Big South Fork: NOV 18-20

[L.D. Cakes]

Yep, And an extra waterfall to boot!

[Roche]

Actually, I'm trying to be at the trailhead before 3 pm Friday. I'm hoping to meet up at the Friday campsite, but I'll have to see how that area hikes in the dark. If I have a ford of any size, I won't do it in the dark.

Dang wisenber, your schedule changes as often as the weather forecast for this little junket.

[Roche]

I think that Roche is planning the Friday night camp on the JMT about 8 miles or so from the start. The campsite on Fall Branch Trail near the Grand Gap Loop junction (4.5 mile from start) was a backup for anyone coming in later that could not make it to the main campsite.

Well said hangnout - but I estimate Friday night's bivouac to be 8 miles from the start. It's much more fun to venture out into the great unknown (as long as you have been there before and have a map.).

[wisenber]

Dang wisenber, your schedule changes as often as the weather forecast for this little junket.

Actually, I've been a Friday afternoon guy the whole time. For me to take off for the weekend, I'll probably work until 3 or so Friday morning . As soon as I get up again around 7, I'll have a few hours of work to do before hitting the road after lunch. I could have possibly pulled a late Friday morning start, but once you guys moved to Thursday night, I knew I couldn't pull that off.

I'll be ready to hit the hammock by the time I catch up with you guys Friday night. Dinner will be optional I guess.

[Roche]

Well thank you MM, I've done trails there on a mt. bike several years ago mixed in with some paddling, It's a beautiful place. Clear Creek is another river in the Cumberland Plateau area I love, as well as the Obed. Love to go again but I already have plans to hike Holston to see what the fire did this past week.

And a shout out to Cakes! Enjoy Holston this weekend. We all hope the fire did minimal damage, but it is part of a natural regrowth process .

[Roche]

Dinner will be optional I guess.

Correct, but black tie is mandatory. By the time you arrive we'll have retired to the library for brandy and cigars. The butler will show you in.

[Ewker]

I think that Roche is planning the Friday night camp on the JMT about 8 miles or so from the start. The campsite on Fall Branch Trail near the Grand Gap Loop junction (4.5 mile from start) was a backup for anyone coming in later that could not make it to the main campsite. No fords until Sunday morning on way out. They are on Laurel Fork Creek not on the river.

Looks like Hamhocker and I will be staying at that campsite Friday night.

Saturday nights campsite may be up in the air for us (depending on where it is). Not sure we can catch up with you guys.

[hangnout]

Well said hangnout - but I estimate Friday night's bivouac to be 8 miles from the start. It's much more fun to venture out into the great unknown (as long as you have been there before and have a map.).

Even more fun if you have not been there, as long as you have a map.

[JoeyB]

a long ford.............

[wisenber]

a long ford.............

Those can be treacherous!