Frau
04-01-2008, 11:26
We came back early from our 9 days of spring break. Roan and Mt. Mitchell were both covered in very cold, wind driven clouds. Did stop in Damasacus at both Sundog and MRO. Got myself a ULA Catalyst preparing for a Fontana to Clingman's HIke in June as soon as school is out. Got a pair of long-awaited Rail Ryder Weather Pants at Sundog--they are comfortable, hard to believe how much so.
Small world: we arrive at the summit of Springer, happy as heck about the good weather and how much time we have for another hike later. Up comes another hiker with a VT hat. Nessmuk engages him in conversation and we learn he is home-town folk. Just sold his interest in a local (Rockbridge Co.) dairy and headed out for his intended through hike.
We saw one woman so unbelievably piled up with a gigantic, heavy pack, we could hardly believe she had made it up the approach trail. She looked like the wobbling Weebel. We now understand why so many folks throw stuff out on the 7 mile upward pull. Hope she doesn't hurt herself.
In the throwing away category--I cannot recall where that thread is--Would found a TRAIL HITCH, tossed by the side of the trail.:eek: (Yes, in the parking lot by the side of the trail. I wonder if this was meant as a joke?)
QUESTION: I leafed throught the register (the one in the rock), and noticed an entry for 3/21/08 which, and I am paraphrasing, stated that Soandso with Go-lite, was there that day NOBO with a 125 # pack. He said the clothing and gear came to about 12-15 pounds and that the remainder is "40 days and 40 nights worth of food". Has anyone else read this, or talked to this superhuman?
I certainly learned a lot from going to Springer, Wesser Tower and NOC and talking to and observing the beginning NOBOers.
Comments, answers?
PS--Paddling Okefenokee was T-RIFFIC!!
Frau
Small world: we arrive at the summit of Springer, happy as heck about the good weather and how much time we have for another hike later. Up comes another hiker with a VT hat. Nessmuk engages him in conversation and we learn he is home-town folk. Just sold his interest in a local (Rockbridge Co.) dairy and headed out for his intended through hike.
We saw one woman so unbelievably piled up with a gigantic, heavy pack, we could hardly believe she had made it up the approach trail. She looked like the wobbling Weebel. We now understand why so many folks throw stuff out on the 7 mile upward pull. Hope she doesn't hurt herself.
In the throwing away category--I cannot recall where that thread is--Would found a TRAIL HITCH, tossed by the side of the trail.:eek: (Yes, in the parking lot by the side of the trail. I wonder if this was meant as a joke?)
QUESTION: I leafed throught the register (the one in the rock), and noticed an entry for 3/21/08 which, and I am paraphrasing, stated that Soandso with Go-lite, was there that day NOBO with a 125 # pack. He said the clothing and gear came to about 12-15 pounds and that the remainder is "40 days and 40 nights worth of food". Has anyone else read this, or talked to this superhuman?
I certainly learned a lot from going to Springer, Wesser Tower and NOC and talking to and observing the beginning NOBOers.
Comments, answers?
PS--Paddling Okefenokee was T-RIFFIC!!
Frau