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buddha_child
02-13-2008, 17:30
My first snack when hitting town is some sort of chip and chocolate milk. How about you?
:D
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Lone Wolf
02-13-2008, 17:33
beer and Fritos
LIhikers
02-13-2008, 17:36
Burger and a beer.
Speer Carrier
02-13-2008, 17:39
Four or five pints of Guinness. Food can wait.
Pedaling Fool
02-13-2008, 17:40
...chocolate milk...
:D
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I read some where that chocolate milk is now the perferred recovery drink for professional cyclists. A lot of good stuff in it.
On the PCT i learned to CRAVE cold drinks: Gatorade or Dr. Pepper.
Other than that ice cream, a milkshake or some fresh fruit.
Footslogger
02-13-2008, 17:46
Salty chips ...just about any kind.
'Slogger
envirodiver
02-13-2008, 17:48
Greasy cheesburger (preferably a Mom's type and not fast food ) w/ big slice of raw onion and mustard and french fries.
Four or five pints of Guinness. Food can wait.
I'll second that...:):):)
Panzer
Jason of the Woods
02-13-2008, 17:50
Grease in any form other than dehydrated.
warraghiyagey
02-13-2008, 18:01
Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcakes . . . . . . . and beer.
Or McDonald's dollar menu double cheeseburger.
max patch
02-13-2008, 18:02
ice cold coke
Sierra Nevada and Doritos
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Bare Bear
02-14-2008, 15:19
Anything not Ramen or oatmeal.
taildragger
02-14-2008, 15:42
beer and lard
ATSeamstress
02-14-2008, 15:56
Last year we hiked 20 miles into Damascus on a 90*+ weekend. When we got into town we found the soda machine in the park, and bought several Lemon Iced Teas. I don't think a canned drink ever tasted so good! We drank them down so fast, we joked it would have made a good commercial.
Then we cleaned up and went to Dots for some hot wings and Coke for me, and Amberbock and onion rings for my boyfriend.
Strawberry Milk or a milkshake
mweinstone
02-14-2008, 16:43
meat............................
supreme pizza and a soft drink
Four or five pints of Guinness. Food can wait.
Guinness is food isn't it?? :D :D
Diet Coke, Fontana Marina, and it was the best.
Meat! Preferably a burger with cheese, but even a cruddy gas station sandwich is a feast after several days of dry food.
Then on to chores.........
warraghiyagey
02-14-2008, 22:22
Meat! Preferably a burger with cheese, but even a cruddy gas station sandwich is a feast after several days of dry food.
Then on to chores.........
One of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had was a microwaved one at the store in Abol Bridge. True story.
Certainly the setting played no small part.
Blissful
02-14-2008, 23:15
Donuts from Dunkin' Donuts. And no guilt. (like now. Haven't had one since the trail, sigh.)
Blissful
02-14-2008, 23:18
One of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had was a microwaved one at the store in Abol Bridge. True story.
Certainly the setting played no small part.
The ones we had stunk - but we were so starved and out of food we didn't care so I guess that can make it real good. :)
Chips and Beer........Ooooo and Krispy Kreame is the greatest treat if their around
warraghiyagey
02-14-2008, 23:50
The ones we had stunk - but we were so starved and out of food we didn't care so I guess that can make it real good. :)
Then it sounds like we're talking about the same ones. Yes they stunk. And the best ones I've ever had, venue, surroundings - all things considered.:sun
Spoken like a true hiker!
I'm not a fan of Coors Light.....or light beers in general. BUt I got to a road crossing one day and some kind soul put a cold one in my hand. It was like nectar!!!!
(so, it's a trail magic story.....not town. What of it?:D)
warraghiyagey
02-15-2008, 00:04
Spoken like a true hiker!
I'm not a fan of Coors Light.....or light beers in general. BUt I got to a road crossing one day and some kind soul put a cold one in my hand. It was like nectar!!!!
(so, it's a trail magic story.....not town. What of it?:D)
I got almost teary when I was the first upon a 12 pack of cold pepsi this summer just coming up to the Rangeley road. Thanks to the kind person who made this happen. ;):sun
Ice cream or beer. One or the other, then the other. :)
River Runner
02-15-2008, 00:27
Ice cold diet pepsi. Then usually a burger or steak.
I read some where that chocolate milk is now the perferred recovery drink for professional cyclists. A lot of good stuff in it.
I knew there was a reason I liked it…
I know what the preferred WB recovery drink is. I just don't know the brand.
Thoughtful Owl
02-15-2008, 11:39
Nothing like a big thick juicy burger with a slice of onion, pickles and mustard. I prefer a handpressed burger to one of those institutional soy whatever things.
Always varies, depending on what my hiking fantasies had been that day.
Often has something to do with dairy, or fresh fruits/vegetables.
Any thing combining beer and Bacon.
Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVKJpkq-wNo
Swiss Roll
02-15-2008, 12:44
Swiss Roll. Coke. Cheeseburger. Repeat as necessary.
Almost There
02-15-2008, 13:00
Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips and a cold Coke or Pepsi. Then find the greasiest joint and get a cheeseburger and fries.
After several days on the trail, gotta get that carb base in my belly first, or else that greasy burger can run right thru you!!!:eek:
tina.anderson
02-15-2008, 13:37
I would have said a nice burger a few months ago but with all of this stuff that's been coming out about how unsafe our beef is becoming, I will switch my answer to pizza.
