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Thanks for the update.

I'm hearing we can't camp in the filed anymore. Everyone is being told to tent in the adjacent woods (with limited tent spots),and that parking has gone up to $20.

Anyone know what the deal is...

Pirate has his own private bunk house at Rusty's! He loves it there!

Thanks to Chaco Taco as well!

Thanks for the reply Wolf.
I hope he is still with us! I had a great time at the Hollow last year. I was planning on stopping there to visit Rusty and Pirate, and do some trail magic after...

I've heard rumors from hikers on the trail that Rusty has died.
Does anyone here know if this is true? :(

Yep, Coal went home mid Whites I think.

Finished on Aug 24th.
From left to right: Sir Richard, David, Motor, Freeze, and Rolling Stone.

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/9/0/7/dsc03089_thumb.jpg

Bass Pro Shop carries it if you have one near you.

Let's try this again. Hopefully I won't break another bone in the next 2 days.

Trail Name: Freeze
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 27
Approach Trail: Done it twice already. I think I'll pass...

How about if you **** your pants? Is that a home run?

This one is interesting!

http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/maned-wv/

They don't make any noise, especially when they are relaxing in a hammock!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB-vQivWd-c

Unless they are drunk!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Fqin1VigU

I paid $74 for a one way ticket to Atlanta on Delta. Check the airlines. They have good prices now.

No problem. My apologies for being moody. I found out I have a broken pinky which requires surgery, with a 10 week recovery. More if the pins have to be external. My thru-hiking funds have to be used...

I was trying to be humourus by saying "Map Police". Forget I ever said anything. As a matter of fact, if an admin would do me the favor, please delete all my posts on the subject.

Could it be Keffer Oak?

The recommended maximum total backpack weight is ¼ or 25% of your own body weight. Carrying too much weight can lead to a condition called "Pack Palsy".

Here's an article with case studies:
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No need to waste water. Pee works wonderfully!

So I have an excuse not to shower everyday!

Seriously, I read a book called "The long Walk" around the same time I did a day hike in the Smokies in 03. It inspired me, so I set out in 04, but got...

For me, winter fires to warm up, dry wet socks and shoes. Summer fires to keep the mosquitoes away.

'Guidebook' and 'Handbook' are synonyms.


guide·book (gdbk)
n.
A handbook of directions and other information, especially for travelers or tourists.

that's lousy advise Nuts. take a guidebook.

PS to LW: This is just too funny!

No maps? Don't say that too loud around here. :D

Wow, lucky for you guys that the "Filter Police" is more lax than the "Map police". It didn't come down on you like a ton of bricks! Even deleted my post with the Obama joke. Just call me Joe from...