The "Official" 2011 Southern Ruck Thread

[Sly]

Sly and others, Wak and i will miss you all. I really thought about coming down for the day but just cant swing it. Remember we are going to be just south of the Whites so there may need to be some sort of Southern Norther thing happen in the near future.

Hey Chaco, we'll miss you guys. I'll probably be up north sometime this year. I'm actually going after SoRuck. How long I stay is anyone's guess.

[Sly]

Last call for name tags.

Check out the list (in sig) to see if your name is included. If not let me know. If it is included and you can't make, also let me know. As it is, I have 120 so I won't have many, if any, extra blanks.

[Cookerhiker]

.... I'll probably be up north sometime this year. I'm actually going after SoRuck. How long I stay is anyone's guess.

Coming to the PA Ruck?

[kayak karl]

Last call for name tags.

Check out the list (in sig) to see if your name is included. If not let me know. If it is included and you can't make, also let me know. As it is, I have 120 so I won't have many, if any, extra blanks.

did you get my dog Kaia??

and add green bean casserole to fri nite.

[Sly]

Coming to the PA Ruck?

I tend to doubt it. I have doctors appointments in Mass either side of the Pa Ruck. The best I'd be able to do is make the Winter Warmer.

[Sly]

Hmmmm... apparently Miss Janet is having transportation problems and may not be able to make it this weekend.

Will anyone be passing near Erwin that can pick her up?

[ARambler]

How are the roads to NOC from Atlanta?
How far is the commute to Ashville?

I plan to make it for at least Saturday.

Rambler

[Sly]

How are the roads to NOC from Atlanta?
How far is the commute to Ashville?

I plan to make it for at least Saturday.

Rambler

All major roads up through Andrews, NC then the road seems a little narrow going through the gorge, but it's fine. From NOC to Asheville is only about 1.5 hours.

http://mapq.st/ewjK8e

[Sierra Echo]

I hope all roads are free of snow and ice are we might all have a hard time!

[Sly]

I hope all roads are free of snow and ice are we might all have a hard time!

If you drive mid-day and arrive mid-afternoon when the sun is out, the roads should be fine. Still, everyone should allow an little extra time and be aware of the shadow areas and black ice going through the gorge.

[kayak karl]

does anyone have a pyhsical address for NOC for GPS. the one on the site sent me to Bryson last year.

[Skidsteer]

does anyone have a pyhsical address for NOC for GPS. the one on the site sent me to Bryson last year.

This is what I have:

13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713

35.33105°N
83.59184°W

[kayak karl]

This is what I have:

13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713

35.33105°N
83.59184°W

thank you, must of erntered it wrong last year.

[trekkngirl]

The roads up my way are still bad.Gotta bail this year try again next year.Look forward to the ALDHA gathering.I'm bummed.

[Sly]

The roads up my way are still bad.Gotta bail this year try again next year.Look forward to the ALDHA gathering.I'm bummed.

Ummm..... it's Wednesday, the Ruck isn't until this weekend. Oh well, see you next year.

[Bravefriend]

road through the gorge is good pending a light snow that might come through tonight. they keep it maintained as high priority with all of the truck traffic that goes through between Asheville and Andrews etc. weather through the weekend looks great!!

[Smile]

Should be cleared up by then, for some getting up the hill without a 4WD once at the NOC might be troublesome. Good thing this group is used to walking uphill!

[kayak karl]

Should be cleared up by then, for some getting up the hill without a 4WD once at the NOC might be troublesome. Good thing this group is used to walking uphill!

im used to falling down hill, but i got a tow strap for Kaia to pull me up.

[TunesKnits]

Just wanted to remind all the women, that the women hikers get together will be Saturday from 3:45 until 5pm. Cabin E. ALL women at the ruck are welcome, hiker or not. If you are a hiker or the partner, daughter, friend or just happen to be a woman at the ruck, come on out.

I will be bringing wine and chocolate. Surely someone else will bring some cheese and crackers.

Looking forward to the weekend!!

Tunes

[Smile]

Just wanted to remind all the women, that the women hikers get together will be Saturday from 3:45 until 5pm. Cabin E. ALL women at the ruck are welcome, hiker or not. If you are a hiker or the partner, daughter, friend or just happen to be a woman at the ruck, come on out.

I will be bringing wine and chocolate. Surely someone else will bring some cheese and crackers.

Looking forward to the weekend!!

Tunes

Hmmm, does anyone out there like baked brie?

Also, I have a bunch of ladies hiking gear, and I hear that the regular gear swap was at the same time. Is there a place for ladies gear to bring during that time?