jimmyjam wrote:
If my knees still feel ok after this LASH, I will be doing a Grand Canyon R2R in May. Fingers crossed.
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odd man out wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
If my knees still feel ok after this LASH, I will be doing a Grand Canyon R2R in May. Fingers crossed.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
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jimmyjam wrote:
I just got the all clear from my orthopedic surgeon. Hike On!
Bbbllllrrrrrrttt!!!!!!!
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
jimmyjam wrote:
I just got the all clear from my orthopedic surgeon. Hike On!
Bbbllllrrrrrrttt!!!!!!!
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LIhikers wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
I just got the all clear from my orthopedic surgeon. Hike On!
Bbbllllrrrrrrttt!!!!!!!
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
I didn't post my tentative hiking plans this year because when I did last year, most were derailed.
So, I had 2+ weeks of vacation at the end of March. Intended to do 2 day hikes in the Smokies and near Franklin on the way down to Florida. That plan was derailed by a very bad cold. We left 4 days later than originally planned.
But being flexible and compromising on the back end plans, we started the drive back a day earlier and stayed in Franklin last Thursday. (Pro tip: do not arrive in Franklin after 9pm and expect that anyplace will be open for dinner; we went to Vito's Italian Restaurant and he was just leaving; he said the only place still open would be Huddle House.)
Hiked from Winding Stair Gap to Wayah Gap on Friday with my backpack about 1/3 full. I was definitely concerned particularly since many trail journals said that the climb out of Winding Stair Gap was pretty steep and as I was only able to do minimal training and the only walking I had done was flat land. Well, I'm here to say, don't believe everything that you read. The trail is graded very well with switchbacks and it wasn't too bad at all. Met a lot of great aspiring thruhikers: Goldilocks is a 35 yo pianist from NY who graciously pulled out his iphone to get some info for me, Just Paul is a 43 yo house contractor originally from VT but now in NC, Soup Spot-young gal, Mission-old guy hiking home to Maine, and Trout who did the PCT in 2016 and is hoping to do a triple crown.
Afterwards, went into Franklin directly to Outdoor 76. What a GREAT place! There's a bar in back with huge screen so my husband was occupied with some IPA's and watching the Tigers appear to win, then lose while I was fitted by the amazing Rob for some new trail shoes and everyday shoes. Then had a great dinner a few doors down from Outdoor 76. Drove to Knoxville for the night then back home last Saturday in time to arrive and watch the Final Four.
So, I have time off starting 4/13 through 4/21. Was hoping to hike somewhere in southern VA-central VA but right now the forecast is for rain. After hiking through MD last year and encountering rain 5 out of 6 days, I don't want to do that again. So, if anyone knows where on the trail, there won't be any rain or very low temps during that week, please let me know because it was such a darn good feeling to be walking on trail again, particularly as good as that NC trail was (MD was not fun with those rocks and boulders) and I would really like to have a good hike this year. -
Outdoor 76 to the place to go in Franklin.
Since they opened 3 Eagles Outfitters has turned more into a yuppie fashion place, while Outdoor 76 is for the real hikers.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
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I really enjoyed it too. It was my next to last day of a 4 week LASH for me, and reunited one last time with several I had been hiking with over that time.
Did she cook supper for you?The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
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jimmyjam wrote:
No. We went into town for Mexican.
i'm steering clear of elmers sunnybank inn too!2,000 milerThe post was edited 1 time, last by max.patch ().
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I didn't stay there but stopped by to do laundry, enjoyed my time talking with the lady of the house...very nice.I may grow old but I'll never grow up.
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Drybones wrote:
I didn't stay there but stopped by to do laundry, enjoyed my time talking with the lady of the house...very nice.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Just made Hut reservations for Franconia Ridge in August: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
8th - Liberty Springs Campsite
9th - Galehead Hut
10th - Zealand Falls Hut
It will be nice to add 27.7 miles to this year's total.Trudgin' along the AT since 2003. Completed Sections: Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome and Max Patch NC to Gorham NH
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard -
Astro wrote:
Drybones wrote:
I didn't stay there but stopped by to do laundry, enjoyed my time talking with the lady of the house...very nice.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Just made Hut reservations for Franconia Ridge in August: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
8th - Liberty Springs Campsite
9th - Galehead Hut
10th - Zealand Falls Hut
It will be nice to add 27.7 miles to this year's total.
I know I am expecting my mileage to really go down on this section.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Astro wrote:
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Just made Hut reservations for Franconia Ridge in August: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
8th - Liberty Springs Campsite
9th - Galehead Hut
10th - Zealand Falls Hut
It will be nice to add 27.7 miles to this year's total.
