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44terryberry
02-17-2014, 18:00
Two feet of snow on the ground here,and hiking seems so far off. Daydreaming about taking off to Lehigh Gap,going to the summit and setting up my tarp,and brewing a cup of coffee there.Its very relaxing.
HikerMom58
02-17-2014, 21:20
Yes, sounds good. Cool thread! :)
I'm looking forward to carrying everything on my back knowing that I can survive in the woods for an extended period of time. :0) I love that feeling. I also like to hike a brand new section of the trail not knowing what is around the corner.:0)
I'm looking forward to getting out for a nice winter overnight in the Whites with some buddies a few days hence. :)
I'm looking forward to getting out for a nice winter overnight in the Whites with some buddies a few days hence. :)
Darn, that would have been a great post for #1000, LOL.
HikerMom58
02-17-2014, 21:30
Darn, that would have been a great post for #1000, LOL.
Yay!! Congrats!! 1,000 posts for jeffmeh!! Woot!:banana
shelterbuilder
02-17-2014, 21:32
You need to get yourself a pair of snowshoes! You may only use them a few times a season, and then they'll sit gathering dust for 10 years (waiting for the next big snow), but they are really fun to use. I was out for a bit on Sunday afternoon up near Rt. 501. They can be quite the aerobic workout, but they open up the wintertime outdoors in a way that's completely different from skis.
skinnbones
02-17-2014, 21:35
I've been waiting 30+ years and I'm on fire to tackle the AT. My time is soon. I will do it my way. I've posted some stuff and my feed back from the experts whom I have GREAT respect because they hiked the trail mostly say I'm set to fail. we shall see! I originate from the state of PA, so I wish you the best Terry. Ever heard of a place called Philadelphia? lol.
Lone Wolf
02-17-2014, 21:39
I've posted some stuff and my feed back from the experts whom I have GREAT respect because they hiked the trail mostly say I'm set to fail.
there are no experts on how to walk the trail. i don't care how many times someone has walked it. do what works for you. add and subtract gear as you go
Two feet of snow on the ground here,and hiking seems so far off. Daydreaming about taking off to Lehigh Gap,going to the summit and setting up my tarp,and brewing a cup of coffee there.Its very relaxing.
I just went snowshoeing this evening just north of Duncannon. I only wish the snow there was only two feet. Even with snowshoes I sunk crotch deep in the drifts which just happened to be for extended periods of trail. But.... It was incredibly cool to hike through the snow in the dark watching the twinkle of little lights far down in the valley.
i also snowshoed Saturday and was surprised that the snow really hasn't hardened up a bit. More snow tonight then some warmer temperatures. Maybe that will do the trick.
Looking forward to spending Mom's 84th birthday with her tomorrow. My love of the outdoors and enjoyment of all seasons goes straight back to her. Sitting on top of Little House Mountain with a panorama of snowy peaks before me, and tired legs beneath me, my exultation, and gratitude for this wondrous life, knows no bounds.
daimonpaul
02-18-2014, 03:54
I just went snowshoeing this evening just north of Duncannon. I only wish the snow there was only two feet. Even with snowshoes I sunk crotch deep in the drifts which just happened to be for extended periods of trail. But.... It was incredibly cool to hike through the snow in the dark watching the twinkle of little lights far down in the valley.
i also snowshoed Saturday and was surprised that the snow really hasn't hardened up a bit. More snow tonight then some warmer temperatures. Maybe that will do the trick.
This makes me wonder what the view from Hawk Rock is like at night. Perhaps something to find out in the spring.
10th Mtn hut trip this weekend (http://www.hutski.com/hut-routes/skinner/skinner.html)
Rocky Mtn NP winter backpacking trip next weekend (http://andrewskurka.com/guided-trips/winter-backpacking/)
Five days in Canyon of the Ancients National Monument (http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nm/canm.html) in ~three weeks with Mrs Mags
...and Mrs Mags is finishing up her LAST class in her masters program this month. Which I am REALLY looking forward to. Has been a tough four years for both of us. :) She has a paper to write starting in May and should be done in July. Woo hoo!
Rented Doublehead Cabin (http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recreation/recarea/?recid=74835&actid=101)Thursday night and snow shoed up with another buddy on shoes, and two on BK skis. Great time, not too cold relative to recent temps, and about 2" of snow overnight that the skiers said skied like "silk."
