Approach Trail? I suppose a trail leading to Springer.
Approach Trail? I suppose a trail leading to Springer.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
That is exactly what it is. From Amicalola Falls SP it is approx 8.5 miles from Springer. Alternatively, you can have some one drop you off at Forest Service Road 42 trailhead. You have to hike 'South' for .9 mile to get to Springer and then you turn around and begin your journey North.
FS 42 is a dirt, gravel road, but passable for most vehicles (as long as you drive slow). It is about 6 miles to the trailhead.
See you on the trail,
mt squid
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
Well, there's gonna be a LOT of family members and friends, and Some will bring they're own, but I am 100% that others are gonna bring a sleeping bag, tent, and clothes and think they're good.
By the way Skid, I want that cooking setup you have. What EXACTLY is it?
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Well, if they dont, oh well, they'll have to go without, you shouldnt feel responsible for outfitting them on YOUR trip!
~If you cant do it with one bullet, dont do it at all.
~Well behaved women rarely make history.
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
Ahhhhh, the one in your Jumpcut.com videos, mainly the one showcasing freezer bag cooking.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
AND, the whole deal with the folks coming along is that they're all city-slicker cry babies. Frankly, I don't know how I'm gonna get them to stop crying when they find out that there's no McDonalds on the trail every four miles. And I read somewhere about cooking ideas and I'm a BIG eater. Not really a fatty eater, but I figure I'll take two in case since the whole system fits inside a cup, if the extra is too much, I'll send it home with a mate.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Gotta disagree with Cuffs here. A good lightweight binoc set is something I never bring on trail and always wish I had. It's not just for overlooks; you can use it to examine knots & burls high up in the trees, watch birds or other wildlife from camp, or view stars at night.
If you want it, and expect to use it, by all means carry it. Just make sure you use it, or be honest with yourself and send it home when you realize it's not worth carrying.
"when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." --HST
Uncle Silly VA->VT '05, VT->ME '07, VA->GA ??
You coming to SORUCK? I'll have some kits with me, most likely.
You can glean most of the info from these threads if you want to have go at it yourself:
Turbo Tea-Lite
TT2
Coffeemaker/Cozy
Chopped Heineken pot
Magnetic windscreen
If not, stay tuned. I'll may offer some kits in the near future.
Wow. Going from the totally tricked out JetBoil system to a beer can pot! Sure you're ready?
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
I haven't bought the Jetboil yet, but the heinekin system is lighter.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Yup, I figure I'll forget the Binocs, and just take a digital camera with decent zoom.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Have you looked at any of Tinman's cooking equipment? He has some real innovative stuff. try antigravitygear.com Jakebrake
Jakebrake
Ok, actually, after seeing a few videos of the Jetboil...Ok, so it rocks like nothing else in this world! Definitely sticking with it.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
Ok, forgot to say, no, I will not be at Southern Ruck. Don't have my license yet, or my car for that matter.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?
Well, the pack weight has gone down a considerable amount now, thanks and keep posting. Every idea helps.
2,000 miles may be far, but how can you measure your abilities if you never push them?