The "Official" 2011 Southern Ruck Thread

[Sly]

I spoke with the NOC a few days ago and everything is confirmed for January 14-16 & 17.

Once again we'll be using the community building for cooking and dining, and Relia's Garden for presentations.

Since a few may not be able to make it, it's likely I'll have a few spots available in the Cabins. Cabin costs are slightly more than basecamp but include private rooms and linens. PM me if you have any interest and I'll put you on the waiting list.

I still have a couple spots to fill on the schedule. If anyone has a slideshow or presentation they'd like to present, please let me know.

www.soruck.net (http://www.soruck.net)

[Ox97GaMe]

I will be there Sly. Let me know if a room opens up in Cabin D.

[Cookerhiker]

See you there Sly!

[little bear]

hey Sly I will be there...will paypal you the money on Friday.....Would like that same room I had last year, don't remember the cabin or room number......wow that must have been a great weekend not to remember anything....lol

[Sly]

hey Sly I will be there...will paypal you the money on Friday.....Would like that same room I had last year, don't remember the cabin or room number......wow that must have been a great weekend not to remember anything....lol

OK, that will be fine, I have the room number.

For anyone else that's interested, I have a few more spaces left in the cabins for singles and couples. It's $50 per person for Friday & Sat and/or $25 for optional Sunday. The cabins are awesome, with linen, blankets, towels etc. Good times. PM me for more details.

Also, the schedule is pretty much set.

http://www.soruck.net/schedule.html

[kayak karl]

sly, is that spreadsheet up again for things to bring. the chickens are getting big:)

[Sly]

sly, is that spreadsheet up again for things to bring. the chickens are getting big:)

Yes, they are..

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Anwy7iNs2AXEcExRamVFWklRTzRUNF9KR3FLdDRRS 3c&gid=0

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pLQjeEZIQO4QVDqOOpTWjQw#gid=0

[TunesKnits]

Just wanted to add, all women at the SoRuck are invited for a women-only get together. Cabin E, Saturday 4-5:30. Wine, cheese, chocolate and chatting are the main event.

Thanks Sly, for including us on the schedule!

Tunes

[Sly]

Just wanted to add, all women at the SoRuck are invited for a women-only get together. Cabin E, Saturday 4-5:30. Wine, cheese, chocolate and chatting are the main event.

Thanks Sly, for including us on the schedule!

Tunes


Well, it looked like suck a great time how could I leave it out? :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2117/190/66/623541378/n623541378_1426081_1537.jpg

[Ron Haven]

Sly, I will be there. If there is anything I can do to help you, just pm me.

Merry Christmas to you and all of your family.

[MedicineMan]

I couldn't figure out the google spreadsheet but I'm bringing Tabasco and Texas Peet.

[Sly]

Sly, I will be there. If there is anything I can do to help you, I will just pm me.

Merry Christmas to you and all of your family.

Thanks Ron. Merry Christian to you, Maricela and the boys.

Weather permitting, you'll be there early Saturday morning to help shuttle hikers right? (the van should be fine)

[Ron Haven]

Thanks Ron. Merry Christian to you, Maricela and the boys.

Weather permitting, you'll be there early Saturday morning to help shuttle hikers right? (the van should be fine)yo got it. I will bring a 16 passenger or the bus. Which ever you ask.

[mweinstone]

may not come if i dont have a job by rucktime.so ill have to give you the information you will need now. i call this peice, "40 ways to leave your blubber" or"how to have fun at the noc."
limit your walks up and down the hill to less than 100 times a day.
watch the moon from the top of the road beyond the last cabins where the road turns at the top and you cant see a single man made object. this is the noc's sweet spot.
allways fumble with your pack on the wall rear of the outfitter. its where nubee women hikers can be chatted up.
dry your clothes useing the hand dryer in the bathroom.or just toast them up for a morning treat.
sleep out on the deck of the mens group cabin. its where chicks come to hear dude and austin play music.
walk south on the trail from the noc to the top for the quickest best veiw.
eat at the resturaunt its really good.
hang close to sly and marsha as they rule the kingdom.
dont be affraid of the bacon portions at breakfast. this is your bacon oppurtunity nocin.
force loud snorrers out in the cold with your staff or pole as this aint hikin and they dont have dibs on your quiet.
and the number one thing to do to not loose your blubber and still have fun?


ask for more bacon even if it seems dangerous. the human body can take alot more punnishment than you think.

oh, allmost forgot. get up at 530 am to see lwolf in his prime. hes up, showered, beard trimmed, freashly jogged and a hell of a dead baby joke teller.
have fun!

[Sly]

So far, here's a list of people that have expressed interest and said they were coming...


