Paul and all,
When I planned the reconnaissance hike for today (Wed) the forecast called for a string of days with daytime temps that were only a bit above freezing, and there wasn't a huge amount of precip predicted.
As it sits now, the very warm temps and much higher rain totals are going to change things quite a bit. It was 42 deg yesterday with a lot of melting, and it is going to be well above freezing for more than 48 hours straight by Saturday morning with about 1.5 inches of rain. So anything I might see today would not be helpful. From where I live I can see some of the hills on the East side of the park and already what snow there was (maybe 6 inches) is disappearing quickly. I would not be surprised if it is totally gone by Saturday morning.
Friday conditions:
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Right now I would plan on wet/mud and changing over to "skating rink" as Scotty says... bring yer microspikes!
I am still contemplating making a mad dash into Tom Jones sometime Friday if there is a gap in the deluge. Is anyone else planning to be at Tom Jones come hell and high water??
The Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter ~ Cam "Swami" Honan of OZ
And sorry I came across as Mr. Fun Vacuum earlier... I was just looking forward to some actual winter, which is my favorite season. Sometimes it takes a while for me to re-set my expectations and attitude.
The Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter ~ Cam "Swami" Honan of OZ
In still on for Friday about noon . As long as it’s not snowing on Tug Hill.
Thom
The Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter ~ Cam "Swami" Honan of OZ
It is now looking very likely that I will join you all at some point mid-morning on Saturday (likely after you have started walking) and stay for brunch Sunday. Any suggestions for the best parking in this case? Hopefully I will be in contact with a few of you day of to see where you are when I get there.
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously.
Kathy and I are still on track for a Saturday evening/night arrival at Dutch Doctor.
We plan to leave Monday afternoon.
Oh, and we'll have our dog with us too.
Just thought I'd put that out there in case it's an issue with anyone
I had some issues come up on the home front . I won’t b able to make it down .
Have a a great time Thom
with rain on Friday, and melting snow, I figure it's going to be kinda wet walking
I figure to use my Sorrel Caribou boots so my feet stay dry.
They are heavy, but waterproof.
What do you folks think of that idea?
The Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter ~ Cam "Swami" Honan of OZ
The Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter ~ Cam "Swami" Honan of OZ
Any word from the group?
Raining like a sob all day. Kevin, Catherine in the "shelter" @ TJ and I in my hammock. Very heavy rain for some time... now 3:18 am. Signing off, see y'all later today! 😁
you must have enjoyed the off-the-ground hammock experience!
and you might be going for a temperature range record, likely 60 or 70 degree temperature difference friday to saturday night!
I should be leaving my car at Johnsontown circle around 2 today, and will see you whenever at Dutch Doctor! will probably walk the longer way around...
Lazarus