Shakedowm hike, January 16-17, Wind Gap- Water Gap

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-18-2009, 12:52

So, I already have a thread going for the January 24-25 shakedown (who knows where that one'll be? Probably going to be a beast, but this one'll be pretty low key and easy)

This one is a smaller, easier shakedown. I want to keep the group size down, anyone who wants to come is welcome, but I want the huge group to be on the 24-25.

These are shakedowns for me to shake down my gear for my thru, but I don't care if you've thu hiked or if you ever will (just no complaining!), you're welcome anyway. Especially if you bring bacon.

The 16-17 of January will be Wind Gap to DWG
As of now, on the 16-17 we have:

Slugger
Sluggers Roommate (Barf)
Shlep
Hobbot? (I think you said you were interested in both)

I will park my car at the trailhead in DWG if someone will pick me up to take me to Water Gap (and I will likewise, take you back to your car in Wind Gap).

This is the thread for the hike January 24-25, Saturday and Sunday.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=55871

**sasquatch2014** · 12-18-2009, 13:26

Put me down for this one.

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-18-2009, 13:28

Schweet:

Slugger
Sluggers Roommate (Barf)
Shlep
Sasquatch
Hobbot? (I think?)

**Mags** · 12-18-2009, 14:33

Have fun!

..and do a trip report.

**Hobbot** · 12-18-2009, 17:05

I am a "yes" for the other trip...still trying to figure out if I can be away both weekends. So, I should be listed as a "maybe" for this one. Winter is finally starting so I am getting excited! Thanks again for organizing the hikes

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-18-2009, 17:15

Sure Hobbot- and I psyched for winter as well! (Although I set up my tent in my yard in anticipation of the snow, got half a foot, and was kinda crushed... as one friend said, it tried to snuggle me- to death) But this time... drumroll... I may be HAMMOCKING. <gasp> Yes, I may be going over to the dark side. (Joining you hobbot!)

**nox** · 12-18-2009, 20:13

I'm hoping to go on one of your hikes, not sure which one yet though. I'm sorry I missed the last one, I was looking forward to it. Just a tip if you are planning to hammock, definitely do a test run in your back yard for the cold. My bag is good to 20' but only about 35' in my hammock. Then I just add clothes.

**timebreaks** · 12-19-2009, 23:41

put me as a maybe on this one too. not sure if I can get out two weekends in a row, but I'd love to try! And if I go, I'll shuttle you from Water Gap to Wind Gap.

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-21-2009, 11:36

So, I'll be PMing y'all my cell number soon, and things you should know:
-I rarely answer my phone, unless I'm waiting for a call, but if you leave a message and need me to call back, I definitely will.
-Another thing, leave a message with your trailname, because if you say "jonathan" is calling, I will have no idea who you are.
-I'll check this site and my PMs the morning before I have to leave, but don't count on it. If you don't get a response to a private message about not being there, please call or text me.
-If you are going to bail at all, PLEASE CALL ME.
-If you know you can't make it, PLEASE call BEFORE we're supposed to have started on the trail.

PS- If you're late and we start, just try to catch up, I can pretty much guarantee that you can catch up with me. I'm getting excited!

**slugger** · 12-21-2009, 12:20

If it snowed by the DWG anything like it did in Philly suburbs we could be looking at hiking in waist high snow!

I'm super excited.

Side note I'm a slower hiker so If we have a night time meeting point feel free to leave me and I'll mozy my way to the sleeping spot sooner or later.

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-21-2009, 12:26

I'll be mozying right along with ya, slugger! Trust me.

**takethisbread** · 12-21-2009, 19:52

Glad to be part of this, I am hoping for snow. I did a few miles in thigh deep snow today, exhausting! But fun as heck. After this I will be hiking a few more days to Culvers Gap in NJ.

Thanks SL

**sasquatch2014** · 12-22-2009, 21:06

Hope that there is good snow may smooth out a few of the famous rock patched between wind gap and fox gap.

**jhick** · 12-23-2009, 10:07

check out the little 'cave' beneath Wolf Rocks when you pass thru... great spot especially in this weather. there's a spot you can light a little fire too

**saimyoji** · 12-23-2009, 10:26

this is my least favorite stretch, but its much more bearable in the winter, esp. if there's snow. hope you have a great hike.

**jhick** · 12-23-2009, 10:29

I agree, the cave shelter was the highlight for me...

**sasquatch2014** · 12-23-2009, 11:06

Originally Posted by saimyoji

this is my least favorite stretch, but its much more bearable in the winter, esp. if there's snow. hope you have a great hike.

Yeah can't say that I have heard many good things about this stretch but what the hell got to do it at some point if I plan on doing the whole thing might as well get it behind me.

**sasquatch2014** · 12-23-2009, 11:07

Originally Posted by jerseyhick

check out the little 'cave' beneath Wolf Rocks when you pass thru... great spot especially in this weather. there's a spot you can light a little fire too

Cool is there a pretty clear path to follow down to the bottom or do you just kind of bushwack it?

**ShelterLeopard** · 12-23-2009, 11:08

Updated:
Slugger
Sluggers Roommate (Barf)
Shlep
Sasquatch
Takethisbread/Digger

Maybe:
Hobbot
Mara/Timebreaks
Nox (?)

Sorry if I left anyone off the list, I am SO tired today that I can't see straight.

**saimyoji** · 12-23-2009, 12:29

Originally Posted by ShelterLeopard

Sorry if I left anyone off the list, I am SO tired today that I can't see straight.

sounds like you need more eggnog..or just more nog, forget the egg....

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