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  1. Thread: Hangcon 2021

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    Hangcon 2021

    Will there be a HANGCON at Doe Lake in January, 2021? If so, has a date been decided yet? Thanks.
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    I'm in too. Thankee!

    I'm in too. Thankee!
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    Looking forward to the trip report for this one....

    Looking forward to the trip report for this one. I'm headed up there Feb. 21-23 otherwise I would join you guys. Did Siler Bald last weekend and had -3 with wind chills around -20. Hopefully there...
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    Hey Bud, you finally made it! These guys will...

    Hey Bud, you finally made it! These guys will definitely steer you in the right direction.
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    I meant Upstate SC...

    I meant Upstate SC...
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    I tried out the SB's in Hot Springs a couple of...

    I tried out the SB's in Hot Springs a couple of years ago. I do remember that John had the light hiker pretty tight without much angle. I tried the SB that Dale had rigged but I can't remember the...
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    Great comparison with a lot of info. I am curious...

    Great comparison with a lot of info. I am curious though how the switchback compared to the DB in your testing. You mentioned that it was more comfortable than the WBBB but did not compare it to the...
  8. Glad you guys had a great trip and also glad that...

    Glad you guys had a great trip and also glad that you got to finish the trail. I haven't done the spur trail yet so you're one up on me. Thanks for sharing your photos too.
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    A buddy from my backpacking group was asking me...

    A buddy from my backpacking group was asking me about hammocks. I directed him to hammock forums and suggested he check out Shug's videos. Well, he's now a Shug Addict like so many of us...Welcome to...
  10. Thread: Roan Highlands

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    Hey guys, Mountain Harbour won't shuttle us...

    Hey guys, Mountain Harbour won't shuttle us Friday because we're arriving around 6pm. It's looking like we're going to have to shuttle ourselves up to Carvers Gap and leave vehicles there. Has anyone...
  11. Thread: Roan Highlands

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    Thanks for the advise guys. I'm still undecided...

    Thanks for the advise guys. I'm still undecided on the route. I may do Rockdawg's route or I may go up 221. The problem with going up 221 is it takes by the Linville Gorge. Really hard to go by the...
  12. Thread: Roan Highlands

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    Has anyone driven up to Roan Mountain from around...

    Has anyone driven up to Roan Mountain from around upstate SC? I'm trying to figure out the best route.
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    Thanks for sharing the videos Bro! I'm really...

    Thanks for sharing the videos Bro! I'm really bummed that I missed it this year.
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    I've been down Sandy Ford Rd and don't recall it...

    I've been down Sandy Ford Rd and don't recall it being that difficult. I was driving a F350 dually at the time but I don't think you'll have any trouble with your truck. As long as we don't have any...
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    Water was plentiful. All the springs and small...

    Water was plentiful. All the springs and small brooks had enough flow to get water. Hopefully the weather won't be too bad and you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
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    OOPS! Probably should have posted that in trip...

    OOPS! Probably should have posted that in trip reports. Sorry Mods! You guys have enough to do rather than clean up after me...
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    It really was an awesome trip! I was down below...

    It really was an awesome trip! I was down below in the hammock but a few did brave the summit. We had cell coverage up there and was monitoring the weather but it's still risky and not recommended to...
  18. Well like they say, all good things come to an...

    Well like they say, all good things come to an end. Really enjoyed this year guys, thanks for sharing.
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    Going to put this one on the calendar and...

    Going to put this one on the calendar and hopefully I'll finally get to make a hang.
  20. I agree Hawk-eye! I think Shug should make a...

    I agree Hawk-eye! I think Shug should make a video of just Ginger's frolicking in the woods. Who knew that would be so much fun to watch???
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    That's a mighty fine looking hammock Ray Ray! I...

    That's a mighty fine looking hammock Ray Ray! I sure wish I had the patience to do DIY. Of course if you guys keep inspiring me...
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    After using snake skins I can honestly say I will...

    After using snake skins I can honestly say I will use them from now on.
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    Thanks Bro! I will definitely be taking the side...

    Thanks Bro! I will definitely be taking the side trail to Grassy Ridge. I plan on taking the sling light and sitting up there for a nice long lunch break. Hiking from Max Patch to Hot Springs this...
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    Thanks Hooch! Yeah, I'm really looking forward to...

    Thanks Hooch! Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this one. I've been in contact with Mountain Harbour and plan to leave some cars there. Some in the group are going to camp there Friday night but a...
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    Max Patch to Hot Springs

    Hiking from Max patch to Hot Springs the 18th-20th with my backpacking group and we have room for a couple more. If you're interested shoot me a pm. The plan is to meet in Hot Springs at 7pm, shuttle...
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    Doing this hike in June so look forward to your...

    Doing this hike in June so look forward to your trip report.
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    You could use the small S-Biners. I use them on...