I read some where that chocolate milk is now the perferred recovery drink for professional cyclists. A lot of good stuff in it.
I'm not normally a milk-drinker, but partway through my hike, I started buying and chugging a bottle of Nestle's chocolate milk. A month or so later I started buying and chugging TWO bottles of milk.
Mrs Baggins
02-15-2008, 14:36
Everyone knows Guiness is good for you! Full of Vitamin B. Beer first - always - and then a cheeseburger and fries. And more beer. 2nd (and last) night Helen we ate at the steakhouse by the bridge - huge platter of fried oysters, baked potato and salad. And lots of red wine. Amazing.
Shea Groebner
02-15-2008, 14:51
Bar-b-que and about 6 six beers.
Christopher Robin
02-15-2008, 15:05
ICE CREAM always.
Jack Tarlin
02-15-2008, 17:11
There's a new Glaceau Vitamin Water on the market, it's cranberry/grapefruit with glucosamine. It's also really good. If available, it'll be my first town drink this year. Otherwise, for pure sugar rush, nothing sems to beat Hawaiian Punch or Mountain Dew.
There's a new Glaceau Vitamin Water on the market, it's cranberry/grapefruit with glucosamine. It's also really good. If available, it'll be my first town drink this year. Otherwise, for pure sugar rush, nothing sems to beat Hawaiian Punch or Mountain Dew.
Glaceau Vitamin Water?????? How does that mix with JD?
Jack Tarlin
02-15-2008, 17:26
Beats me, pal. I don't drink JD.
Footslogger
02-15-2008, 17:32
Beats me, pal. I don't drink JD.
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I do ...but I still don't know what it is or if it would mix well !!
'Slogger
splash1986
02-15-2008, 17:37
On a training trip to the Ozark mountains last year, we had been on the trail 4 days when we crossed paths with a group of people on horseback. They were eating lunch when we saw them, and had an assortment of goodies: cokes, beer, little debbie cakes, oatmeal cream pies, burgers they were grilling, you name it, they had it. (I guess when it is the horse carrying the wieght, you can afford the luxuries.) Anyway, we stopped and chatted for a while, and I think they got nervous because of the way we were eyeing their food. Needless to say, they didn't feel obligated to share. I thought about oatmeal cream pies for the next two days until we got out off the trail. At the first service station we passed on our way home, guess what we stopped and bought? Oatmeal cream pies and little debbies never tasted so good!
SunnyWalker
02-15-2008, 22:14
The first restaurant I come to. If no restaurants, I will buy what tickles my fancy in the store. Usually I can't hold out for long.
River Runner
02-15-2008, 22:26
I would have said a nice burger a few months ago but with all of this stuff that's been coming out about how unsafe our beef is becoming, I will switch my answer to pizza.
Durn cows have been tryin' to pack it out again haven't they? :p
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33116
:D
buddha_child
02-16-2008, 18:07
On a training trip to the Ozark mountains last year, we had been on the trail 4 days when we crossed paths with a group of people on horseback. They were eating lunch when we saw them, and had an assortment of goodies: cokes, beer, little debbie cakes, oatmeal cream pies, burgers they were grilling, you name it, they had it. (I guess when it is the horse carrying the wieght, you can afford the luxuries.) Anyway, we stopped and chatted for a while, and I think they got nervous because of the way we were eyeing their food. Needless to say, they didn't feel obligated to share. I thought about oatmeal cream pies for the next two days until we got out off the trail. At the first service station we passed on our way home, guess what we stopped and bought? Oatmeal cream pies and little debbies never tasted so good!
didn't thru hike. but did stay out long enough to crave a chili cheese dog with stinky onions :) Oatmeal Cream Pies are where it's at! Found Moon Pies at a shelter i stopped at for lunch one day. Not normally a favorite but it was super yummy and broke up the maceroni monotony.
Coming down the hill to Pearisburg there is a DQ. The have the LARGEST dipped cone I have ever seen (or eaten).
Darwin again
02-17-2008, 16:59
Half a gallon of orange juice, four New York-style éclairs, four blueberry muffins, a big bag of Lays barbecued potato chips, a ham and cheese deli sandwich, a foil packet of tuna.
The Desperado
02-17-2008, 22:02
ice cream,pizza,cold drink,cheese burger & fries.....not necessarily in that order.
CrumbSnatcher
02-17-2008, 22:19
nestle quick chocalate milk 1 to 2 quarts every chance i can.
slowandlow
02-19-2008, 12:32
Chocolate milk and grocery store birthday cake.
Johnny Swank
02-19-2008, 13:57
Dr. Pepper and a Peppermint Patty. Keeps your mind right!
Johnny Thunder
02-19-2008, 15:44
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Seems like there R a whole lot of sugar crashing drunken hungry carnivores coming into a trail town near U!!! Oh, I meant Thru-Hikers. I think I've just come up with an idea to pay off my mortgage - sell ice cream cones, pizza, beer, and soda near an AT trailhead during the hiking season.
Cheesewhiz
02-19-2008, 23:26
I hated soda before I left especially Dr. Pepper. Starting in Central VA one of my hiking buddies loved Dr. Pepper so I tried it once and craved it in every town North. I have not had it since I finished in October of 06