1Pint
AuburnBreeze
Backyardboogie
Bayou
Bearpaw
Big Mike
Black Wolfe
Bob Peoples
Bone Lady
Brew
Bucksnort
CC Wayah
Circuit Rider
CookerHiker
Cuffs
Cutty
Dancer
Dawg
Diamond Dave
Dutch Treat
ec. hiker
Envirodiver
Eric Kampmann
Erynn
Firefly
Five-Leaf Clover
GeneRoll
Grace
Gungho
Hammock Hanger
HeartFire
Hendo Hiker
HOI
Honeysuckle
Hooch
Hoop
Hopeful
Hummingbird
Jennifer
Jester
Kally
Kanga
Kayak Karl
Kinnickinic
Krewzer
Laces
Lady Bug
Lee I Joe
Little Bear
Marc
McGarrett
Megan
Merry Mary
Miss Daisy
Miss Janet
Monk
Monkeyboy
Moose
Mother Nature
Mountain Squid
Mrs Hopeful
Mrs Tinman
Orangebug
Ox
Pilgrim
Ramble~On
Razor
Red Bug
RedHat
Rodger
Ron Haven
Roots
Rosie
Scout
Shake-N-Bake
Sheltowee
Sherlock
Skidsteer
Sleeps With Skunks
Slowpoke
Sly
Smile
Smokestack
SouthMark
Speakeasy
Sunset
SuzyQHoo
Tenacious Tanasi
Tinman
Trooper
Tunes
Twolfe
Wandering Soul
Waterfall
WingHeart
Yellow Bug






:banana:banana

If any others are coming let me know.

[Smile]

Looking forward to it :)

Still having the gear sale/swap one evening?

[Sly]

Looking forward to it :)

Still having the gear sale/swap one evening?

Hi Smile! :)

Yeah, I leaving an couple hours or so for the gear swap Saturday afternoon. I don't think you were there last year but we have use of relia's garden and they have a perfect room off the main room for the gear swap and a couple vendors.

[Smile]

Excellent, got some great gear the year before (and got your PM. :)

[jenpharr]

Sly,
Thank you so much for putting this together again! I would love to come down for a day maybe on Friday or Sat. I would love to just help, or if you need a presentation my hubby and I did 4 trails in Europe this summer and we have some awesome pics if you need to fill a spot.
Thanks!
Jennifer Pharr Davis

[Sly]

Sly,
Thank you so much for putting this together again! I would love to come down for a day maybe on Friday or Sat. I would love to just help, or if you need a presentation my hubby and I did 4 trails in Europe this summer and we have some awesome pics if you need to fill a spot.
Thanks!
Jennifer Pharr Davis

Hey Jennifer, yes bring your presentation, we'll find time for it, and we can always use the help!

[Hendo Hiker]

Hey Sly,
I appreciate the quick response. I'm going to try and make it. It looks like a great time. I'd probably be in basecamp if not in the shelter a little less than a mile from the NOC. Is there any thing I need in advance or just show up with my gear, money, questions and excitement?

[Sly]

Hey Sly,
I appreciate the quick response. I'm going to try and make it. It looks like a great time. I'd probably be in basecamp if not in the shelter a little less than a mile from the NOC. Is there any thing I need in advance or just show up with my gear, money, questions and excitement?

I think you have it covered! There supposed to be really good camping just off NOC property along the rail road tracks east.

[SawnieRobertson]

I think you have it covered! There supposed to be really good camping just off NOC property along the rail road tracks east.
Sly! Sly! You didn't mention bringing FOOD!--Kinnickinic:sun:sun

[Sly]

Sly! Sly! You didn't mention bringing FOOD!--Kinnickinic:sun:sun

Yeah, there was a reason for that, he's only 19 and probably doesn't good very well. ;)

Hendo Hiker, can you bring some chips (ruffles with ridges) and dip (french onion)? :D

[Spogatz]

I would really love to be there but due to circumstances out of my control I am out.

If I were to make it for just one day what day would be best?

[Sly]

I would really love to be there but due to circumstances out of my control I am out.

If I were to make it for just one day what day would be best?

Saturday would be the best, stuff happening all day.

http://www.soruck.net/schedule.html

[nightshaded]

trying to sort out a ride, but i think i'll actually be making it down. i need a hiker trash fix, dammit! got a new western mountaineering bag that needs to spend a few winter nights in the woods, too!

bone lady

[Sly]

trying to sort out a ride, but i think i'll actually be making it down. i need a hiker trash fix, dammit! got a new western mountaineering bag that needs to spend a few winter nights in the woods, too!

bone lady

That's cool. I think there's a few coming down from OH. I know 1Pint is, maybe StarLyte, LadyBug.

