2 or 3 night Back packing Jan 2008

[wrongway_08]

Who is meeting at Bear's den? We need at least 2 vehicles left there. Myself and Doggie Bag are meeting there but that will only leave 1 vehicle for the return trip.



1) Shenandoahs - Jan 17,18,19,20 - NORTH Bound from the Northern End of the Shenandoahs, this is so we dont have to worry about the Parks roads closing on us.
- about 34 miles total, depends how the roads for start and finish line up.

2) - MEET AT 9am:
link to Bear's Den Hostel ... also in Bluemont, VA:http://www.bearsdencenter.org/
18393 Blueridge Mountain Road,
Bluemont, VA 20135
540.554.8708


3) - START POINT: MEET AT - 9:45 at 522, Chester Gap, Front Royal, there is parking on the side of the road. Seems to be the best place.

- GAME PLAN:
Day one - Start hiking from 522, go about 6 miles to 'Jim and MollyDenton Shelter'.
Figure the short Hike milage would give everyone a chance to eat at the meet point, if they want.

Day Two - Hike 10 miles to 'Dick's Dome Shelter'.

Day Three - A) Hike 8.5 miles to 'Rod Hollowshelter' ..... OR.....
.............. - B) Hike 13.3 miles to some old cabin ruins that might be cool to camp at.

Day Four - A) Hike 13 miles to the finish ..........OR........
.............. - B) Hike 8.5 miles to finish



Let me know what you think! I am going off of Wingfoots 2007 Thru-book.
Thanks to everyone for the help in making this happen...... going to be another great hike!!!!!!



Whos in:
- Wrongway - white S10 stepside
-Doggiebag & Aldo - Pickup truck
- LastHonestfool - Black/green car
- Fonsie - Dodge Dakota with cap
- Astrogirl

[doggiebag]

It's going to be a little less balmy tomorrow. At least it will be warmer than our PenMar trip from early December. I'm waterproofing my boots and patching some new burnholes in my Wet weather gear. Uggghhh!

[wrongway_08]

I'm all ready, Knocked off some weight from the pack and rearranged the packing order, feels much better then before.

Will check this in the AM.

Nite all.

[doggiebag]

I'm all ready, Knocked off some weight from the pack and rearranged the packing order, feels much better then before.

Will check this in the AM.

Nite all.

My knees still hurting a little, but it's a lot better than a couple of days ago. I just need to pack the ruck and make a couple of sandwiches. I did get a bunch of handwarmers to throw in the sleeping bag. See you at Bluemont at 9:00 AM. I will check the thread before heading out tomorrow.

[wrongway_08]

Bear's Den meet:
- Doggiebag
- Wrongway
- Fonsie

Dont know where meeting yet:
- LastHonestFool
- Astrogirl

[doggiebag]

Astrogirl is accounted for, LastHonestFool is still AWOL.

[doggiebag]

See you folks in about 4 hours. Time to head out.

[wrongway_08]

4 hour drive for you, map quest is sayn 1hour 37 minutes for me...... looks right according to the map.... anyways heading out now.

Last honest fool, drop a line if you decided not to go, Thanks - Rick

[doggiebag]

Cold trip - 3 started, 1 joined for an evening ... 2 finished. Thank you to Astrogirl, Fonsie and Wrongway for a great trip.

[cj06887]

Wow looks like you guys had an awesome time I regret not going on this one.

[doggiebag]

Wow looks like you guys had an awesome time I regret not going on this one.

It got bitter cold - but yeah the company made up for the weather.

[wrongway_08]

Fonsie - Glad to meet you, it was a fun 2.5 days. You missed the Roller Coaster - that was pretty cool, not as bad as I thought it would have been but still a butt kicker. Maybe next time we can do the roller coaster from Bears Den to Rods Shelter and back. Just ditch the Rambo knife for a spare set of socks - .

Doggie Bag - Always a good time. cant wait for the new video to come out.

Aldo - Yea I know, dogs cant read (well maybe this one can ) hope the paws heal fast.

AstroGirl - Good to meet yea, I am prety sure you were more comfy in the hammock then we were in the shelter.

Brian, Will, Rob - I think I got the names right, We met these guys at the parking lot after Rt. 50 (?). It was good night, thanks for the help with fire wood at Rod Shelter. It was a cold arse night!! Hope you guys made it to the next shelter in time to get another big fire going!

Thanks to all for a great trip - - awsome time!!!

[nitewalker]

congratulations on another succesfull trip. i have been waiting patiently for the trip report. what happened to aldo the super dog? did he stub his toe or get a slight case of frost bite? im glad it was a good trip..........peace out, nitewalker

[wrongway_08]

Doggiebag, that was a great video! Thanks!

[wrongway_08]

Aldo was okay, he had a few cuts on his paws from the ice. Nothing too bad - he didnt complain about it. I think it bothered me more then him .

[fonsie]

Great Vidioe Doggie Bag...im going to get some new boots thursday and do that rollicoaster this weekand...things im leaving, Knife, night clothes, 2nd stove.

[wrongway_08]

Astrogirl hiking somewhere along the trail
Day 3


Closest to farthest - Wrongway, Fonsie, Doggiebag, Aldo (dog )
Day 1.


Astrogirl, Doggiebag and Aldo.
Day 3


Hikes over - choice of eating place:

Good food, cool place to hit up, large prtions, good value.
Tried Hamburger, onion rings, fried mushrooms, fries, roast beef meal.
All good food! Worth the stop.

[wrongway_08]

Great Vidioe Doggie Bag...im going to get some new boots thursday and do that rollicoaster this weekand...things im leaving, Knife, night clothes, 2nd stove.

2nd stove..... thats your "thing" now - you have to bring both for now on!!!!

If it makes you feel better, I think it was Rob (one of the hikers we met after you left.......) he carried a hatchet for chopping wood , came in handy and was great to have - as long as someone else is carring it! Weighed more then the rambo bear killing knife you had.

[fonsie]

well I loaded my vapor trail up and it weighed 19.6 lbs with food and water for the weekand, I did pack to much, and them boots are now my new work boots. O 19.6 without a tent Im getting a realy light one I might go with a hammock. I'll see thursday, mmm 2 stove well I will keep the 2nd stove...I been carring 2 for about 3 years now, you never kno who sells what fuel but that dam rambo bear knife I have only carried it a couple of times and no more....

[Bottom Bunk]

Earlier this month I hiked from HF down to Bear's Den and back, looks like you folks had a much different hike than I did just a bit more than a week later. I was completely floored to find myself hiking in near 70 degree weather for three days straight in early January, but I'll most certainly take it!

Looks like you all had quite the trip though, fresh snow and all! I just started checking out WB and one of the first threads I find is about a local hike (for me), thanks....