Anyone doing any hiking?
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Just completed a 30 mile hike on the Ouachita Trail in Arkansas. Very rocky and steep in some places.0
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So far this year I have hiked 383.57 miles. The goal is 500 for the year, but I won't make it. This weekend I will be hiking Tiger Mountain 8 miles and 2600 ft elevatin gain, and then on Sunday Rattlesnake Mountain, 10 miles 2300 ft Elevation gain? (can't remember for sure)0 -
I did the southern half of the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies.. roughly 35 miles and the Art Loeb Trail.. roughly another 35 miles back in October. I am looking for a trip to maybe do over New Years.. I like the idea of spending new years backpacking camping.. not really sure where I want to go yet. Maybe Sipsey Wilderness, maybe try some place new. I have been traveling alot lately so I want to keep it fairly near North Mississippi.0
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Sorry I was trying a new site, photo bucket gives me way too much grief......Anyway the Frying Pan Glacier behind me in the Mt Rainier National Park.
So much to explore that I am going to backpack next fall & spend a weekend exploring different directions.0 -
#2 Summit of Tiger Mountain, having a late luunch
My hiking buddy
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#2 Summit of Tiger Mountain, having a late luunch
My hiking buddy
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@Hikergirl - You are in my territory! Most of this summer, we hiked W. Tiger #3 every Wednesday evening as a conditioning hike. I haven't been up there since October. How high up did the snow start?0 -
@Hikergirl - Was that the Frying Pan Gap trail? It's on my list of must-dos for next summer. This past summer I wasn't quite ready for it - Next year I will be! I hope :-)0
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@Hikergirl and imaginaryplaces--you're in my territory too! My focus this summer was on elevation gain... although knee problems ended my hiking season at the end of September.
In a three-month period (May through August 2012), I hiked up 5 peaks:
West Tiger #3, #2, and #1 in a single day (May 2012)--7.3 miles RT, 2400' gain
Mt. Si (first time, June 2012, three days after my 43rd birthday)--8 miles RT, 3100' gain--made the summit in 2.5 hours!
Crystal Peak, near Mt. Rainier (July 2012)--8 miles RT, 3100' gain
I also made an attempt on a sixth, Little Bandera (August 2012)--7 miles RT, 2850' gain--turned back after the steep scramble to the top of the ridge, about 350' vertical from the top. Most of the rest of my group also turned back; it was a hot day (87F) and we were running out of water. I'm just proud of myself for getting up that scramble--I think it was 1700' in one mile!
My profile photo now is of me on Kendall Katwalk--11 miles RT, 2700' gain--that was one of the hikes I did in September. That one took me 8.5 hours, burned over 5300 calories
, and left my knees in so much pain I could hardly walk for days afterward! 0 -
@MarisaLWood - Props to you! I too am working on increasing elevation gains, but not yet on par with you.
This summer I did four hikes with over 2000' elevation gain: Park Butte (7.5 mi 2200'), Cutthroat Pass (11 mi 2100'), Cascade Pass (9 mi 2000'), and Maple Pass/Lake Ann (9 mi 2100') - all in the North Cascades. (Send me a message if you want more info - these were among my most favorite hikes so far in the two years I've lived in the PNW).
I have a goal of hiking Mt Si by the end of next June - it will be my first 3000' gain hike. BTW: I am afraid of open exposed drop-offs (go figure) and find just thinking about the Kendall Katwalk mildly terrifying. :-)
I feel so fortunate to live in such a spectacular part of the world!0 -
Hitting the Northern section of Virginia on the AT this weekend - weather has been great so far. We hiked AT from Pen Mar, PA to Harpers Ferry, WV last January and couldn't have asked for better weather - looks like this year it' s repeating. Anyone getting in some backpacking this weekend?0
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@Hikergirl and imaginaryplaces--you're in my territory too! My focus this summer was on elevation gain... although knee problems ended my hiking season at the end of September.
