Well,
Those who have camped out on New Years on Springer, what can you tell me
about it?
-Would there be room in the shelter?
-Is there a big turnout?
-Average temperature?
-In general what can I expect?
Thanks much.
Well,
Those who have camped out on New Years on Springer, what can you tell me
about it?
-Would there be room in the shelter?
-Is there a big turnout?
-Average temperature?
-In general what can I expect?
Thanks much.
was 9 degrees in '08. no room in the inn, 30-40, expect nothing, just enjoy. Happy New Years KK
I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
flatfeet, can you send me information on the campout, been looking for something to do that evening
It's not normally an organized event. Just pilgrims gathering at a place important to their faith. They usually make a campfire and drink adult beverages. Some SOBOs are usually finishing their hikes while some NOBOs are starting theirs. It's usually either very cold or very wet.
One superstition I like is the idea that the way you spend New Years Eve forecasts the way you'll spend the rest of the year. Spending NYE in a tent on the AT is an auspicious omen of hikes to come.
If not NOW, then WHEN?
ME>GA 2006
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=3277
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nothing too crazy - tends to be an older crowd, most folks hike in the area for at least a day or 2 - for early starters this is the best chance to run into anyone in the thin ranks
I enjoyed it. Good folks- good fun. Nothin too crazy. Wait, thats not right. Still a night I was happy to be a part of.
if there was ever a time to bring a tent and forget the shelter, this would be it. Plan on cold, but there are other things to to keep ya warm...Beats another night in a bar.
we seem to miss it every year and opt for somewhere else....but alas this year we'll be about 400 miles north of you guys at the humps...
have fun!
One superstition I like is the idea that the way you spend New Years Eve forecasts the way you'll spend the rest of the year. Spending NYE in a tent on the AT is an auspicious omen of hikes to come.[/QUOTE]
That was a wonderful post, Marta. I hope that you and your family have a great time over the holidays. You are missed
over here.
You never know just what you can do until you realize you absolutely have to do it.
--Salaun
in 05 it was a low of 40deg. that night, in the 60s new years day. nobody stayed up til midnite
Awesome. Wish I could be there.