I'll add you to the list. Just let me know if you can't make it.

[nightshaded]

ok, i'll drop the ladies a line! i'll be braving the snow and camping out, so don't worry about saving a bunk for me or anything

[Smile]

Bringing an MSR Hubba for sale, and some other cool stuff.

Anybody else selling gear? last time I wish I had brought more cash, since there were a few things I wanted to buy!

[Sly]

i'll be braving the snow and camping out, so don't worry about saving a bunk for me or anything

You could get lucky and have great weather. :sun If it's nasty we'll find a place for you.


Bringing an MSR Hubba for sale, and some other cool stuff.

Anybody else selling gear? last time I wish I had brought more cash, since there were a few things I wanted to buy!

Skidsteer usually does, I'll probably bring some gear and they'll be a few vendors there.

[Diamond Dave]

Any space left in cabins? If I can help please let me know. Thanks
:cool:

[Persistent]

Sly,
Please add me to the name tag list. I will be there on Saturday.
I am HeartFire's husband.
Marc

[ec.hiker]

Does anyone want to save some money and mother earth and shuttle up I can drive or ride I am in Jacksonville NC its on the southern coast of NC for those who don't know right north of wilmington. ANy ways hit me up if you want to ride together.

[ec.hiker]

Oh hey I forgot any specific food to bring or just pot luck waht ever?

[Sly]

Oh hey I forgot any specific food to bring or just pot luck waht ever?

Just check over the spreadsheet and fill something in.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw


You may need to click on the words "edit this page". You'll see tabs with each meal along the top or bottom. Click on one of the boxes. If you have any problems just let me know and I'll fill it in for you. Thanks.

[kayak karl]

matty, if you need a ride tell me. or tell Wonder and she'll tell me. whatever, but don't complain after the ruck :D

[kayak karl]

there is room for one more hammock under the deck. must be a friend of Kaia's:D

[Hoop]

Sly, put my name on the tag list.
Driving from south GA thru ATL earlier in the week if anyone needs a lift; hiking from Winding Stair Gap to NOC.

[Sly]

Sly, put my name on the tag list.
Driving from south GA thru ATL earlier in the week if anyone needs a lift; hiking from Winding Stair Gap to NOC.

Will do, have a nice hike.

I'm sure you thought of it but you can probably leave your car with Ron Haven and get a ride back from someone Sunday afternoon/night or Monday morning.

[Sly]

Sly,
Please add me to the name tag list. I will be there on Saturday.
I am HeartFire's husband.
Marc

I've been trying to remember your name. Sorry :o , will add it now.

[Ramble~On]

I'll be there.
~ rooms left ?:rolleyes:
Will there be some AV stuff in Relia's for a slideshow from a laptop or a DVD ? I'll put together some slideshows.

Once this holiday thing is over I'll start trying to get around to getting myself started thinking about starting to think about what I can bring.

1) Snickers & Beer
2) Nag Champa ;)
3) Port-A-Bar
4) Party Sheep
5) Ramen Noodles
6) Nicole Kidman

[Sly]

I'll be there.
~ rooms left ?:rolleyes:
Will there be some AV stuff in Relia's for a slideshow from a laptop or a DVD ? I'll put together some slideshows.


Name added...

I'll have a laptop, portable DVD player, digital projector and a sound system.

As far as heated accommodations you'll have to call the NOC for reservations in basecamp or the Nantahala Inn.

PS Bring Nicole...

[ec.hiker]

Hey I was looking at the spread sheet and jotting down what I can bring there is still alot of room for items needing to be brought so if your comming take a look and add what you can bring to the list. Hey if your broke you can always bring napkins from mCDONALDS and salt and pepper packs from Hardees if you buy a burger there is no limit to how many you can get ha ha. Well thats how I get the salt and pepper for my food bag while hiking lol. ANyways to bring something you can spend four dollars at the dollar tree and bring a tom of stuff here is the adress see you there!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw

[SouthMark]

OK Sly add me to the name tag list. I'll be there.

[Sly]

OK Sly add me to the name tag list. I'll be there.

Will do! See you in a few weeks!

[HeartFire]

Sly,

As usual, I cna't figure out how to put stuff on the spread sheet for food. I will bring a hearty vegan soup for lunch Saturday.
HeartFire

[Sly]

Sly,

As usual, I cna't figure out how to put stuff on the spread sheet for food. I will bring a hearty vegan soup for lunch Saturday.
HeartFire

OK HeartFire, I'll add it. Thanks.

Edit: Ha. I see you managed on your own.

[HeartFire]

OK HeartFire, I'll add it. Thanks.

