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  • Astro -

    Liked max.patch’s post in the thread ATQOTD.

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    Another question that it helps if you've walked it before. My wife met me at Hot Springs and we rented a canoe from an outfitter and spent a couple hours paddling this easy river to the take out point.
  • max.patch -

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    Another question that it helps if you've walked it before. My wife met me at Hot Springs and we rented a canoe from an outfitter and spent a couple hours paddling this easy river to the take out point.
  • Astro -

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    ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 2, 2023 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 259 Total answers correct – 258 Percentage answers coe raserrect – 100% Longest correct streak – 243 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd A little easier…
  • Sarcasmtheelf -

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    today was a WAG ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 2, 2023 ⛺ My answer today was – INCORRECT Total questions answered – 148 Total answers correct – 132 Percentage answers correct – 89% Longest correct streak – 73 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd
  • IMScotty -

    Liked odd man out’s post in the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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    Quote from IMScotty: “The Everest circus continues... cnn.com/travel/sherpas-pass-up…issing-climber/index.html ” I haven't been keeping up with my Nepal forum recently. I does sound like things are back in full swing.
  • odd man out -

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    Quote from IMScotty: “The Everest circus continues... cnn.com/travel/sherpas-pass-up…issing-climber/index.html ” I haven't been keeping up with my Nepal forum recently. I does sound like things are back in full swing.
  • odd man out -

    Liked Wintergreen’s post in the thread HASH hike.

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    Astro, thanks for the advice. I have hiked from Amicalola to Neel Gap in 2015. Our shuttle driver, Ron, advised that it was very dry and water sources were frequently dry or iffy. He advised that we take the Len Foote trail, which we did. My eldest and…
  • IMScotty -

    Liked Wintergreen’s post in the thread HASH hike.

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    Astro, thanks for the advice. I have hiked from Amicalola to Neel Gap in 2015. Our shuttle driver, Ron, advised that it was very dry and water sources were frequently dry or iffy. He advised that we take the Len Foote trail, which we did. My eldest and…
  • hikerboy -

    Liked IMScotty’s post in the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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  • jimmyjam -

    Liked Wintergreen’s post in the thread HASH hike.

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    I am planning for what I am calling a HASH hike beginning in Late February. Half @$% Section Hike. I will be 62, and my job has offered me a 3 month personal leave of absence. Perhaps they too can see that I am growing older, and it is time. I believe I…

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    I am planning for what I am calling a HASH hike beginning in Late February. Half @$% Section Hike. I will be 62, and my job has offered me a 3 month personal leave of absence. Perhaps they too can see that I am growing older, and it is time. I believe I can hike from Amicalola to Harpers Ferry in three months. About 250 miles of this will be going over familiar trail from earlier section hikes. I can receive the same amount of leave for the next summer to hopefully finish the trail from Harpers Ferry to Katahdin. I have the gear I will need, with the addition of a recently purchased 0 degree sleeping bag. I am seeking advice from those of you who have done long hikes. Resupply Boxes, Bounce Box, none? My longest backpacking journey was a month on the Ice Age Trail in my home state.

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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…