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I only got to stay Thursday night. The Sipsey is beyond words! Thanks to DougTheElder, Angrysparrow, Hetori, Mactyre, and Skippy for welcoming me to the group.
The guys were expecting rain tonight, though I'm not sure they knew about the winds and tornado warnings. Can't wait to hear from them on Sunday.
If you haven't been to the Sipsey, I definitely recommend it. I can't wait to go back.
Angrysparrow should have the official trip report up once they return.
Pics from trip.
That's one majestic place!!! Thanks PegLeg!
I hope they don't get the high winds. Looks like they may have pretty good protection there as long as they don't get covered by something really bad.
I hate I got he crud and had to miss this one. I go to the Sipsey 5 or 6 times a year and it doesn't get in better than it is now. The rain just makes it come alive.
Those canyons provide pretty good shelter from the winds, thunderstorms can be scary though. The thunder just ricochets of those canyon walls.
Hate I didn't get to meet you Peg-leg. Maybe next time. There is a lot more to see in Bankhead and the Sipsey.
Hey great pics.
Hey Peg-Leg, sorry I missed you. It rained about 12 hours straight, starting within minutes of the last tarp going up. And an ankle deep creek we crossed at about 6PM was waist deep within a few hours! Al least I had a wonderfully convenient water supply from water running off of my tarp. It made for an interesting crossing for Ihanginbankhead, who came in that night. Bee Branch falls were mind blowingly spectacular. And it was an unusually interesting Halloween trip! Details to follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peg-Leg
Wow on the rain! You guys were getting the worst of it according to our local news station. Sorry I missed you as well.
Looks like they'll have a cool clear night tonight. I can't wait to hear the official report and view Hetori's photos.
Hey Peg-Leg,sorry i missed you Thur.I didnt get there until 5pm.Great pics,and you missed a GREAT hang fri.night.Im looking forward to the next hang.Take Care,CharlesQuote:
Originally Posted by Peg-Leg
Peg-leg:
I will go with everyone else on this one, sorry we did not get to meet. It was a great trip and a very wet one on Friday night just after we got into camp. BillyBob is right, Ihanginbamkhead is a true outdoorsman. The falls were really running and inspiring. I will post pics in the report thread.
Hey John,Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbamaguy
Looks like you got home OK. I was home by about 8PM. I'm anxious to hear how Skippy is feeling.
I'm also looking forward to seeing all of the pics. The only pic I could post is one taken after I got home of my left big toe, which is solid blue under the toe nail! No wonder my feet were hurting. I definitely won't use those particular running shoes for another hike of that nature. BTW, it was 4.2 miles in Fri night. On Saturday, per calculations on my computer map software, it was 1.1 miles up from Sipsey to Bee Branch falls, then another 5.5 miles per the GPS tracking from the falls to the parking area. In case any one was wondering. Doesn't seem like all that much mileage, but counting time spent crawling over and under trees and getting across creeks adds a bit to it, IMO! ;)
What's wrong with Skippy?Quote:
Originally Posted by BillyBob58
He got real sick Fri night, maybe a stomach virus or something. So Sat we hiked back out to the trailhead so he could get home and to some medical care. Because he couldn't keep any food or water down. I know he was glad to get in his car and head home. It makes for a rough hike when you can't drink.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peg-Leg
I'm feeling much better today:) but yesterday was a different story:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Peg-Leg
Friday night I had fever and chills and Saturday morning I woke up with a good ol stomach virus,needless to say that it was a looong walk back to the car!
Billy Bob I believe you if you say it was only 6 miles or so but it sure felt like 60 to me:lol: I want to thank everyone who split up my gear and helped carry it back to the car and especially Macentyre who carried my pack the last 3 miles or so...........You guys are the best.....THANKS!
Guys:
Glad to hear you are feeling better Skippy. I have spent most of the day alternating the heat and ice on the knee. I wish I could have stayed and camped with the others but when I got through with dinner I knew I was not going to be able to make it. Gotta work on lowering the pack weight even more.........that way when the clothes and tarp get soaked and add 10 lbs more to my pack it want be such an issue.
I just got home and stuff put out to dry. I will post tomorrow! I heading to the shower and to bed! Had a Great Time! I'm glad Skippy is Better! Thanks to all for the good time!Thomas
Glad to hear you got well fast! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by skippy
Bill
One little taste!! Catch the rainbow!!! I got some Great pictures!! I will add more on the main post after work today!
Very nice shot! Perfect moment!!!