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Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “just thought I'd bring up an old thread, get it? I turned 71 this past June. I guess that makes me older than most but younger than some. ” I am just a decade behind you, but closing the gap in a couple of months. ” Closing the gap would not bode well for LIHikers. Please maintain your distance!

Seemed like a trick question. I almost went with breakdancing.

Quote from Mountain-Mike: “I was supposed to head north tomorrow to go with plan B: Hoking the Long Trail instead of Idaho Centenial Trail. May have to rethink things. ” I'm hoping to still do the cohos trail next month, but now it's wait and see. The dry river wilderness isn't exactly dry right now streams are impassable. No matter what, it's going to be awful muddy.

Vermont is in a state of emergency, Bear Mtn and Harriman are closed, parts of the trail from NY to NH are washed out and impassable,Maine still experiencing high streams.Road washouts and closures all over. appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/nh-me-high-water-alert/

New York got slammed yesterday into last night. Harriman State Park is closed. Road access in and around the park is closed. UP to 8 inches of rain in a few hours have created a state of emergency in Orange County. Getting to Ft Montgomery from Bear Mtn for resupply is currently impossible.

Quote from Sarcasmtheelf: “Still cooler than the late Neoproterozoic era...so we've got that going for us. ” When was this neosporin era, and how hot was it in kelvin?

Quote from max.patch: “Quote from max.patch: “Monday was the hottest day ever recorded on planet Earth. Tuesday set a new record. ” And Wednesday tied Tuesdays record. What will today bring? Tucson is doing their part to keep the streak alive; another 110 degree day. ” better switch to celsius.it's cooler.

I'll have to wait until it's available somewhere else. I got rid of Netflix when I realized I was spending more time scrolling to find something decent to watch than I was actually watching any show.

Quote from IMScotty: “Wow, the critters are going crazy in Connecticut ” They're acting like ANIMALS!!!

Got treated to a rare early morning rainbow this morning. 356626884_1941775896184017_1475038653869398999_n.jpg

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Interesting. The benefit of this designation seems a bit vague to me. It seems the biggest benefit is that being overseen by the USFS “might make it easier” to eliminate 15 mi of road walk/private land use. My inclination is to want the BMT to fly under the radar for as long as possible ” While I admit there is a tipping point, I wish my two local trails the Ouachita Trail and the Ozark Highland Trail got more traffic. Once May comes until October I am…

Quote from Traffic Jam: “Interesting. The benefit of this designation seems a bit vague to me. It seems the biggest benefit is that being overseen by the USFS “might make it easier” to eliminate 15 mi of road walk/private land use. My inclination is to want the BMT to fly under the radar for as long as possible. ” It would enable guaranteed long term preservation of the trail and it's corridor, as well as support the trail communities near the BMT. While I can understand some concerns, I can't f…

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires is out of control.I had to shut my windows last night,but this afternoon, the sky is a brownish yellow. 352231344_253133287302601_4718101001076787881_n.jpg

Quote from Sarcasmtheelf: “This quiz would be easier if I'd actually hike the whole trail instead of just constantly rehiring the 200 miles that's closest to my house. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 7, 2023 ⛺ My answer today was – INCORRECT Total questions answered – 152 Total answers correct – 135 Percentage answers correct – 89% Longest correct streak – 73 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd ” On the plus side, you can become a 2000 miler without leaving Connecticut

The BMT is one step closer to becoming a National Scenic Trail. If you'd like to help make this become a reality, click on the link and see how. bmta.org/quest-nst/?fbclid=IwA…_qgIMVx17ThsMVWYPzyDvnyX4

I came across this clip from You Bet Your Life, with Emma Gatewood as a contestant, and Groucho interviewing her. This was before she hiked the AT but had already walked the Oregon Trail and the Centennial Trail. youtu.be/fSYEY7t-oRI

Quote from Wintergreen: “Thanks for the advice, Max Patch. Would you say having to time your hike to the post office hours is a consideration also? I would need to be back to my job in June 2024, but do realize that it could be a cold start. Beginning of March, perhaps? I believe I can do an overall 12 mile average, slower starting miles, picking up distance as I go along. That is 89 days to Harpers Ferry without zeros. We shall see how it comes together. More zeros due to weather with an early …

Quote from IMScotty: “To repair the tear in my wind pants I ordered a product from 'Gear Aid' called 'Tenacious Tape.' Only a couple of bucks on Amazon. amazon.com/dp/B09V3DY3X5?psc=1…o2ov_dt_b_product_details The repair could not have been simpler, just peel and stick. Looks great again right nw. Time will tell abut durability. ” I always carry it. It practically sticks to water.

Quote from max.patch: “Quote from Astro: “318 curves in only 11 miles. images.app.goo.gl/nzGH67gWD3xwSbzF6 ” I bet almost every car has an annual event on the Tail of the Dragon. My Honda Element FB group has an annual ride the 2nd weekend in May; this year they had 140 Elements riding the Dragon together. Not anything I'd care to do but they seem to have fun and the event grows every year. ” 2 years in a row for me it was mini coopers.2014 and 2015.

I use Core water bottles when I can get them. they're long like the smartwater bottle, but with wide mouth to make it easy to drink from, and has a nice cap for scooping water if needed. 3cba6aed-3c5e-4a4a-9574-26146469caed.53ba8fc2d33b662cc01d09083fe3d67c.jpeg