Edit: Ha. I see you managed on your own.

Oh, I didn't realize that it posted. I got an 'error' message and just didn't check back. Thanks

[Roots]

Hey Sly! Could you please add my sister to the name tag list...Ashley! Thanks dear!!!!:sun

[TunesKnits]

Sly please also add to the nametag list:

Treesong
Scar
Liz

Thanks!

Tunes

[kayak karl]

Sly also add,

Hiker Hal

[Sly]

Sly please also add to the nametag list:

Treesong
Scar
Liz

Thanks!

Tunes


Sly also add,

Hiker Hal

Got it. Up to 104!

[trekkngirl]

Hey Sly I made reservations for the bunk room.Will you add me to the name list..Thanks Trekkngirl

[Smile]

I had posted this on the ladies forum, but see that most of the SoRuck thread is here! :)

Looking forward to "the ladies get together" and all the wonderful yummy things that may be there....

Just a reminder, on gear night sell/swap I am cleaning out the gear closet of some very cool things, mostly clothes.... Patagonia, Pendleton, Columbia, Pearl Izumi - mostly hikewear and nothing over $20!

Also have a great pair of Merrell boots (sorry, not $20) and other odds and ends. Anyone else bringing some gear to sell or swap? I've gotten some great deals in the past years, and always had a great time. I heard that the gear swap is at the same time as the ladies get together - true? Maybe we can do a ladies gear area there as well that would make it easier, thoughts?

[mweinstone]

hey kyak karl, thanks for the ride offer. if theres a way i would. but im deadweight, cut me loose, go on without me, save yourself, im old and weak, i deserve to die from not noc ing. dry a wet soc on the old hand dryer in the basthroom for me. and walk up the road to the top and smoke a but for me. and sit in the dinning hall and stare at folks for me. and leave the mens bunkhouse door open all night for feeloaders to sleep on the floor for me. and tie dirty clothes on a string and cast them in the river tied to the bridge for me.

[mweinstone]

the number one thing you absolutly positivly must not forget to do is,...
eat all the unlabled food dayhikers leave in the fridge thereby violating the write your name on your food or loose it rule for me.

[Sly]

Great news. I got an email from Lauren at the NOC and they're going to give us all a 20% off coupon for their outfitter. That's a pretty serious deal. Also, they'll be donating a piece of gear for the raffle.

Only a week away!

[Sierra Echo]

I'm coming, but I must leave on Sunda. There is cave exploration that must be done on monday!!!!!!!!!!!

[kayak karl]

the number one thing you absolutly positivly must not forget to do is,...
eat all the unlabled food dayhikers leave in the fridge thereby violating the write your name on your food or loose it rule for me.

will do. ill have my dog wit me. should be easy :D

[mweinstone]

we must enforce that rule. if not us who? who will teach young food layden dayhikers why they need to write there name on there food?

[Skidsteer]

I'm coming, but I must leave on Sunda. There is cave exploration that must be done on monday!!!!!!!!!!!

Most leave on Sunday anyway. A few hunker down in Cabin C for an extra day to recover and watch football.

[Roots]

Great news. I got an email from Lauren at the NOC and they're going to give us all a 20% off coupon for their outfitter. That's a pretty serious deal. Also, they'll be donating a piece of gear for the raffle.

Only a week away!

that's a great deal!!! thanks Sly!

[Sly]

Most leave on Sunday anyway.

Lightweights. :p

[Skidsteer]

Lightweights. :p

And employed. :D

[Sly]

And employed. :D

You need to work for a bank, or have a fed, state or local government job. No, I need a fed, state, or local government job! ;)

[Sierra Echo]

You need to work for a bank, or have a fed, state or local government job. No, I need a fed, state, or local government job! ;)

I have a federal job, so therefore I am off monday.
But alas, froggys going a cavin'!

[peanuts]

have a good time. i won't be there this time either :(

[Smile]

We'll miss you :)

Hope all is well!

[Red Hat]

Great news. I got an email from Lauren at the NOC and they're going to give us all a 20% off coupon for their outfitter. That's a pretty serious deal. Also, they'll be donating a piece of gear for the raffle.

Only a week away!

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

[kayak karl]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.
it was open in '09, closed in '10, but i don't care. ill go back in the summer and get a kayak.:banana

[Roots]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

it was weird last year! They didn't have anything open! Hopefully this year will be different! See ya there!

[Sly]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

Yeah, as well as the restaurant and store. It could be very well closed next weekend too. I'm not sure how the decide.

[Virginia Lane]

Hi Sly,
Both my husband and I will be coming.
Thanks...Virginia
Winkle & Rocky

[Virginia Lane]

Sly,
Both my husband and I will be at the Ruck on Sat.