    You could use the small S-Biners. I use them on my under quilts and they weigh practically nothing. You can pick them up and most any sporting goods. +1 on the snake skins.
  28. Another great video Shug! I would love to hike...

    Another great video Shug! I would love to hike with you two nuts but I think it would be too hazardous. I'd probably be laughing so hard I would fall off the side of a cliff...Anyway, it's great that...
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    Mine started slipping too. Made another wrap and...

    Mine started slipping too. Made another wrap and problem solved.
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    Would be great in the bedroom. Would be even...

    Would be great in the bedroom. Would be even better if it would fit in a ULA Catalyst.
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    I just did a four day trip on the Foothills Trail...

    I just did a four day trip on the Foothills Trail and a over nighter on the Chatooga. The temps dropped in the mid 50's each night. I had my 20* incubator and a summer weight sleeping bag. I'm a very...
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    Hey guys, I live in Greenville so if I can help...

    Hey guys, I live in Greenville so if I can help in any way just give me a shout. You're welcomed to try out any of my gear.
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    Thanks for all the concerns guys. It's been three...

    Thanks for all the concerns guys. It's been three days now and the knee feels much better. So, hopefully it's not anything serious and I'll try wearing a knee brace the next time. Especially in the...
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    Hey Duffy, which chopat knee brace do you use? I...

    Hey Duffy, which chopat knee brace do you use? I looked them up and they have several. I have to admit that I pushed it a little too hard. I'm just really anxious to get back to where I was before my...
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    Thanks Swampfox and Muskrat for the offer of help...

    Thanks Swampfox and Muskrat for the offer of help and advise. I did have cell coverage at Toxaway and on top of Heartbreak Ridge. I couldn't get a signal anywhere between Cane Brake and Bearcamp...
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    Jocassee Gorges Training Hike

    Hi guys, just finished my training hike in the Jocassee Gorges section of the Foothills Trail. I want to point out a couple of things before I get into the trip report. First of all, I'm not the best...
  37. I had already promised my kids a car camping trip...

    I had already promised my kids a car camping trip during Spring break or I would join you guys. We will be camping at ChauRam county park not too far from you though. We're planning to do several...
  38. Thanks for the trip report. I'm going to yo-yo...

    Thanks for the trip report. I'm going to yo-yo from Laurel Valley to Bad Creek and back to Laurel Valley next week. I was worried there would be more blow downs due to the storms we've had. I felt...
  39. I'm glad you're doing this hike. I'm starting at...

    I'm glad you're doing this hike. I'm starting at Laurel Valley and doing a yo-yo to White Water and back the 17th-20th. Look forward to your trip report on trail conditions. We've had some pretty...
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    Man I would love to do this hike but I am already...

    Man I would love to do this hike but I am already committed to leading a trip from Max Patch to Hot Springs that weekend. Dang it! I hope you guys do another ultra light hang soon. Really want to see...
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    Hey Shug, you forgot to mention kids riding...

    Hey Shug, you forgot to mention kids riding bicycles through your camp site...
  42. Thread: GA AT in April

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    Really hate you're having to cancel your trip. I...

    Really hate you're having to cancel your trip. I have my kids that weekend or I would go. Hopefully you'll have some interest between now and then.
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    Thanks for sharing your journey with us. We are...

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us. We are so fortunate to have the Foothills Trail in our area, it really is a great trail. I plan on doing a yo-yo hike of the Jocassee Gorges section in a few...
  44. Thread: Roan Highlands

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    I appreciate the response. I got in touch with...

    I appreciate the response. I got in touch with the Mountain Harbour Hostel and they said we could leave vehicles there for a $5 dollar charge. Much rather pay to park and not have to worry. Thanks...
  45. Thread: Roan Highlands

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    Roan Highlands

    I am planning to do a trip from Carver's Gap to 19E the weekend of June 8th-10th. Does anyone have suggestions on leaving a car at 19E. I understand they have had problems with vandalism there in the...
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    You should be fine Rain Man. The Rim of the Gap...

    You should be fine Rain Man. The Rim of the Gap Trail has a few wet ledges you have to cross and they normally close it in the winter due to hazards with ice. As far as I know, it's the only trail...
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    Just saw your post or I would have replied...

    Just saw your post or I would have replied earlier. I was at Jones Gap last week and they still had the Rim of the Gap Trail closed. You may want to call the rangers beforehand. There are still...
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    Great trip report, thanks for sharing. If you...

    Great trip report, thanks for sharing. If you really like suspension bridges, there is a 220' suspension bridge over the Toxaway River, about 5.8 miles west of Laurel Fork Falls. You can also access...
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    Just thought I would give this one more bump and...

    Just thought I would give this one more bump and see if anyone has heard anything. I'm assuming we're not hanging there this year.
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    You could park a car at HWY 28. It's about 12.8...

    You could park a car at HWY 28. It's about 12.8 miles from Burrell's Ford. You can also park at Earl's Ford and Sandy Ford.
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