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BirdBrain wrote:
One for TW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpP7gMPzC78
I just discovered this little gem. However, it is not entirely accurate. You need a "visibility jacket" AND a survival bracelet in order to avoid calamity -
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you ordered one? serious? with the spare stuff hanging around and cabin fever today you could have made one...
Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you! -
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I thought when I saw this thread I was going to see something closer to "NO Shit - There I was...."
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Well I hit paydirt... there are volumes I don't have.Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you! -
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I love looking at maps & planning. Once I am on the trail though it all pretty much goew out the window. I hike till I feel like it. I may look at the map the night before and set a goal for the next day. But a lousy night of sleep may change that. Or I do better than planned & may exceed my goal. I've had weather both shorten & extend my days. In the end it really doesn't matter to me. I just love the time I get to spend in the outdoors. I once went out knowing I would hit the tail end of a hurricane in the Whites.I had already postponed a few times due to having to be at work for it & when the track put work clear I headed out. My boss said I could pospone but I had was rearing to go. Bus dropped me off in Franconia Notch & I high tailed it up to Lafayette CG. I had a spare book to wait out bad weather next day. When caretaker came around following day ( I guess he got evacuated) he said WTF you doing here? I said camping & I owe you for last night to, nobody was around to collect :lol:
Another time on PCT I held back due to fog & rain in OR knowing my chances of going back were slim & I didn't want to miss the views. Had to push on the next day since food was running low. Michele & I pooled our food to make up a dinner. When she head me unzip my tent in the am she asked if I could see anything. I was astounded by the view! Here was Mt Jefferson
with it glaciers glissenig in the early morning light.
[attach:1]Mt Jefferson (2).jpg[/attachme
From there untill the next re supply 17 miles away we had a Snickers bar each & we shared a choclate pudding for breakfast. I would do it again in a heartbeat given the chance! -
ive been studying all the bmt maps to get the "lay of the land",and i do bring maps on the trail, but i find the profiles deceiving most of the time, when it looks like a tough day, it ends up being fairlyy easy and vice versa.i'll check em in the morning to set my landmarks for the day, but otherwise i prefer not to think too much and just to walk.
the bmt,however is not quite as straightforward to navigate as the at, so i'll be referring to the maps frequentlyits all good -
I kept joking on the AT that at some point there were going to be a bunch of small hills that don't show up on maps or elevation profile. That came true day I did from the now removed Apple house shelter to Moreland Gap Shelter. Looked like a nice easy day. In reality it was up a hill, down a hill, cross a stream, repeat....all fricking day! To make it worse it was overcast so no directional sense. Felt like I was going in circles. I was so happy at the end of the day to see a steep long uphill since I knew it was over! Elevation gain for the day was like 6K'!
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I don't like surprises. I study plan study plan and walk. I form a plan that I know I will likely not follow. Howevwr , all my studying helps me know what my options are.Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball.
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BirdBrain wrote:
I don't like surprises. I study plan study plan and walk. I form a plan that I know I will likely not follow. Howevwr , all my studying helps me know what my options are.its all good -
BirdBrain wrote:
I don't like surprises. I study plan study plan and walk. I form a plan that I know I will likely not follow. Howevwr , all my studying helps me know what my options are.
I agree! Knowing alteratives is always better & often lighter than propane torch & spare cotton clothing! -
Mountain-Mike wrote:
I kept joking on the AT that at some point there were going to be a bunch of small hills that don't show up on maps or elevation profile. That came true day I did from the now removed Apple house shelter to Moreland Gap Shelter. Looked like a nice easy day. In reality it was up a hill, down a hill, cross a stream, repeat....all fricking day! To make it worse it was overcast so no directional sense. Felt like I was going in circles. I was so happy at the end of the day to see a steep long uphill since I knew it was over! Elevation gain for the day was like 6K'!
I remember that section very well It was awful. It was just like you said...I think it was something like 13 miles but it took all day...we got lost in some kind of meadow after only 4 miles or so, and then all the hills. We ended up walking in the dark to get to Moreland Gap shelter, which was overrun with mice that kept us awake all night. I feel better knowing that an old pro like you had trouble with it also! -
It is actually that much elevation gain & loss! Like a day in the Whites going thru one of the Notches...I'm sorry a Gap for you souther folks.