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Silly woman, we are in the same hiking group.....PNW Liesure Hikes. Joleta threatened to murder me about 3 times on the way up hahaha. Sorry about your knees, I remember you were having problems with them before0 -
@ imaginaryplaces, yes mam we went just past the frying pan gap.. Infact next year I am backpacking alone up there. Stay at Summer land then hike past the frying pan gap and into Indian Bar. Pretty intense.0
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Its been very very warm here and ive been doing hiking all last month and this month! When I hit my first 10lb weight loss goal I am going to do a long day hike (which i have never been able to do before) I have only done hikes for about 3.5 hours roundtrip0
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@ imaginary places, I can't remember how high the snow started, we did a loop on the Tiger Mt. Trail. We came up on the back side of Tiger Summit #2, then headed to Tiger Summit#3 and back to the car. The snow only dusted the trail , and on the Summit #2 was only about an 1-1/2" of snow Summit #3 was bone dry. on the top.0
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Hiked about 7 miles today, in Cougar Mountain . More of an "urban hiking" but at least we were out and about0
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Here are some pics of a recent Hike with my hiking club on Mt. Lafayette in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
The lower part of the Greenleaf Trail didn't have much snow or ice.
That changed dramatically as we gained elevation
We stopped at the Greenleaf hut to layer-up and prepare to climb above tree line.
Mt. Lincoln as seen from the Greenleaf Hut. I completed my NH Four Thousand Footers on Lincoln.
The Greenleaf Hut and Mt. Cannon, on the other side of Franconia Notch.
Approaching the summit.
I took this panorama of the Pemigewassett Wilderness from the summit.
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Here are some pics of a recent Hike with my hiking club on Mt. Lafayette in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
The lower part of the Greenleaf Trail didn't have much snow or ice.
That changed dramatically as we gained elevation
We stopped at the Greenleaf hut to layer-up and prepare to climb above tree line.
Mt. Lincoln as seen from the Greenleaf Hut. I completed my NH Four Thousand Footers on Lincoln.
The Greenleaf Hut and Mt. Cannon, on the other side of Franconia Notch.
Approaching the summit.
I took this panorama of the Pemigewassett Wilderness from the summit.
Beautiful, so different from over here. Love the ice0 -
Here are some pics of a recent Hike with my hiking club on Mt. Lafayette in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
The lower part of the Greenleaf Trail didn't have much snow or ice.
That changed dramatically as we gained elevation
We stopped at the Greenleaf hut to layer-up and prepare to climb above tree line.
Mt. Lincoln as seen from the Greenleaf Hut. I completed my NH Four Thousand Footers on Lincoln.
The Greenleaf Hut and Mt. Cannon, on the other side of Franconia Notch.
Approaching the summit.
I took this panorama of the Pemigewassett Wilderness from the summit.
Beautiful, so different from over here. Love the ice
OMZg I love that area. I want to climb Mt Washington with my dog this summer.0 -
HIked up Mount Si today. For those of you who don't live in the area. Mt Si is 8 miles round trip. Elevation gain is 3150 ft . Highest point is 3900 ft. I do this for a winter workout at least once a month.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC5hmQcIhTE&feature=share&list=UUFvQrCEy0aiZPuB8XPF2nBQ 0 -
I hiked North Moat Mountain (3,196 Ft) in North Conway, NH with my hiking club yesterday. Although, this is a relatively small mountain compared to other peaks in the Whites. It turned out to be an extremely difficult hike. There wasn't much snow at the trail head and it has been a couple of weeks since the area had received significant snow. That turned out to be a very bad decision. When we got to the upper part of the mountain, we encountered lots of open areas with ledges with deep drifted snow. Some areas the snow was wind-packed and supported our weight. In other areas we were post holing in waist-deep snow. The snow also covered the blazes on the rocks. The only way we could confirm we were still on the trail was to look for evidence that trail crews had cut back the vegetation.
The weather was unseasonably warm. An undercast filled int the valleys with just the peaks sticking up through the clouds. The snow-covered peak behind me is Mt. Washington. The views were amazing.0 -
That looks like a great hike Hikerdude.0
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6.6 miles today at Wallace Falls. We couldn't go to the lake due to deep snow, so we took a side trail back for a change of scenery. While the rest of the town was sitting in frozen fog, we managed to hike above it and found out where the sunshine was hiding. :glasses:
Wallace Falls on our way to the top.
