WNC> 8th Annual John Rock Hang July 21-23 2017

[wcannon32]

Sweet Muddy Chacos can't wait!


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[Tacoma96]

I can give you the weather report right now for any day in mid to late July because I have lived here 14 years.

The mornings will be cool and comfortable. It will get hot and humid by noon. It will rain sometime between 3 and 7. Nights might be a little muggy, but will cool off by midnight.

There ya go.

I took part of my crew up to the Enchanted Forest to test out my broken toe this afternoon.
The trail was sloppy and plenty of evidence of this mornings group of Brevard Distance Runners Camp in the form of fake flower petals, glitter and feathers.


The campsite was completely empty and as always, beckoning a group of hangers.

Your weather report is spot on what I have experienced from the past. Glad you are healed enough to make the walk up to the Piney Forest.

[Tacoma96]

This weekend I'm doing Permethrin treatment on the gear. Ready for next weekend. Ain't no bugs on Me!

Surprisingly enough I have never had a problem with bugs at this hang. Hope this trend keeps going.

[Gqgeek81]

I spent 3 nights in the Sam Knob/Shining Rock area over the 4th of July and another 2 back in early May. No bugs.

FWIW, those locations are at least 2000ft higher in elevation and thus cooler than this hang.

[snwcmpr]

I am at 3700' west of Waynesville and we are not having many bugs at all now. A few, but definitely not worth any ointment.
It's been warm lately.

[Tacoma96]

Portable hand saws are more than welcome

[snwcmpr]

Anybody bringing a Wookie?
I'd like to see one.

[peeeeetey]

Portable hand saws are more than welcome

Got one!

[FireInMyBones]

Anybody bringing a Wookie?
I'd like to see one.

I'll have my Bonefire Whisper Hammock. Same thing, just removeable. In all honesty, I'd like to see one too.

[Intimidator]

Same thing, just removeable.