Tortoise:
Drive halfway to NH on 8/7
Arrive in Franconia Notch and hike 2.6 miles (2460' elevation gain) on the afternoon of 8/8
Hike 10.4 miles to Galehead Hut on 8/9
Hike 7.0 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
Drive back to PA on 8/12
Sox & Son:
Hike 10.3 miles to Garfield Ridge Campsite on 8/9
Hike 9.7 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
So Sox and I will meet up at the Galehead Hut on the morning of the 10th and finish the section together.Trudgin' along the AT since 2003. Completed Sections: Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome and Max Patch NC to Gorham NH
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard -
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Astro wrote:
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Just made Hut reservations for Franconia Ridge in August: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
8th - Liberty Springs Campsite
9th - Galehead Hut
10th - Zealand Falls Hut
It will be nice to add 27.7 miles to this year's total.
Tortoise:
Drive halfway to NH on 8/7
Arrive in Franconia Notch and hike 2.6 miles (2460' elevation gain) on the afternoon of 8/8
Hike 10.4 miles to Galehead Hut on 8/9
Hike 7.0 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
Drive back to PA on 8/12
Sox & Son:
Hike 10.3 miles to Garfield Ridge Campsite on 8/9
Hike 9.7 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
So Sox and I will meet up at the Galehead Hut on the morning of the 10th and finish the section together.
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier -
IMScotty wrote:
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Astro wrote:
StalkingTortoise wrote:
Just made Hut reservations for Franconia Ridge in August: Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch
8th - Liberty Springs Campsite
9th - Galehead Hut
10th - Zealand Falls Hut
It will be nice to add 27.7 miles to this year's total.
Drive halfway to NH on 8/7
Arrive in Franconia Notch and hike 2.6 miles (2460' elevation gain) on the afternoon of 8/8
Hike 10.4 miles to Galehead Hut on 8/9
Hike 7.0 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
Drive back to PA on 8/12
Sox & Son:
Hike 10.3 miles to Garfield Ridge Campsite on 8/9
Hike 9.7 miles to Zealand Falls Hut on 8/10
Hike 7.7 miles to Crawford Notch on 8/11
So Sox and I will meet up at the Galehead Hut on the morning of the 10th and finish the section together.
Trudgin' along the AT since 2003. Completed Sections: Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome and Max Patch NC to Gorham NH
"The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are pretty good days." Ray Wylie Hubbard -
Seriously thinking about doing Katahdin to Hanover starting end of May...any recommendations for getting back to Birmingham from Hanover...best airport to use, place to stay and clean up before the flight, best way to get to the airport.I may grow old but I'll never grow up.
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Drybones wrote:
Seriously thinking about doing Katahdin to Hanover starting end of May...any recommendations for getting back to Birmingham from Hanover...best airport to use, place to stay and clean up before the flight, best way to get to the airport.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
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jimmyjam wrote:
I'm going to do something, I just don't know what or when. How's that for a plan?
I know a guy who used to say the best plan is no plan.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
jimmyjam wrote:
I'm going to do something, I just don't know what or when. How's that for a plan?
I may grow old but I'll never grow up. -
I'm planning a trek to the Solukhumbu and Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal. Planning to trek in from Jiri via Piky Peak to Namche, then explore the valleys north and west of Thame, the glaciers east of Chukung, the Gokyo lakes, peaks such as Chukung Ri And Gokyo Ri, maybe one of the high passes such as Cho La, and finally up to Kala Patar for an up close look at Mt Everest before trekking back to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. Of course I am not going to actually do this hike, but that doesn't stop me from planning it.
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Astro wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
I'm going to do something, I just don't know what or when. How's that for a plan?
I know a guy who used to say the best plan is no plan.
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odd man out wrote:
I'm planning a trek to the Solukhumbu and Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal. Planning to trek in from Jiri via Piky Peak to Namche, then explore the valleys north and west of Thame, the glaciers east of Chukung, the Gokyo lakes, peaks such as Chukung Ri And Gokyo Ri, maybe one of the high passes such as Cho La, and finally up to Kala Patar for an up close look at Mt Everest before trekking back to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. Of course I am not going to actually do this hike, but that doesn't stop me from planning it.
I may grow old but I'll never grow up. -
My plans are only good until I start, they never end up even close, if I make this hike in June I plan to take some days off, last 387 mile (22 days) trip I took one nero to recover from what I believe was food poisoning from a smoked sausage I'd been eating on too many days. Katahdin to Hanover...the "plan", the chances of me sitting still for 5 days is slim to none but I "planned" them...maybe there'll be some company worth hanging around for.
