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Dang nice campsite TiPi, gotta love Wilburn Ridge, note: http://www.southernstates.com/articles/the-wild-ponies-of-mount-rogers-virginia.aspx

I wonder if Hiking all day everyday, drinking water with somewhat healthy diet, sleeping in Nature, would return one to more natural rhythms... I have found that it works for me, the cumulative...

There are lots of places to park in and around Damascus, a good place to inquire/start is http://mtrogersoutfitters.com/. 276-475-5416

Keep ya Head Up SiS, GOOD Info... ALDHA...

You might also check out: http://gossamergear.com/q-twinn-tarp.html.

Thanks Perrymk!

U bet cha ...

Sounds good. I used AT@T from springer to harpers ferry with reception less than 50% of the time. Was hoping that verizon would be more efficient. Thanks for the info guys.

Thank you atrroll an d alligater for stellar info

Has anyone had AT east coast experience with Republic wireless?

Delta.Look.

Erwin, TN USA

If you have the time/interest, take a raft trip down the Nolichucky. Outfitters guide, good whitewater, nice day off trail with great energy.

Harper's Ferry to DC. Full packs plus Catfish dinner plates from a cross the street, nice trip.

Still a comfortable combo for me to this day, talk about multiple uses...

This is within normal hiking context. EMS/SAR excluded.

You can wrap yourself in your tent or tarp, if need be. Space blankets are for soldiers or those without the aforementioned pieces of gear.

Mailing via USPS and pick up on arrival is an option. Otherwise take small (expensive/sensitive) carry on. Check gear in duffle or comparable bag, if trek poles are too long, secure in round...

Correct "traipse"

Makes me think of some early explorers, Lewis/Clark, Daniel Boone, etc... sometimes rest during day and travel by night to avoid hostile enemies. Am sure they did not trapse carrying a torch at...

Absolutely! Plus I keep gear packed/situated as to put my hands on in total darkness. Kind of second nature after a while.

I must confess, came with a cowboy novel. (as a pillow) And left with Patton.

In rememberence, Semper Fi Curtis. Always remember sittin' on the front porch pickin' guitar with you and River. Little grey squirell ran up the hand rail, jumped on my knee, and spun a acorn . rip...

I know what you mean 10-k, like an old horse finding his way back home to the barn.

Also known as 100mph tape!