Winkle & Rocky

[Sierra Echo]

Yeah, as well as the restaurant and store. It could be very well closed next weekend too. I'm not sure how the decide.

They have two store listings:

http://store.noc.com/Locations.aspx

I don't know which one we will be next too. One will be open for sure, but I dont know about the other one? :confused:

[Bravefriend]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!:D

[Bravefriend]

The other location is on the other side of the park in Gatlinburg. it is open all winter too check it out! it's a great store!!

cheers

[Sly]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!:D

That's great news. Thank Lauren for helping out! Does she have a trail name?

[kayak karl]

i was going to bring stuffing with chicken parts, but see no veggies.
green bean casserole???????

[Sly]

Sly,
Both my husband and I will be at the Ruck on Sat.

Winkle & Rocky

Great, got you!

Bullwinkle and Rocky was one of my favorite shows

[HeartFire]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!:D


BraveFriend - are you going to be at the SoRuck?? It will be great to see you

HeartFire

[Roots]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!:D

Woohoo!!! We are so happy they will both be open this year! Thanks for letting everyone know! Hope to see you there!

[bigmac_in]

Woohoo!!! We are so happy they will both be open this year! Thanks for letting everyone know! Hope to see you there!


MMMmmmmmm . . . Big 'ole juicy burger from River's End. Oh wait, I won't be there. :(:(:(

[kanga]

Woohoo!!! We are so happy they will both be open this year! Thanks for letting everyone know! Hope to see you there!
yay! i'll get to spend all the money i make at the gear swap...:(

[Smile]

Yummmmmmmm ! :)

[Ranger Bob]

I am looking forward to it. I will need a name tag.
Thanks.
Ranger Bob

[Sly]

I am looking forward to it. I will need a name tag.
Thanks.
Ranger Bob

OK, added. We'll see you there!

Y'all can pick up your nametags, discount coupon etc. in cabin C on Friday afternoon from 3-6pm. After that they'll either be in Cabin C or the dining hall.

Map to the NOC campus (http://www.soruck.net/nocmap.jpg)

[kayak karl]

i was going to bring stuffing with chicken parts, but see no veggies.
green bean casserole???????
i got to shop in AM. stuffing or green bean casserole.?

Kaia wants a name tag. in pink if you got it.:)

[Sierra Echo]

Is there anything I can bring to contribute to the meals? I dont cook, so it would have to be something easy!

[kanga]

i got to shop in AM. stuffing or green bean casserole.?

Kaia wants a name tag. in pink if you got it.:)
yeah, he's being mean about the pink this year.:mad:

[kayak karl]

yeah, he's being mean about the pink this year.:mad:
we all have bad years:D

[kayak karl]

Is there anything I can bring to contribute to the meals? I dont cook, so it would have to be something easy!
go back to post http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1069051&postcount=2 but bring anything. these are hikers. :D

[Sierra Echo]

go back to post http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1069051&postcount=2 but bring anything. these are hikers. :D

Thank you KK. I can bring a bunch of plastic cups. I dont know how to put it on the spreadsheet. How many do you think I will need?

[kayak karl]

Thank you KK. I can bring a bunch of plastic cups. I dont know how to put it on the spreadsheet. How many do you think I will need?
I was just pointing you. its Sly u need to PM.

[Sierra Echo]

I was just pointing you. its Sly u need to PM.

gotcha~!!!!

[Gwiz]

This will be my first Rucks weekend. :sun

[Cookerhiker]

I've made some (edible) goodies for the Ruck but I'm not attending. So...

Are there any attendees from Central KY or Ohio or anywhere else driving down I-75 passing by Lexington? I'd like to arrange to meet and hand them off.

Otherwise, I'll eat them all myself:eek: Don't need that!

Send me a PM if you can deliver them for me. And have fun everyone!

[Sly]

Thank you KK. I can bring a bunch of plastic cups. I dont know how to put it on the spreadsheet. How many do you think I will need?

I had to disable the spreadsheet to opening editing. Some two year old had nothing better to do than write obscenities.

I'll add the cups to it.

Thanks.

[Chaco Taco]

Sly and others, Wak and i will miss you all. I really thought about coming down for the day but just cant swing it. Remember we are going to be just south of the Whites so there may need to be some sort of Southern Norther thing happen in the near future.

[Sly]

Sly and others, Wak and i will miss you all. I really thought about coming down for the day but just cant swing it. Remember we are going to be just south of the Whites so there may need to be some sort of Southern Norther thing happen in the near future.

Hey Chaco, we'll miss you guys. I'll probably be up north sometime this year. I'm actually going after SoRuck. How long I stay is anyone's guess.

