The "Official" 2011 Southern Ruck Thread

[mweinstone]

we must enforce that rule. if not us who? who will teach young food layden dayhikers why they need to write there name on there food?

[Skidsteer]

I'm coming, but I must leave on Sunda. There is cave exploration that must be done on monday!!!!!!!!!!!

Most leave on Sunday anyway. A few hunker down in Cabin C for an extra day to recover and watch football.

[Roots]

Great news. I got an email from Lauren at the NOC and they're going to give us all a 20% off coupon for their outfitter. That's a pretty serious deal. Also, they'll be donating a piece of gear for the raffle.

Only a week away!

that's a great deal!!! thanks Sly!

[Sly]

Most leave on Sunday anyway.

Lightweights.

[Skidsteer]

Lightweights.

And employed.

[Sly]

And employed.

You need to work for a bank, or have a fed, state or local government job. No, I need a fed, state, or local government job!

[Sierra Echo]

You need to work for a bank, or have a fed, state or local government job. No, I need a fed, state, or local government job!

I have a federal job, so therefore I am off monday.
But alas, froggys going a cavin'!

[peanuts]

have a good time. i won't be there this time either

[Smile]

We'll miss you

Hope all is well!

[Red Hat]

Great news. I got an email from Lauren at the NOC and they're going to give us all a 20% off coupon for their outfitter. That's a pretty serious deal. Also, they'll be donating a piece of gear for the raffle.

Only a week away!

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

[kayak karl]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

it was open in '09, closed in '10, but i don't care. ill go back in the summer and get a kayak.

[Roots]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

it was weird last year! They didn't have anything open! Hopefully this year will be different! See ya there!

[Sly]

Last year, I'm pretty sure it was closed the whole time.

Yeah, as well as the restaurant and store. It could be very well closed next weekend too. I'm not sure how the decide.

[Virginia Lane]

Hi Sly,
Both my husband and I will be coming.
Thanks...Virginia
Winkle & Rocky

[Virginia Lane]

Sly,
Both my husband and I will be at the Ruck on Sat.

Winkle & Rocky

[Sierra Echo]

Yeah, as well as the restaurant and store. It could be very well closed next weekend too. I'm not sure how the decide.

They have two store listings:

http://store.noc.com/Locations.aspx

I don't know which one we will be next too. One will be open for sure, but I dont know about the other one?

[Bravefriend]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!

[Bravefriend]

The other location is on the other side of the park in Gatlinburg. it is open all winter too check it out! it's a great store!!

cheers

[Sly]

Hey all,
The Outfitter's Store and the River's End Restaurant will be open for business all winter. looking forward to this weekend!

That's great news. Thank Lauren for helping out! Does she have a trail name?

[kayak karl]

i was going to bring stuffing with chicken parts, but see no veggies.
green bean casserole???????