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    Thx AD for the wealth of info. The one I have has...

    Thx AD for the wealth of info. The one I have has two rubber cords that attach to the HH undercover. It seems to stay in place since you are not lying directly on top of it. I will give it a field...
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    HH bubble pad?

    Wanted to get a read of your experiences with the HH bubble pad? Pros and cons.
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    I Velcroed an emergency/space blanket (reflective...

    I Velcroed an emergency/space blanket (reflective side up) to my CCF pad – Kept me cozy thru 20F nights.
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    I used the BackCountry Navigator app for two days...

    I used the BackCountry Navigator app for two days on my Droid X2 and did not have to recharge or change the battery. Check the phone setting and app to maximize battery life.
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    FYI - the GATC organized a "challenge hike" on...

    FYI - the GATC organized a "challenge hike" on the DRT April 9th 2011 from Three Forks to Wolfpen Gap (~30 miles). We had one lady hiker finish it in 11:30 hrs. I maintain the DRT with Dances with...
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    Have you looked into Latitude? That might work...

    Have you looked into Latitude? That might work for you...
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    I would use a CCF pad...

    I would use a CCF pad...
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    Scope - your right... its Herbert Byron Reese.

    Scope - your right... its Herbert Byron Reese.
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    Bryon Reese Parking Lot Closed from 7/26

    The Blue Ridge Ranger District, USFS, informed the GATC today that the Herbert Bryon Reese Parking Lot will be closed until further notice commencing Monday, July 26. All vehicles should be removed...
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    In the very near future (next month) I plan to do...

    In the very near future (next month) I plan to do a solo hike starting at Dick's Cr to Standing Indian and pickup the Kimsey Cr trail to Glassmine Gap and trek to Rock Gap. I have been a HH user for...
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    I decided to stick with my Lafuma 40+ bag.

    I decided to stick with my Lafuma 40+ bag.
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    Thanks for the info/link.

    Thanks for the info/link.
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    Sea-to-Summit (S2S) liners?

    Anyone use the S2S Reactor or Reactor Plus Thormalite mummy bag liners as a summer bag? Plan to use in GA & NC as a lgiht summer bag. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
  14. The GATC and the Kannorock Trail Crew from the...

    The GATC and the Kannorock Trail Crew from the ATC worked on the Lance Creek camp site area three weeks ago. They build new tent-pads and trashed the old camp sites that needed rejuvenation... Check...
  15. FYI - The GATC was informed by the Forestry...

    FYI - The GATC was informed by the Forestry Service two weeks ago that camping between Woody Gap to Neel’s Gap might be prohibited due to bear activity on the trail. I suggest checking with the FS.
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    http://parkaymaps.110mb.com/duncanridge_gmap.htm

    http://parkaymaps.110mb.com/duncanridge_gmap.htm
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    Here is the DRT on Google Maps.

    Here is the DRT on Google Maps.
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    Worked from Hogpen to Wildcat Mtn overlook...

    Worked from Hogpen to Wildcat Mtn overlook (half-way to Tesnatee going south) on Sunday - cleared blowdowns and fallen branches. The trail is clear. However, snow on trail was melting and...
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    I believe GA Hwy 348 (Richard Russell) is now...

    I believe GA Hwy 348 (Richard Russell) is now open.
  20. Pix from 2/20/2010 Hogpen Gap.

    Pix from 2/20/2010 Hogpen Gap.
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    I did take the risk since I oversee that part of...

    I did take the risk since I oversee that part of the trail and cleared what I could with my bow saw from Hogpen to Tesnetee Gaps.
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    GA Hwy 348 Closed for now...

    Richard Russell Highway closed. This highway touches Tesnatee Gap and crosses the AT at Hogpen Gap. Expect rough going since the tread-way can not be access for maintenance due to ice and snow...
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