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Mountain-Mike wrote:
It is actually that much elevation gain & loss! Like a day in the Whites going thru one of the Notches...I'm sorry a Gap for you souther folks.
It was Notch yer usual Gap, for sure! -
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Sould be this one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-XXER6XugBw The Gator doesn't win here!
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BirdBrain wrote:
I like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCtln6fizY
I think I counted 42 of them in there! -
Mountain-Mike wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
I like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCtln6fizY
I think I counted 42 of them in there!
Wow! I missed that one. But now that you mention it.... :woohoo:Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball. -
5 bullets could have saved him if guns were allowed :ohmy: :lol:
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hikerboy wrote:
ive been studying all the bmt maps to get the "lay of the land",and i do bring maps on the trail, but i find the profiles deceiving most of the time, when it looks like a tough day, it ends up being fairlyy easy and vice versa.i'll check em in the morning to set my landmarks for the day, but otherwise i prefer not to think too much and just to walk.
the bmt,however is not quite as straightforward to navigate as the at, so i'll be referring to the maps frequently
Maybe you are over analyzing them and psyching yourself out. Therefore the hard not so hard, and the easy not that easy.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Astro wrote:
hikerboy wrote:
ive been studying all the bmt maps to get the "lay of the land",and i do bring maps on the trail, but i find the profiles deceiving most of the time, when it looks like a tough day, it ends up being fairlyy easy and vice versa.i'll check em in the morning to set my landmarks for the day, but otherwise i prefer not to think too much and just to walk.
the bmt,however is not quite as straightforward to navigate as the at, so i'll be referring to the maps frequently
Maybe you are over analyzing them and psyching yourself out. Therefore the hard not so hard, and the easy not that easy.
no, not really, it was just an observation.steep or not, it all has to get walked anyway, and i learned to ignore any expectations and just walk till im done.its all good -
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WiseOldOwl wrote:
you ordered one? serious? with the spare stuff hanging around and cabin fever today you could have made one...
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why? -
Trillium wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
you ordered one? serious? with the spare stuff hanging around and cabin fever today you could have made one...
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why?
I am sure there are better reasons. My reason is so I can be reminded of the friend that made it for me.Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball. -
BirdBrain wrote:
Trillium wrote:
WiseOldOwl wrote:
you ordered one? serious? with the spare stuff hanging around and cabin fever today you could have made one...
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why?
I am sure there are better reasons. My reason is so I can be reminded of the friend that made it for me.
The "eagle" flew the coop yesterday. Was told touchdown should be Monday.Changes Daily→ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫♪♫ ← Don't blame me. It's That Lonesome Guitar. -
BirdBrain wrote:
Trillium wrote:
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why?
I am sure there are better reasons. My reason is so I can be reminded of the friend that made it for me.
Well, that of course, is the best reason. i.e. a special person in your life.
But, I'm wondering if anyone can explain why they are called survival bracelets and why they are so popular. -
Trillium wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
Trillium wrote:
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why?
I am sure there are better reasons. My reason is so I can be reminded of the friend that made it for me.
Well, that of course, is the best reason. i.e. a special person in your life.
But, I'm wondering if anyone can explain why they are called survival bracelets and why they are so popular.
I don't think there is anything deep about them. It is just another way to carry the cord that the bracelet contains. What you can do with the cord is another discussion. Some think they are stylish.Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball. -
BirdBrain wrote:
Trillium wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
Trillium wrote:
It's just macramé; who knew?
Next question: Why?
I am sure there are better reasons. My reason is so I can be reminded of the friend that made it for me.
Well, that of course, is the best reason. i.e. a special person in your life.
But, I'm wondering if anyone can explain why they are called survival bracelets and why they are so popular.
I don't think there is anything deep about them. It is just another way to carry the cord that the bracelet contains. What you can do with the cord is another discussion. Some think they are stylish. -
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hikerboy wrote:
Jewelry? Its an essential element of survival
sent from a samsung galaxy far far away -
BirdBrain wrote:
For RS. I have built a few of these and I find that 16 holes of 3/64" diameter located 5/8" from the top works best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us7AeG7OEY4
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