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Drybones wrote:
Started gathering up all my gear getting ready the Tetons next week, am I the only person who starts a week early to do a 30 minute job of packing?
Now I'm working on possible bail plans if the Whites are nasty and possibly some slack packing."Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
NoAngel wrote:
Drybones wrote:
Started gathering up all my gear getting ready the Tetons next week, am I the only person who starts a week early to do a 30 minute job of packing?
Cheesecake> Ramen -
CoachLou wrote:
NoAngel wrote:
Drybones wrote:
Started gathering up all my gear getting ready the Tetons next week, am I the only person who starts a week early to do a 30 minute job of packing?
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
on my thru when i was mt. washington (in summer!) it started snowing with hurricane force winds (i learned this detail the next day). there is/was a van service that takes people up to mt washington and back -- it had space available so i paid em and rode down the mountain in style.2,000 miler
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A friend and I have been planning to go out this weekend somewhere in the section that straddles the NC/TN border. Hadn't really nailed it down exactly yet but looking at fairly short, with a late Friday start, finishing Sunday. I've been watching the projected track for the remnants of Harvey as well as forecasts for Hot Springs, Roan Mountain, etc. The problem is there's a fair bit of variance (rain prediction wise) between weather.com, Intellicast, and Accuweather. Does anyone have any OTHER sites they've used that are fairly reliable?
I don't want to bail on the hike, and I'm willing to make a "game time" decision, but while I don't mind hiking in a bit of rain, I do NOT want to go out and spend half or more of the time walking in the friggin' rain. I did enough of that in the Corps without a choice.Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. - Robert E. Lee -
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I was just looking at the weather for the Roan Highlands area a minute ago, planning to do 19E to Erwin starting 9/20 if the weather pattern holds, had originally planned it for October but I believe it's getting cold early this year, my son and wife did that area last week and said their second night was cold. Current forecast for Elk Park is 72*/52* for 9/13, I'll be 7 days later starting and camping at another 2000 ft elevation so I'm guessing it would be cool enough to hike that early....anyone interested in going?I may grow old but I'll never grow up.
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Drybones wrote:
....anyone interested in going?
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Grinder wrote:
A friend and I have been planning to go out this weekend somewhere in the section that straddles the NC/TN border. Hadn't really nailed it down exactly yet but looking at fairly short, with a late Friday start, finishing Sunday. I've been watching the projected track for the remnants of Harvey as well as forecasts for Hot Springs, Roan Mountain, etc. The problem is there's a fair bit of variance (rain prediction wise) between weather.com, Intellicast, and Accuweather. Does anyone have any OTHER sites they've used that are fairly reliable?
I don't want to bail on the hike, and I'm willing to make a "game time" decision, but while I don't mind hiking in a bit of rain, I do NOT want to go out and spend half or more of the time walking in the friggin' rain. I did enough of that in the Corps without a choice.
ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/tatl/h5-loop-vis.html
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So far it's looking a lot better than before. Harvey is tracking more north, forecasts are storms tonight and less chance of rain tomorrow morning and Sunday than previously. I can hang...I think...for now. Still reserving the right to be a little b*tch and bail come morning before we set out.
Only an overnight hike but my friend's job doesn't give a damn about Labor Day, apparently so he has to work today and Monday. I thought about possibly coming down this way early and getting in another day or so, or staying another day or so, but I was having a lot of fun at battlefields (played impromptu guide at both Antietam and Gettysburg) so I didn't show up early. I might still stay out Sunday and Monday night, but I don't know. I might also find a cabin with last minute opening and vegetate in a hot tub/in front of a fireplace with a bottle of Lagavulin. :pDo your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. - Robert E. Lee -
"(played impromptu guide at both Antietam and Gettysburg)"
Lucky you.
Welcome back to the USA. How long are you staying? Good luck on the weather patterns.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC -
Grinder wrote:
So far it's looking a lot better than before. Harvey is tracking more north, forecasts are storms tonight and less chance of rain tomorrow morning and Sunday than previously. I can hang...I think...for now. Still reserving the right to be a little b*tch and bail come morning before we set out.
Only an overnight hike but my friend's job doesn't give a damn about Labor Day, apparently so he has to work today and Monday. I thought about possibly coming down this way early and getting in another day or so, or staying another day or so, but I was having a lot of fun at battlefields (played impromptu guide at both Antietam and Gettysburg) so I didn't show up early. I might still stay out Sunday and Monday night, but I don't know. I might also find a cabin with last minute opening and vegetate in a hot tub/in front of a fireplace with a bottle of Lagavulin. :p
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Dan76 wrote:
How long are you staying?
Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. - Robert E. Lee -
TrafficJam wrote:
Grinder wrote:
So far it's looking a lot better than before. Harvey is tracking more north, forecasts are storms tonight and less chance of rain tomorrow morning and Sunday than previously. I can hang...I think...for now. Still reserving the right to be a little b*tch and bail come morning before we set out.
Only an overnight hike but my friend's job doesn't give a damn about Labor Day, apparently so he has to work today and Monday. I thought about possibly coming down this way early and getting in another day or so, or staying another day or so, but I was having a lot of fun at battlefields (played impromptu guide at both Antietam and Gettysburg) so I didn't show up early. I might still stay out Sunday and Monday night, but I don't know. I might also find a cabin with last minute opening and vegetate in a hot tub/in front of a fireplace with a bottle of Lagavulin.
Driving down 81 I ran into some rain, but somewhere along the line it cleared up. Looking outside now it's about half and half clouds and clear. Hoping the 20% chance of A.M. rain doesn't happen, but if so we'll deal. Supposed to be clear after that, and Sunday morning as well.Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. - Robert E. Lee -
Grinder wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
Grinder wrote:
So far it's looking a lot better than before. Harvey is tracking more north, forecasts are storms tonight and less chance of rain tomorrow morning and Sunday than previously. I can hang...I think...for now. Still reserving the right to be a little b*tch and bail come morning before we set out.
Only an overnight hike but my friend's job doesn't give a damn about Labor Day, apparently so he has to work today and Monday. I thought about possibly coming down this way early and getting in another day or so, or staying another day or so, but I was having a lot of fun at battlefields (played impromptu guide at both Antietam and Gettysburg) so I didn't show up early. I might still stay out Sunday and Monday night, but I don't know. I might also find a cabin with last minute opening and vegetate in a hot tub/in front of a fireplace with a bottle of Lagavulin.
Driving down 81 I ran into some rain, but somewhere along the line it cleared up. Looking outside now it's about half and half clouds and clear. Hoping the 20% chance of A.M. rain doesn't happen, but if so we'll deal. Supposed to be clear after that, and Sunday morning as well.
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Drybones wrote:
I'm about to pack the pack and get ready for an early flight to Wyoming and the Tetons in the morning....see you guys in a week...keep it between the ditches.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
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Surprised an Ultra-lite guy like you is still wearing Crocs. Figure you would have switched to vivobarefeet or come up some UL DIY camp shoe.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Astro wrote:
Surprised an Ultra-lite guy like you is still wearing Crocs. Figure you would have switched to vivobarefeet or come up some UL DIY camp shoe.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
I'm not ultra light this trip. I'm about 15 lbs before food and water. Taking my synthetic puffy jacket, and my 8 oz fleece pull over, two disposable hand warmers, luner solo tent (23 oz), and taking my Borah Gear bivy ( 7oz) to sleep in if I stay in any shelters or inside my tent if it gets down under 30 degrees. I don't like being cold."Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
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jimmyjam wrote:
I'm not ultra light this trip. I'm about 15 lbs before food and water. Taking my synthetic puffy jacket, and my 8 oz fleece pull over, two disposable hand warmers, luner solo tent (23 oz), and taking my Borah Gear bivy ( 7oz) to sleep in if I stay in any shelters or inside my tent if it gets down under 30 degrees. I don't like being cold.
Smart move taking extra stuff to keep you warm.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
when do you leave, jimmyjam?Lost in the right direction.
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jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
when do you leave, jimmyjam?
Just wish I was going with you.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Astro wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
when do you leave, jimmyjam?
Just wish I was going with you.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
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jimmyjam wrote:
Astro wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
when do you leave, jimmyjam?
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
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Taking Amtrak to Rutland?The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
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The friend I hiked with last week may have converted me to a beer snob...we had meals at breweries along the way and tested the wares...don't recall the name, but the one in Jackson, WY was the best, excellent food at a reasonable price and excellent beer.I may grow old but I'll never grow up.
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Drybones wrote:
The friend I hiked with last week may have converted me to a beer snob...we had meals at breweries along the way and tested the wares...don't recall the name, but the one in Jackson, WY was the best, excellent food at a reasonable price and excellent beer.
Most likely this establishment. I visit it on every trip to the Tetons.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMCThe post was edited 1 time, last by Dan76 ().
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