View of the Olympic Skyline0 -
@Hikergirl - great shots! Wallace Falls really is a nice hike. I'm glad you were able to find some sunshine - this weather has been ugly!0
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Nice hike. It's always spectacular when you're looking down on the clouds.0
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We hiked Wallace Falls last week. Looks like some of the snow has melted off the trees. It's so beautiful this time of year, when the leaves are off the maples and the river is running high.
Congratulation on getting out of the fog-shrouded lowlands!0 -
Took my friend to the Mashell falls today. A little hidden treasure in my backyard not many folks know about.
There is about 4 waterfalls in the area, secluded & not a sole in site.
My friend has 2 australian shepards, 1 is very young, deaf & clumsy (obviously). We were taking pictures & getting ready to head backup when the nightmare began. Her puppy ran off the cliff (100ft) and landed in the river, of course getting washed up on the other side. The current was way to dangerous to get across.. My frind climbed down the cliff with the older dog following her. (not a good idea) I thought about it for 10 minutes told her I was getting help. So I had to run (I don't run) 4 miles back up to the car, to call 911. Then hike back down with the Rescue team. By this time my friend was borderline Hypothermic so they had to get her & her older dog up first. & then inform her NO ONE was crossing that river.
The rescue team called someone to see if they knew how to access the other side. So we drove about 15 minutes around to the other side of the river, when we got there , we were told they had the dog & already on their way up.
DON'T YA JUST LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS?
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I do love a happy ending! Those are great pictures and I'm glad you are all okay!:happy:0
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@Hikergirl - what a harrowing experience! I'm so glad it ended well. The search and rescue folks are wonderful, aren't they?0
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@Hikergirl - what a harrowing experience! I'm so glad it ended well. The search and rescue folks are wonderful, aren't they?
The Rescue team was awesome! Here is the funny part tho. I organize hikes in a couple of groups, and this time of year I am very strict about being prepared for change of weather, & possibly staying the night if there is an emergency.
#1 - Jacket - I had my thin rain / wind jacket & a fleece jacket. Wearing a thin jersey top with blue jeans. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#2 - I ALWAYS carry a light weight tarp & some paracord. in my pack incase I need to make a shelter. I took it out of my pack. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#3 - I didn't take my cell phone & my friend left hers in the car. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#4 - And my favorite of all mistakes NO ONE KNEW WHERE WE WERE! After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
A lesson to remember for all my hiking friends out there. BE PREPARED for the most oddest situations.0 -
@Hikergirl - what a harrowing experience! I'm so glad it ended well. The search and rescue folks are wonderful, aren't they?
The Rescue team was awesome! Here is the funny part tho. I organize hikes in a couple of groups, and this time of year I am very strict about being prepared for change of weather, & possibly staying the night if there is an emergency.
#1 - Jacket - I had my thin rain / wind jacket & a fleece jacket. Wearing a thin jersey top with blue jeans. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#2 - I ALWAYS carry a light weight tarp & some paracord. in my pack incase I need to make a shelter. I took it out of my pack. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#3 - I didn't take my cell phone & my friend left hers in the car. After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
#4 - And my favorite of all mistakes NO ONE KNEW WHERE WE WERE! After all I'm only 20 minutes from home what could happen?
A lesson to remember for all my hiking friends out there. BE PREPARED for the most oddest situations.
It's funny you should mention this today - my usual hiking buddy and I were out for what is a common hike for us up some abandoned logging roads near the Pilchuck River...also only 20mins from home. Today we hiked in 5 or 6 miles and there was a part of the trail that is in the process of washing away. So we got to talking about what would happen should the road finish washing out mid hike. Where this area is, once the road is gone, will be pretty impassable. We came to the conclusion that we should Probably have at least a few if our 10 essentials with us even on the '20 mins from the house' walks.0
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