[Sly]

Last call for name tags.

Check out the list (in sig) to see if your name is included. If not let me know. If it is included and you can't make, also let me know. As it is, I have 120 so I won't have many, if any, extra blanks.

[Cookerhiker]

.... I'll probably be up north sometime this year. I'm actually going after SoRuck. How long I stay is anyone's guess.

Coming to the PA Ruck?

[kayak karl]

Last call for name tags.

Check out the list (in sig) to see if your name is included. If not let me know. If it is included and you can't make, also let me know. As it is, I have 120 so I won't have many, if any, extra blanks.
did you get my dog Kaia??

and add green bean casserole to fri nite.

[Sly]

Coming to the PA Ruck?

I tend to doubt it. I have doctors appointments in Mass either side of the Pa Ruck. The best I'd be able to do is make the Winter Warmer.

[Sly]

Hmmmm... apparently Miss Janet is having transportation problems and may not be able to make it this weekend.

Will anyone be passing near Erwin that can pick her up?

[ARambler]

How are the roads to NOC from Atlanta?
How far is the commute to Ashville?

I plan to make it for at least Saturday.

Rambler

[Sly]

How are the roads to NOC from Atlanta?
How far is the commute to Ashville?

I plan to make it for at least Saturday.

Rambler

All major roads up through Andrews, NC then the road seems a little narrow going through the gorge, but it's fine. From NOC to Asheville is only about 1.5 hours.

http://mapq.st/ewjK8e

[Sierra Echo]

I hope all roads are free of snow and ice are we might all have a hard time!

[Sly]

I hope all roads are free of snow and ice are we might all have a hard time!

If you drive mid-day and arrive mid-afternoon when the sun is out, the roads should be fine. Still, everyone should allow an little extra time and be aware of the shadow areas and black ice going through the gorge.

[kayak karl]

does anyone have a pyhsical address for NOC for GPS. the one on the site sent me to Bryson last year.

[Skidsteer]

does anyone have a pyhsical address for NOC for GPS. the one on the site sent me to Bryson last year.

This is what I have:

13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713

35.33105°N
83.59184°W

[kayak karl]

This is what I have:

13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713

35.33105°N
83.59184°W
thank you, must of erntered it wrong last year.

[trekkngirl]

The roads up my way are still bad.Gotta bail this year try again next year.Look forward to the ALDHA gathering.I'm bummed.:(

[Sly]

The roads up my way are still bad.Gotta bail this year try again next year.Look forward to the ALDHA gathering.I'm bummed.:(

Ummm..... it's Wednesday, the Ruck isn't until this weekend. Oh well, see you next year.

[Bravefriend]

road through the gorge is good pending a light snow that might come through tonight. they keep it maintained as high priority with all of the truck traffic that goes through between Asheville and Andrews etc. weather through the weekend looks great!!

[Smile]

Should be cleared up by then, for some getting up the hill without a 4WD once at the NOC might be troublesome. Good thing this group is used to walking uphill! :)

[kayak karl]

Should be cleared up by then, for some getting up the hill without a 4WD once at the NOC might be troublesome. Good thing this group is used to walking uphill! :)
im used to falling down hill, but i got a tow strap for Kaia to pull me up.

[TunesKnits]

Just wanted to remind all the women, that the women hikers get together will be Saturday from 3:45 until 5pm. Cabin E. ALL women at the ruck are welcome, hiker or not. If you are a hiker or the partner, daughter, friend or just happen to be a woman at the ruck, come on out.

I will be bringing wine and chocolate. Surely someone else will bring some cheese and crackers. :)

Looking forward to the weekend!!

Tunes

[Smile]

Just wanted to remind all the women, that the women hikers get together will be Saturday from 3:45 until 5pm. Cabin E. ALL women at the ruck are welcome, hiker or not. If you are a hiker or the partner, daughter, friend or just happen to be a woman at the ruck, come on out.

I will be bringing wine and chocolate. Surely someone else will bring some cheese and crackers. :)

Looking forward to the weekend!!

Tunes

Hmmm, does anyone out there like baked brie?

Also, I have a bunch of ladies hiking gear, and I hear that the regular gear swap was at the same time. Is there a place for ladies gear to bring during that time?

[Sly]

Just wanted to remind all the women, that the women hikers get together will be Saturday from 3:45 until 5pm. Cabin E. ALL women at the ruck are welcome

Yes, all women and men in hiking skirts are welcome! :p

[lamarr]

My weekend just opened up some. Still room to drop in?

[Sly]

My weekend just opened up some. Still room to drop in?

Yeah man, I already made you a name tag (Speakeasy) call NOC in the morning for a space in basecamp of you're staying over.

