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Gray Blazer
07-24-2010, 19:45
The old '89 S-10 gray Chevy Blazer will be making at least one more trip to NC/TN next week. My son and his girlfriend and I will be tooling along the AT so if you see us say hi or whatever.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/July2007072.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=17979&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
Gray Blazer
07-24-2010, 19:51
Almost forgot ... Blaze, the trail dog will be there too.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/suwanee_river_090.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=30017&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
johnnybgood
07-24-2010, 20:04
If you come a little farther north 'Blazer I'll say " hi or whatever." ;)
Cabin Fever
07-24-2010, 21:21
The old '89 S-10 gray Chevy Blazer will be making at least one more trip to NC/TN next week. My son and his girlfriend and I will be tooling along the AT so if you see us say hi or whatever.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/July2007072.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=17979&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
Ahh, Snowbird. That was a killer climb.
bigcranky
07-24-2010, 21:33
I thought that was Snowbird. Southbound is just as bad, and it was torrential downpours and freezing cold. Got to the top pretty close to hypothermic. Don't ask me how I know this, but it's possible to get somewhat out of the rain up there on top to change into dry clothes and not, er, die.
GB, your photo make the place look a lot more fun.
Gray Blazer
07-25-2010, 03:53
I've driven up Snowbird and walked up it. Walking is a lot safer.
Gray Blazer
07-25-2010, 03:54
When the gray Blazer finally falls apart, I'll have to change my handle to White Honda.
Gray Blazer
07-25-2010, 04:04
Here's another view from Snowbird.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/ATFOLDER095.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=20226&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
chiefduffy
07-25-2010, 09:54
Have a great hike, bro.
(Guess I'll just stay here in altitudinally challenged FLA and sweat.) ;)
- Duffy
Graywolf
07-25-2010, 17:34
Here's another view from Snowbird.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/ATFOLDER095.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=20226&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
NICE!! NICE!! NICE!!..View..
Gray Blazer
07-26-2010, 00:01
So ... how're the springs flowing in NC/TN?
Gray Blazer
07-26-2010, 23:43
So ... how're the springs flowing in NC/TN?
Bump on the springs.
How's the water between Hot Springs and Erwin?
Gray Blazer
08-12-2010, 12:07
The Beast made it up Snowbird another time. That road is a steep washed out beotch.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/102_0215.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=42458&original=1&c=newimages&cutoffdate=1)
Gray Blazer
08-12-2010, 12:12
Another pic from NC/TN tour. Rained like he!! a coupla times. Backpacked a measly 42 miles. Weather turned cool the last coupla days. Sunset from B.S. is always awesome, especially when you can see Big Bald and Camp Creek.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/6/2/1/7/100_0423.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showimage.php?i=42460&original=1&c=member&imageuser=6217)
BSF-Hiker
08-12-2010, 12:38
Ah, the Snowbird VOR, I've navigated to it and flown over it in a small plane a few times, but never been to it by ground... yet.
Isn't that a 2 wheel drive Blazer? that made it up the washed out road?
Hikes in Rain
08-12-2010, 12:47
Nice photos, GB! I appreciate hiking vicariously through you. Unfortunatley, my long planned hike has been postponed again, this time due to yesterday's repair of a hernia I didn't know I had. (grumble, grouse, whine) Glad the old Blazer made it yet another trip.
chiefduffy
08-12-2010, 12:59
Another pic from NC/TN tour. Rained like he!! a coupla times. Backpacked a measly 42 miles. Weather turned cool the last coupla days. Sunset from B.S. is always awesome, especially when you can see Big Bald and Camp Creek.
I am soooo jealous!!!
Gray Blazer
08-12-2010, 18:01
Isn't that a 2 wheel drive Blazer? that made it up the washed out road?
Yeah, two wheel drive. To make it up that road you need a lot of power, speed and guts.
We also visited the Hemlock Hollow place and ate at the cafe on the way up and down Camp Creek. Great place to stop off the AT for some hot food and a little resupply.
Gray Blazer
08-12-2010, 18:04
I am soooo jealous!!!
Don't worry, hang in there until Jan and we'll have another Big Foot Vigil. I think Rocket wants to have it on the Suwanee somewhere.
Bare Bear
08-13-2010, 12:41
Hey GB, are you going to the CHS Reunion in October? My sweetie has already decided we will be there, if you want to get together for a drink I'll be at the Sheraton Tiki Bar Friday night at sunset, then at the Palm Sunday.
Gray Blazer
08-14-2010, 02:35
Hey GB, are you going to the CHS Reunion in October? My sweetie has already decided we will be there, if you want to get together for a drink I'll be at the Sheraton Tiki Bar Friday night at sunset, then at the Palm Sunday.
Is it a general reunion for all CHS grads? Sounds like fun. Clearwater Beach sure has changed since 72.