Good to hear you'll be working less. I'll have to encourage you to get down the gorge more often.Originally Posted by bonsaihiker
Definitely would try to work something out. I am going to work fewer weekends next year. I'll be poorer, but free-er.
Good to hear you'll be working less. I'll have to encourage you to get down the gorge more often.Definitely would try to work something out. I am going to work fewer weekends next year. I'll be poorer, but free-er.
Sorry you can't make it this year. The gorge will still be there next year, though.
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
Don't forget to PM me your cell phone if you are coming, so if you're late or if our plans change we know who is planning to be there and we can then contact you. I'll send out a list later this week.
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
If it's not, we've got bigger things to worry about than hammocks...Sorry you can't make it this year. The gorge will still be there next year, though.
-Digrat
"Better than a map!"
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Personally, I think it's a lie, but I've been told my snoring can be heard from space, even through a vacuum.
I too would like to see the Whittleton Arch, so I'm up for that.
The descent to rough trail on DB Hut is nice, I've seen turkeys all 4 times I've hiked it, & my admittedly poor memory has it as a gentle descent with one set of steps (stairs). The first (about) 1/4 mile hike up Rough trail (HARD Right at the Jct.) is a "steady" climb. The view at the top is pretty cool, nice place to grab a drink & a snack. For those wanting to pass on the DB hut hike & get a later start, park at (what I call) the military wall parking lot. AKA the second parking lot after going through the tunnel [paved with a privy in the far back corner] the first being just after the tunnel & is just a gravel pull off.
On the hike to or from Gray's arch (Sorry, I can't remember which from that direction) see if you can find VanGoh's "Starry night" carved by nature in stone. If you don't know the painting starry night, you have to walk the first mile up the STT backwards, blindfolded, on your hands.
I'm off all day today & tomorrow.
Honey do MAY be on hold.
OK. I was thinking it might be a nice side-hike to check out Whittleton Arch that morning, as I've never been there. If you want to go, too, you might want to meet us at the intersection or camp South of it. I don't think we'll have too much trouble finding you if you're asleep--if my memory serves me well, we'll hear you from our cars....Kidding..
I'm also liking your idea of looping around the D. Boone Hut trail to get to Gray's Arch. I've only hiked to the hut and back from Martin's Fork, and from the Gray's Arch trailhead to the East, so it would be nice to see that section of trail.
ANOTHER IDEA: If you are leaving your car (Jeep?) at Gray's Arch, we could, if we all wanted, shuttle up to the Double Arch/Auxier Ridge area for a day or even an overnight. We can talk about that on the trail, but it might be a possible way to combine the the trips. I'm, personally, fine with the majority opinion, whatever that may be.
When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.
Well Im not gonna be able to make it. Wish i was though.
Chris
Sorry about that, Chris. Maybe next time.
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
Chris, DUDE! Wish ya could come.
See ya next time!!
When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.
Latest weather forecast is for fair weather through Saturday, with the lowest low in the mid-30's. Sunday still calls for rain, but if its going to rain the hike out is the best time.
Getting ready....
I'm already packed!
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
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