meeting Teacher & Snacktime at Bear Mountain at 11:00 am. I am going to leave my van in Parking Lot #1 until Monday and will be able to shuttle anyone back to their cars. I called the Palisades Parks Conservancy -- 845-786-2701 to ask about parking. This is what they told me (in case anyone else hiking is going to park there): Register your vehicle with the park police at the number above, exte…

Quote from hikerboy: “Quote from BirdBrain: “A stainless steel mesh prefilter might be a good idea too. http://adropofrain.net/images/sawyer-squeeze-mods-1/dscn4001.jpg” bandana works” Is the pre-filter for chunks & floaties? Wouldn't want to clog the filter.

Quote from BirdBrain: “Quote from moose717: “I just bought the Sawyer squeeze too ... switching from a Katadyn pro as well. I'll be trying it for the first time this weekend. Good questions. I didn't even think about bringing a cup or scoop. Good idea. I'm going to squeeze right into my water bottle and bring an extra platy.” Some people use a cut off water bottle. Some use a cut off platypus. I am going to experiment. I like to have multiuse items. Must ponder.” I'm thinking a plastic measuring…

I just bought the Sawyer squeeze too ... switching from a Katadyn pro as well. I'll be trying it for the first time this weekend. Good questions. I didn't even think about bringing a cup or scoop. Good idea. I'm going to squeeze right into my water bottle and bring an extra platy.

Quote from Astro: “Quote from CoachLou: “ He is also a referee, I've worked with him a few times over the years. People all season were congratulating me on my retirement. Folks I don't even know. I'm good, really, I don't think I'll miss it at all......the money yes....but not the aggravation.” Coach, I always felt the worst thing about youth sports is the parents. Fortunately my coaching career will be over this summer. I love the sports, especially baseball (although basketball and soccer wer…

Quote from AnotherKevin: “On Saturday, Fingerboard to Letterrock (Wm. Brien) is really short mileage. 1azarus is planning a long loop - longer than I want to walk - down to the Tuxedo area (Claudius Smith/Almost Perpendicular). I'm thinking of doing a loop to tour some of the iron mines in the area south of FIngerboard, and maybe discuss the history a little bit. For what it's worth, some of the mines aren't on the NYNJTC published hikes, and there might be a wee bit of travel off the maintained…

Quote from rocksNsocks: “Quote from moose717: “Quote from rocksNsocks: “Quote from moose717: “Quote from rocksNsocks: “Moose, is Crazy B still coming?” She's not. She didn't look at her calendar before and had prior commitments.” ah, that's to bad. I was going back in the thread and hadn't noticed the post before...should be quite a few folks though...looking forward to it. Starting to pull some gear together, kind of a need it-don't need it, add hoc type thing.” me too. unfortunately I'm at wor…

Quote from 1azarus: “Quote from moose717: “Quote from 1azarus: “...this is a baldface troll effort to get advice from AK (again...) Here's what I'm thinking for walking: Elk Pen to Fingerboard friday evening. Fingerboard to Letterock on saturday, with an ambitious loop that includes the seven hills trail, cause it seems to have a lot of view stars on it (AK suggestions???) I can't easily see what mileages are involved in this. I do want to explore to the south on saturday. Letterock to west on s…