This is only 1.8 mi each way with a pack, and I was carrying heavy, including a bundle of wood that was less than well-seasoned, lol. Made for a fun night in the log cabin.
We had some great views of Washington and Gulf of Slides on the way up, but then we were socked in thereafter. As a bonus, we got down and into the car just before the rain started Friday.
We even ran into Leanne Smith skiing down, just back from Sochi, on our way up.
devil dog
02-23-2014, 14:32
Two nights in the Catskills in 3 weeks time. Really getting that cooped up feeling with all the snow lately! So bad that I camped in my backyard with me son this past week and we totally enjoyed making fires and sleeping in around 2 feet of snow.
Sacchoromyces
02-24-2014, 22:27
I just went snowshoeing this evening just north of Duncannon. I only wish the snow there was only two feet. Even with snowshoes I sunk crotch deep in the drifts...
Sounds like your shoes were too small. Are we using the "modern" aluminum framed things, or the more traditional (and arguably higher functioning) ash framed versions?
Teacher & Snacktime
02-25-2014, 20:49
I'm looking forward to sharing yet another adventure with Snacktime: of seeing old friends and making new ones, of exploring in person places we've read about or seen on films, of relying on each other to get through all we need to so there's time to enjoy all we want to. I look forward to seeing the excitement and joy in his eyes and knowing I had a part to play in his happiness. I look forward to feeling that childlike delight myself. I am so looking forward to our Spring Trip to the AT!
Deer Hunter
02-25-2014, 22:27
Looking forward to spending Mom's 84th birthday with her tomorrow. My love of the outdoors and enjoyment of all seasons goes straight back to her. Sitting on top of Little House Mountain with a panorama of snowy peaks before me, and tired legs beneath me, my exultation, and gratitude for this wondrous life, knows no bounds.
Great view from there!
Deer Hunter
02-25-2014, 22:30
I'm looking forward to sharing yet another adventure with Snacktime: of seeing old friends and making new ones, of exploring in person places we've read about or seen on films, of relying on each other to get through all we need to so there's time to enjoy all we want to. I look forward to seeing the excitement and joy in his eyes and knowing I had a part to play in his happiness. I look forward to feeling that childlike delight myself. I am so looking forward to our Spring Trip to the AT!
I bet Snacktime is ready to go, too. :)
LIhikers
02-26-2014, 01:00
Last weekend my wife and I did the snowshoe thing, and an overnighter, in NY's Harriman State Park.
I'm not waiting for bear ground to hike!
peakbagger
02-26-2014, 08:05
Heck two feet or more is prime hiking in the Whites. Most of the trail are broken out into the equivalent of sidewalks, with far fewer rocks. If the conditions are right I frequently make far better time than in the non snow season. The views are generally much better on clear days in the winter. I was out on Saturday and could see half way into Maine (Abraham and Sugarloaf) from the whites. Rarely do you have such long views in the summer and fall due to haze and humidity.
If the weather is nice, the next three weekends will be downright crowded in the whites due to folks trying to fill in their winter 400o footer list.
Marmaduke
02-26-2014, 11:12
I'm looking forward to April and my annual pilgrimage to Shenadoah National Park. I go by myself every year and get myself reacquainted with warm weather before it actually reaches Ohio. I can't begin to explain with words the way that place makes me feel, so I won't try to. I just love it.
Sounds like your shoes were too small. Are we using the "modern" aluminum framed things, or the more traditional (and arguably higher functioning) ash framed versions?
They were MSR EVO Ascents. 22" long with 6" tails. Clearly insufficient that those conditions.
Odd Man Out
02-26-2014, 14:57
I've been getting by with old, out of date, borrowed, or rented crap on minimal hikes. Am just about done putting together a complete new gear collection. Looking forward to a week long summer hike to break it all in.
devil dog
02-26-2014, 18:09
LIhikers ... how was it? Heading up in two weeks for some over nights and wondering if I should bring snowshoes or just microspikes ... All the trails here in Suffolk are stomped pretty well at this point. Later!
takethisbread
02-26-2014, 19:03
there are no experts on how to walk the trail. i don't care how many times someone has walked it. do what works for you. add and subtract gear as you go
this is good advice.
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