[Sierra Echo]

Should be cleared up by then, for some getting up the hill without a 4WD once at the NOC might be troublesome. Good thing this group is used to walking uphill! :)


You really think we might need 4WD to go home?

[jlb2012]

You really think we might need 4WD to go home?

no - the question is the parking at NOC - might need to park at the bottom of the hill instead of driving up to the basecamp/cabin area if one does not have 4WD - not a big deal IMO

[SawnieRobertson]

Weather Chanel forecasts temps in the mid-40s at Bryson City for the weekend. That will be bliss after what we are going through here in Sugar Grove. Hopefully, I'll begin hearing plows sometime soon.--Kinnickinic

[Sierra Echo]

no - the question is the parking at NOC - might need to park at the bottom of the hill instead of driving up to the basecamp/cabin area if one does not have 4WD - not a big deal IMO

Oh i see! I might just leave my car at my hotel room and walk the two miles. Thank you for clarifying!

[Sly]

no - the question is the parking at NOC - might need to park at the bottom of the hill instead of driving up to the basecamp/cabin area if one does not have 4WD - not a big deal IMO

If they do/did a decent job plowing, it's supposed to be sunny, and over freezing, Fri and the weekend, so the road up should be OK. I more worried about the steps and stairways at night, so I'll pick up a bag of rock salt.

Another concern could be frozen pipes. Hopefully they're on top of that.

[Smile]

You really think we might need 4WD to go home?

No, like HOI said, it's just inside the NOC parking area, there's a steep hill up to the lodge/dining hall. But it's no big deal, looks like we're due for some sweet weather in the 40's! :)

[Ox97GaMe]

The main roads should be open getting to NOC. It may be questionable for 441 through the park and 129 (The Dragon).

Forecast for this general region is for Thur and Fri to warm up and be sunny. Should be enough to clear any snow/ice that is remaining on the roads.

everyone be careful. See you Fri evening.

[TunesKnits]

I love brie!

I know the swap is at the same time, there really is not a good independent time so we do what we can. There is not really any room indoors to show/swap but we could do some out on the deck or out the front porch. Bring it along if it sounds good to you. Last year Heartfire put up one of her tents right out front of the cabin.

Tunes


Hmmm, does anyone out there like baked brie?

Also, I have a bunch of ladies hiking gear, and I hear that the regular gear swap was at the same time. Is there a place for ladies gear to bring during that time?

[SouthMark]

Sly, put me down for 10 two liter assorted soft drinks and bags of assorted chips.

[Smile]

I love brie!

I know the swap is at the same time, there really is not a good independent time so we do what we can. There is not really any room indoors to show/swap but we could do some out on the deck or out the front porch. Bring it along if it sounds good to you. Last year Heartfire put up one of her tents right out front of the cabin.

Tunes

Great idea, thanks, I have an extra Hubba, boots and some cool name brand shirt and t's.

Brie it is then! :)

[SouthMark]

Sly also add a honey backed ham for me.

[Sly]

Sly also add a honey backed ham for me.

Right on. I'll put it for Friday

[Sierra Echo]

I just made my reservations at the microtel in bryson city. the hotel clerk said that while there was some snow there, it was nothing like what was predicted and the streets are fine!

[Hoop]

I checked w/ NOC this afternoon - plenty of available space in the bunkhouses.

[SawnieRobertson]

Hmmmm... apparently Miss Janet is having transportation problems and may not be able to make it this weekend.

Will anyone be passing near Erwin that can pick her up?

I just saw this post, Sly. If she has not made other arrangements, I would be very happy to take Janet to the RUCK tomorrow afternoon, returning Sunday morning. My ALDHA directory was tossed by my daughter while she was house sitting for me over Thanksgiving. It's times like these that I rage about it because I can't access phone numbers quickly. If she wants me to pick her up, my phone number is 276-677-0030. I'm packing and will go to bed about 9:30.--Kinnickinic

[Sierra Echo]

Whats the name of the dining hall? On the NOC map all the buildings have names. And aint none of them called "dining hall"! :eek::D

[Roots]

Whats the name of the dining hall? On the NOC map all the buildings have names. And aint none of them called "dining hall"! :eek::D

Its actually called Base camp.

[Sierra Echo]

Its actually called Base camp.

Ohhhhh. I thought base camp was just the name of the general area.

[orangebug]

I am planning to bring the family, but now it is 7 and we have a Chrysler minivan - not a 4WD. We are likely to leave after 5PM. Black ice is a huge problem already tonight locally. I really don't want to risk problems, even if I'm bringing Saturday breakfast.