Flight $282
Buss fare $12
AT Lodge $70
Date Day Mile Per Day
2190.9
06/06/18 1 2180.4 10.5
06/07/18 2 2162.8 17.6
06/08/18 3 2144.9 17.9 White House Landing $35
06/09/18 4
06/10/18 5 2128.9 16
06/11/18 6 2112.3 16.6
06/12/18 7 2095.5 16.8
06/13/18 8 2076.4 19.1 Monson ME 15 $25
06/14/18 9
06/15/18 10 2058.5 17.9 Bald Mt Shelter
06/16/18 11 2039.7 18.8 US 201 $30
06/17/18 12
06/18/18 13 2020.5 19.2
06/19/18 14 2002.7 17.8 ME 27 $30
06/20/18 15 1984.7 18
06/21/18 16 1970.5 14.2 ME 4 $25
06/22/18 17 1952.8 17.7
06/23/18 18 1934 18.8 East B Hill Rd $30
06/24/18 19
06/25/18 20 1914 20 Full Goose Shelter
06/26/18 21 1902.2 11.8
06/27/18 22 1892.6 9.6 US 2 $35
06/28/18 23 1878.1 14.5
06/29/18 24 1859.8 18.3
06/30/18 25 1840.6 19.2
07/01/18 26 1817.8 22.8 I93 / US3 $70
07/02/18 27
07/03/18 28 1800 17.8
07/04/18 29 1780.5 19.5
07/05/18 30 1759.7 20.8
07/06/18 31 1748.2 11.5
07/07/18
$303
07/08/18 Flight Home
442.7 Total Miles
14.3 Overall Avg/Day
17.0 Walking Avg/Day $947 Transportation & Lodging
$640 Food
$140 Booze
$780 Total
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Astro wrote:
That might just set the record for longest post.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Drybones wrote:
odd man out wrote:
I'm planning a trek to the Solukhumbu and Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal. Planning to trek in from Jiri via Piky Peak to Namche, then explore the valleys north and west of Thame, the glaciers east of Chukung, the Gokyo lakes, peaks such as Chukung Ri And Gokyo Ri, maybe one of the high passes such as Cho La, and finally up to Kala Patar for an up close look at Mt Everest before trekking back to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. Of course I am not going to actually do this hike, but that doesn't stop me from planning it.
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odd man out wrote:
Drybones wrote:
odd man out wrote:
I'm planning a trek to the Solukhumbu and Khumbu (Everest) region of Nepal. Planning to trek in from Jiri via Piky Peak to Namche, then explore the valleys north and west of Thame, the glaciers east of Chukung, the Gokyo lakes, peaks such as Chukung Ri And Gokyo Ri, maybe one of the high passes such as Cho La, and finally up to Kala Patar for an up close look at Mt Everest before trekking back to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. Of course I am not going to actually do this hike, but that doesn't stop me from planning it.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
BTW, I was also planning to add a jungle trek in Nepal to add on to my Mt Everest Trek (that I'm not taking this year - see above). Chitwan and Bardia National Parks in Nepal are the only places in the world where you can trek on foot to view wild tigers, crocodiles, elephants, bears, and rhinos. But in my planning I've run into some interesting information on the safety of this trek (or lack thereof). Web pages of guide services assure you it is safe by pointing out there are always two "armed" guides (armed with large sticks) and there are usually trees you can climb to escape. If you can't climb the tree, you can hide behind it. The junior guide will be in the rear because that's where the Tigers always attack from. On the dugout canoe safari you can avoid crocodiles by not tipping the boat. But it seems the tree climbing trick really does work. In 2016, a Dutch tourist escaped a Tiger attack in Bardia NP by climbing 20 feet into a tree. According to this news story, the guides ran away in order to "draw the attention of the Tiger" (um yeah right). The Tiger circled the treed Dutchman for two hours until the guide returned with reinforcements (more guides with sticks). It seems that from 1998-2006 there were only about seven people killed per year by Tigers in Chitwan National Park. The good news that Tiger fatalities were down to just two in 2016. The bad news is that seven were killed by rhinos and five were killed by elephants. According to this report, the national park "has appealed to the people to adopt precaution while visiting". Well that should take care of it. Anyone want to come with me?
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odd man out wrote:
BTW, I was also planning to add a jungle trek in Nepal to add on to my Mt Everest Trek (that I'm not taking this year - see above). Chitwan and Bardia National Parks in Nepal are the only places in the world where you can trek on foot to view wild tigers, crocodiles, elephants, bears, and rhinos. But in my planning I've run into some interesting information on the safety of this trek (or lack thereof). Web pages of guide services assure you it is safe by pointing out there are always two "armed" guides (armed with large sticks) and there are usually trees you can climb to escape. If you can't climb the tree, you can hide behind it. The junior guide will be in the rear because that's where the Tigers always attack from. On the dugout canoe safari you can avoid crocodiles by not tipping the boat. But it seems the tree climbing trick really does work. In 2016, a Dutch tourist escaped a Tiger attack in Bardia NP by climbing 20 feet into a tree. According to this news story, the guides ran away in order to "draw the attention of the Tiger" (um yeah right). The Tiger circled the treed Dutchman for two hours until the guide returned with reinforcements (more guides with sticks). It seems that from 1998-2006 there were only about seven people killed per year by Tigers in Chitwan National Park. The good news that Tiger fatalities were down to just two in 2016. The bad news is that seven were killed by rhinos and five were killed by elephants. According to this report, the national park "has appealed to the people to adopt precaution while visiting". Well that should take care of it. Anyone want to come with me?
I am thinking of a twist on that old bear joke...
Tiger charges OMO and IMScotty
OMO says "Scotty, what are you doing? You cannot climb a tree faster than a Tiger!
Scotty replies, "I don't have to OMO, I just have to climb faster than you "“Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier
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