Linville Gorge, NC Loop - May 14-16, 2010

**Ken** · 04-10-2010, 05:55

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Sounds great Ken ... but this time without the pole huh?

Mush pole not allowed

**MacEntyre** · 04-10-2010, 07:05

Originally Posted by Ken

Mush pole not allowed

So you don't need my cooler this time?

**Ken** · 04-10-2010, 07:11

I don't need it!!

Did Slowhike fill you in on the "raid on the cooler"?

Ken

**MacEntyre** · 04-10-2010, 07:12

Originally Posted by Ken

Did Slowhike fill you in on the "raid on the cooler"?

No... please tell!

**Ken** · 04-10-2010, 07:14

Let's take it to "All things Gorge Rat". It's pertinent to that thread!

**Running Feather** · 04-10-2010, 07:45

Any idea about overnight temps at the bottom of the Ditch? I'm sure it can be an awfully cold 'pocket'.

**Ken** · 04-10-2010, 08:04

Originally Posted by Running Feather

Any idea about overnight temps at the bottom of the Ditch? I'm sure it can be an awfully cold 'pocket'.

I think the low was in the mid 40's last May when Slowhike, Mac and I were at Conley. It was also overcast with light rain. Remember though, that along the ridges you'll be very exposed to sun and wind since the canopy is gone in a lot of places. Be prepared for hot as well as cool, I'd say.

Ken

**Running Feather** · 04-10-2010, 09:00

Originally Posted by Ken

I think the low was in the mid 40's last May when Slowhike, Mac and I were at Conley. It was also overcast with light rain. Remember though, that along the ridges you'll be very exposed to sun and wind since the canopy is gone in a lot of places. Be prepared for hot as well as cool, I'd say.

Ken

Hot's the easy part. Cold, you're prepared or your not. With temps only down to the 40's I can go with a much lighter pack

**slowhike** · 04-10-2010, 21:41

Originally Posted by Running Feather

Hot's the easy part. Cold, you're prepared or your not. With temps only down to the 40's I can go with a much lighter pack

Wait until the day before & I'll tell ya

**Hawk-eye** · 04-10-2010, 23:42

ya know ... controling how much I carry has always been a problem ... the "geesh I might need this" thing ... I can pack for a month overseas in one bag and a messenger bag ... can't seem to get my head around it for a two night camping trip. Always more food than I eat and more gadgets than I needed ... well more reason to hike more! Practice practice practice!