So, any locals up there knowing anything about road conditions in NoGa and between Blue Ridge and Murphy?

OB

[Sierra Echo]

I am planning to bring the family, but now it is 7 and we have a Chrysler minivan - not a 4WD. We are likely to leave after 5PM. Black ice is a huge problem already tonight locally. I really don't want to risk problems, even if I'm bringing Saturday breakfast.

So, any locals up there knowing anything about road conditions in NoGa and between Blue Ridge and Murphy?

OB

Why dont you go up 985 when it then turns into US23 and on to 441. its all main roads that way. I talked to a woman in bryson city and she said the roads were fine. I'm leaving around noon tomorrow and don't expect any problems.

[Sierra Echo]

from the N.C DOT:

https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/pio/releases/details.aspx?r=4414

[generoll]

roads are clear today.

[Sly]

I am planning to bring the family, but now it is 7 and we have a Chrysler minivan - not a 4WD. We are likely to leave after 5PM. Black ice is a huge problem already tonight locally. I really don't want to risk problems, even if I'm bringing Saturday breakfast.

So, any locals up there knowing anything about road conditions in NoGa and between Blue Ridge and Murphy?

OB

OB, I drove through Atlanta during rush hour Thursday night (also in a minivan) and hit a little patchy ice in the far left hand lane of I-85. The right hand lanes were clear. Once I got on I-985 and 441 the road was clear to Franklin. Since it supposed to warm up today, I don't anticipate any problems from here to NOC. Just take care on rt 74 from near Bryson City to NOC and you should be fine.

Oops, I see you're coming from the the side. Stay to the right on the main highways and keep it slow on 74 and you should be fine

[Gwiz]

I thought I was signed up but don't see my reply guess i'll just go for the day anyway Thanks Gwiz

[Sly]

I thought I was signed up but don't see my reply guess i'll just go for the day anyway Thanks Gwiz

Gwiz, I didn't see your name so you won't have a printed name tag however, I will have some blanks and a marker. You're welcome to have one. Otherwise there is no formal registration. Come on down and check it out.

[4shot]

Last minute (as always)...my wife and I will be enroute to NOC after lunch. Looking forward to seeing/meeting everyone.

[Sierra Echo]

I'm about to start making my way there. See yall in a bit!

[orangebug]

Waiting on the Lady Bug and will be there with 5 kids this year. We are leaving a bit reluctantly - just learned one of her cats has cancer and isn't likely to be with us very much longer. Bringing the usual blueberry and pancake fare, tangerines, snacks and sodas.

[lamarr]

And a great time was had by all! Thanks 4shot for all the advice and good wishes! Nice to meet so many folk for the first time.

[Smile]

yes, it was a great event, so nice to see so many ladies at the gathering on Saturday - thanks for a great company! Wonderful to see new faces, and hear new stories, as well as ones I know :)



A HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE for Sly, and all of his hard work making this happen. Thanks Sly, looking forward to next year :)

[SouthMark]

I had an absolutely wonderful time. Such a great bunch of people. Having only been once before in 2009 and not really knowing anyone except Cuffs and who doesn't know Cuffs, I was made to feel very welcome and a part of the group. I enjoyed meeting and talking with so many. Thanks everyone.

[MedicineMan]

Great to be with the AT family! So many friends. I took a side trip to Joyce Kilmer...but here is a short vid with some snippets from the SORUCK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdaUoJ7BV3U

[kayak karl]

SHUT UP! CLOSE THE THREAD!
LOL glad yous guys had a great time. i was thinking of yous in the bathroom all weekend :D

[Sierra Echo]

We had an awesome time AND got to see Medicine Man in his insanely sexy hat!!!!!

[Loneoak]

Thanks for the video

[Hooch]

We had an awesome time AND got to see Medicine Man in his insanely sexy hat!!!!!I hate to say it, but that was better than Doc's hat last year.

Good to meet you, Sierra Echo!

[Sierra Echo]

I hate to say it, but that was better than Doc's hat last year.

Good to meet you, Sierra Echo!

It was good meeting you too, Hooch!
I'm looking forward to next year ruck already!

[Marta]

Thanks, Sly, for putting together yet another successful Ruck!

[kanga]

It was good meeting you too, Hooch!
I'm looking forward to next year ruck already!
you don't have to wait that long! just come up to the april fools bash!

[4shot]

My thanks as well to Sly and everyone. It was a great time. To Lamarr from Chattanooga (both of you), Doc and Jonathan - wishing you all the best on your NOBO hikes. I hope to see summitt pictures at next year's gathering.

[Sierra Echo]

you don't have to wait that long! just come up to the april fools bash!

That indeed sounds very tempting!!!!!!!!!!