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Ok, I did the math: I get 2 weeks vacation plus about a week sick time, and I desperately want to do a thru hike this year, which leaves 1 day each way to & from the trail & 2 days to recover before I have to go back to work.
SO, here is my plan: A 15-day thru hike! I figure if I hike / run 24 hrs a day Ill only have to average 6.1 Mph. Naturally that leaves out stopping to eat, but I have that covered: Refuel just like those fighter jets do, a high energy drink with LOTS of caffeine, fed to me by a support crew running along with me. I am thinking that in order to cut weight & wind resistance I値l hike naked (except for a pair of very light shoes). Naturally, I値l be moving so fast I値l need someone running ahead of me to clear the way, I知 thinking a relay type team. They can also double as my feeders.
Think of the money I値l save: no town stops, no beer, no need for camp fees or motel/hostel fees, etc.
I HAVE A PLAN!! WOO HOO!!
Now all I need is the support team! :bse
Footslogger
01-20-2006, 14:10
Now all I need is the support team! :bse
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What type of support do you need. I'm a ways away but willing to help you out if I can. Either way ...have fun on your hike, especiallly that in-flight refueling you mentioned !!
'Slogger
I tried to compute the number of calories you'll need, but I can't count that high. Have you worked it out already?
The Cheat
01-20-2006, 15:30
Skip the inflight refeuling and clothes, just slap a bunch of these all over your body:
http://www.defensetech.org/archives/000242.html
MisterSweetie
01-20-2006, 16:36
I'll start southbound and when we meet halfway we can trade car keys so we can both get home.....
Nightwalker
01-20-2006, 16:37
Think of the money I値l save: no town stops, no beer, no need for camp fees or motel/hostel fees, etc.
You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!
:D
[quote=Nightwalker]You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!
:D[/quot
GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound:cool: neo
Just Jeff
01-21-2006, 15:46
GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound:cool: neo
God's a hammocker.
[quote=Nightwalker]You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!
:D[/quot
GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound:cool: neo
In sandals, too!
Waitaminute... that was Jesus... :-?
[quote=Nightwalker]You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!
:D[/quot
GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound:cool: neo
...and he doesn't need a headlamp.
God's a hammocker.
Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?
:-?
betic4lyf
01-21-2006, 19:43
ditch the shoes. sounds like a rocking time:welcome
you going to do with the extra 3 hours ? Suggestion call Domino's and spring for a pizza for your Whiteblaze support team !! .........:jump
you going to do with the extra 3 hours ? Suggestion call Domino's and spring for a pizza for your Whiteblaze support team !! .........:jump
Ahh, had you read my first post you should indeed have figured it out,,,,, I'll drink BEER!!!!! (insert maniacal laugh here)
In fact, after careful consideration, the lack of beer in town really isn't going to be that much of a savings after all, I'll just drink it on the way home :bse
Doctari.
betic4lyf
01-21-2006, 22:09
i think you should wear very baggy clothing. you could use them as sails, and sail to Katahdin
extra shot of insulin gets me in high gear lol:cool: neo
Just Jeff
01-21-2006, 22:39
Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?
Well...not every hammock is created in His Hammock's image. Duh! :jump
MorrisseyFan
01-21-2006, 22:53
i think you should wear very baggy clothing. you could use them as sails, and sail to Katahdin
Hrmmm...if you flew over the AT in your baggy clothing, would that make you a Flight Blazer?
River Runner
01-31-2006, 00:32
Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?
:-?
There are two types of people. Those who are comfortable in a hammock and those who don't know how to properly use a hammock. The second group just needs hammock school. :rolleyes: :D
peter_pan
02-01-2006, 09:23
God's a hammocker.
His place Heaven is the ultimate "hang Out"... Above the rest... Peace and Joy.
Hammockers go forth and sped the word...
Pan
There are two types of people. Those who are comfortable in a hammock and those who don't know how to properly use a hammock. The second group just needs hammock school. :rolleyes: :D
your absolutly 100% correct,once a hammock hanger always a hammock hanger:cool: neo