It's been a while Hooch, which one's you?Originally Posted by Hooch
It's been a while Hooch, which one's you?
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Perhaps 1.5 miles, or just a bit less.
The terrain is relatively level, but carrying a cooler might be a challenge without either a pulk or wagon, depending on the amount of snow. I'm sure that you can get help, should anyone be at the trailhead at the same time you are.
Last year's low was 10ºF, but it could easily be colder since it is a wintertime event, at elevation. Watching the forecast closely would be wise. I say that not to be alarmist...only realistic.
That sounds wonderful...we hope you can attend!
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
That seems way below what was predicted, and there are numerous breaks in the data recorded for the preceding week. Maybe it's a start-up anomaly. Tonight's low is supposed to be 30° F. Let's see what gets recorded.Darby and I will be there with our usual supply of brats and buns. We may hike in a day or two early, depending on the weather. The Grayson Highlands weather site posted a low of -13 degrees and a wind chill of -36 degrees last night , so come prepared
Angrysparrow, thanks for your replies to Trugracie. It will be my first time there, too, and I'm wondering what the stream crossings will be like with all the rain that's expected.
My only experience with those crossings was at last year's hang. There was no rain then, but plenty of melting snow feeding the streams. Neither crossing was more challenging than stepping from stone to stone across the stream.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
I think you may be right--The low surprised me as well- John
Planning to be there Friday morning (ish) and will be bringing Brats & Buns for many. Looking forward to meeting ALL !
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Just noticed on the calendar that the 30th is a full moon. Terrific! Memorable things happen on full moons!! Maybe a night hike is in order.
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How about a late afternoon hike up to the ridge halfway to Rhododendron Gap, to watch the moon rise?
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