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Just thought I'd start a thread for AT trivia questions.
I'll toss one out to start (hopefully you all will come up with better ones than this :-P ):
1. What do hikers staying at Shaw's have in common with JFK?
TinAbbey
01-20-2007, 09:55
Buddy made breakfast for JFK!?!?
Lone Wolf
01-20-2007, 09:57
who's buddy?
Lone Wolf
01-20-2007, 10:00
Just thought I'd start a thread for AT trivia questions.
I'll toss one out to start (hopefully you all will come up with better ones than this :-P ):
1. What do hikers staying at Shaw's have in common with JFK?
they both love meat and potatos and big-ass breakfasts?
they both love meat and potatos and big-ass breakfasts?
that would be my guess..............
Nope. The answer is tied to the history of Monson. A bit obscure.
TinAbbey
01-20-2007, 10:10
the fella that made the breakfasts
Lone Wolf
01-20-2007, 10:11
the fella that made the breakfasts
you mean keith?
TinAbbey
01-20-2007, 10:13
if thats buddy's name, but i don't think so, he was there july '06
Lone Wolf
01-20-2007, 10:21
if thats buddy's name, but i don't think so, he was there july '06
oh. ok. must be with the new owners.
TinAbbey
01-20-2007, 10:37
oui. i guess so.
Hikers love to party too, like JFK did.
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 11:24
.....Slate
Quick, there's still time to sign up for the online Jeopardy tryout.:D
Biingo! JCazz is correct.
JFK and hkers at Shaws both rest under world-famous black Monson Slate. At Shaw's the roof shingles are made of the material, as is JFK's marker at Arlington National Cemetery.
Any other Trivia questions?
The Scribe
01-20-2007, 11:31
Nope. The answer is tied to the history of Monson. A bit obscure.
Monson slate is considered to be a fine quality because of the black color.
It was used as the memorial stone for President John F. Kennedy and his two children. In August of 1994 the headstone was made of Monson slate for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 11:36
Trivia question:
Though it's not offered as part of the spread at the dining hall of the university that shares it name, this was perhaps noted thru-hiker Ed Garvey's favorite trail food.
The Scribe
01-20-2007, 11:42
Missed it by three minutes. Oh well, my answer was more complete. :D
max patch
01-20-2007, 12:00
Trivia question:
Though it's not offered as part of the spread at the dining hall of the university that shares it name, this was perhaps noted thru-hiker Ed Garvey's favorite trail food.
citadel spread
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 12:02
I thought that might be too easy:(
How many vertical feet does one climb on a thru hike from Springer to Big K?
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 12:30
Approximately 475,000 feet. Best estimates I've heard are a sum of 90 miles in posiitive elevation changes.
How many vertical feet does one climb on a thru hike from Springer to Big K?
I heard it's the equivalent of 15 or 16 ascents of Mt. Everest (from sea level.) I think the average vertical is about 3000 feet per day. I forget where the stats came from.
Approximately 475,000 feet. Best estimates I've heard are a sum of 90 miles in posiitive elevation changes.
Close enough, you win.
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 12:53
The Appalachian Trail Act of 1978 appropriated $90 million to be used by the National Park Service to protect the wilderness nature of the trail.
What was the rather scary name of the first parcel of land purchased using this money?
Here is an easy one ;) :
What trailside monument commemorates a unique tribute the town bestowed upon one of this country's founding fathers?
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 14:27
The Appalachian Trail Act of 1978 appropriated $90 million to be used by the National Park Service to protect the wilderness nature of the trail.
What was the rather scary name of the first parcel of land purchased using this money?
Hint: It's "unclear" if this anagram will help.
TJ aka Teej
01-20-2007, 15:15
.....Slate
Jcazz, Rick, Scribe: Thanks, I learned something new today!:sun
Nuclear Lake area in NY/NJ?
4eyedbuzzard
01-20-2007, 15:59
Nuclear Lake area in NY/NJ?
A Winner!:banana