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Quote from ScareBear: “Quote from Wise Old Owl: “Quote from CoachLou: “My offer is still open for any Scout group, 45+ yrs of ''WILDERNESS CAMPER/BACKPACKER" ragazine. Ok, maybe not 100% of them....close to 75% ” Wow 45 years of Backpacker? I had no idea it was around back then... can I suggest this instead? appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…5388abf61feef013d8c29bd76 ” Wow. Tipi was quite a looker 45 years ago. Do you think he killed that moose with his bare hands? ” Sure did... Dropped his pack on…

Good idea.

2017 Thru-Hikers' Companion

I hope to get there someday. I'm only on year 5 of the 20 year plan...

Thanks for all the help! My maps are getting all marked up. I had a feeling the rocks may still be north of DWG, but I didn't want the entire hike to be PA rocks.

Thanks for the offer Coach. The Bakery sounds interesting, we'll try it out, meat/socks/whatever the next iteration is! I had actually wanted to do Duncannon to DWG, but I wouldn't inflict that on anyone. It would have been mostly ridge-top walking, but some of those gaps are kinda steep. Besides, it would be her first AT hike. I think she'd like NJ/NY better.

I figured someone here had done that area.

My sister and I will be hiking out of Delaware Water Gap the afternoon of 4/1 and see how far we get (both of us have to be on our way home on 4/12). I'd like to start with a meal in DWG and probably something take-out for dinner. Recommendations of restaurants in DWG anyone? I've got the maps and THC for this year. We're hoping for at least Bear Mtn, NY but may get as far as Pawling. Anyone have any "Do this, not that" for this section? Just for background, I've done sections from SNP to Duncan…

Quote from WanderingStovie: “A barred owl? You mean barred from TOS? ” Unless he likes singing, then he could be a bard owl...

Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from meat: “And that makes 10, bird brain where you at boy, come git some! Hope your doing well ” 10 what? You're always saying that but I dont see what 10 you're talking about. ” I believe it's a hangover from TOS where a reply had to be 10 characters or more... But then, what do I know

Does he like cold weather?

Quote from Da Wolf: “Quote from Wise Old Owl: “Quote from Da Wolf: “no different than whiteblaze ” Lone Wolf for Mayor of Damascus? With all due respect you love to irritate folks with your short answers. How about you address the meltdowns over there. I suggest a space blanket on your head, appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…5388abf61feef013d8c29bd76What the hell are we doing in the Woman's threads.... ” my answers are short because i type with 1 finger ” Which one?

Quote from odd man out: “One Stop Coney has great dogs (GR, Detroit, Flint, and Chicago style), but the star is the Belgian style fries with curry mayo. Yum. ” Does the Flint dog come unleaded?

It's just a flesh wound!!!

34 light snow Watching the construction crew put up a parking garage. Feel a bit sorry for them...

I thought they were twits...

I went to the Philmont Training Center (think adult Scout training) in 1999 and tried to drag them along - no go. Then, in 2002, it was their idea. It made the difference. I went with both of them in 2002 and 2004. I began the trip planning for our Council in 2006. Younger son went with me in 06, 08, 10 and 12. He went as staff in 14 and met us at Schaffers Pass with his friends. My last trek was last summer. I'm getting a bit too old for the mountains carrying a pack. Now I'm planning a Seabase…

Quote from Astro: “Quote from EdDzierzak: “We're both looking forward to hiking without the extra stuff required at Philmont. I understand why they do what they do, but I certainly don't have to do it their way when I'm out on my own ” Just curious, what all extra stuff does Philmont require? ” It's a bit different from our way of thinking. It's a BSA camp so a trek (7-12 hikers) are expected to work as a patrol (one of the Boy Scout methods). Also, Philmont runs backcountry treks in the main se…

Quote from TrafficJam: “Quote from EdDzierzak: “Looks like I'll be a 2017 hiker... Can you tell I'm excited? ” Do you have a plan of one of you has to bail? The reason I ask is there was a guy on TOS a few years ago who planned to hike in the Smokies with his aunt. She shows up out of shape and after hiking for an hour, says she can't do it and needs to turn around. They ended up driving to Fontana and he did a day hike. I think he was pretty disappointed. ” Thanks for the concern. Yes, bailout …

Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from EdDzierzak: “Looks like I'll be a 2017 hiker... So, I'm open to any suggestions, comments or snide remarks... Can you tell I'm excited? ” If I remember correctly there's bus service from NYC to DWG.Here's some details from the NY/NJ Trail Conference web site. Hope this helps.............. Martz Trailways (800-233-8604 or www.martztrailways.com) provides frequent non-stop express bus service daily from New York PABT to Stroudsburg/Delaware Water Gap. From the Mart…