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Thunderscreech's Epic Summer Walk

#22
Gard said:
Well...MOST of the time, yeah...but a momma bear in spring with cubs...that you don't want to run into!

:eek:

They are still considerably stronger pound for pound than any human is capable of being, and if one decides to come after you, for any reason, it won't be a pleasant experience.
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But would having just rubbed bacon on your nards be anymore of a liability than pissing off the bear in the first place?? I'd rather have one chew on the back of my head to tell you the truth.......
 
#26
Gard said:
Well...MOST of the time, yeah...but a momma bear in spring with cubs...that you don't want to run into!

:eek:

They are still considerably stronger pound for pound than any human is capable of being, and if one decides to come after you, for any reason, it won't be a pleasant experience.
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Meh its easy,just grab one of the cubs as a hostage and yell:"Don't come close or I'll break its neck!!"

I'm sure she'll understand.:D
 
#27
machine gewehr said:
Meh its easy,just grab one of the cubs as a hostage and yell:"Don't come close or I'll break its neck!!"

I'm sure she'll understand.:D
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...I can add nothing else to this...except, it was good knowing you.

:hiding:

(^that's me while you threaten the mama bear...)
 
#28
Thunderscreech said:
Well, 550 miles isn't exactly epic, but still...:ninja:

This summer I've decided to hike the whole of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, about 1/4 of the total 2000 (+/-) distance. Right now I'm still working out the logistics of everything, but i hope to get started by mid-may, and end around the first or second week of July.

I'll post pictures and etc. when I'm done with my venture.
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Pay no heed to the haters. This plan is a big WIN in my book. I do hate you for being able to get that much time off, though.
 
#38
Fontaine said:
while waking up on a warm glowing morning, you'll walk though the bush, you'll hear a sound. You'll look up and notice a red-beaked-FAIL-hawk racing towards you.

I'm sorry, you fail, again.
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No U.

Aside from some of username's and fassa's posts, this has to be the dumbest thing i've ever seen posted.

L-A said:
Don't shoot it until you try it.

If you're just thinking about the walking, you're doing it wrong.

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This. :D

VA doesn't have many views like that, but it does come close when you look out over the Blue Ridge Mountains and the contours get fainter and fainter into the blue.

syciprider said:
I like titanium sporks :smug:
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I own one of these, as a matter of fact.
joeinsprings said:
Good luck thunder! I myself want to start hiking this summer. (and our mountains are better than your mountains) :p
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Thanks! :D My extended plans include doing the Continental Divide Trail, which happens to go through the rockies, so I'll get some altitude.

Jefenator said:
Pay no heed to the haters. This plan is a big WIN in my book. I do hate you for being able to get that much time off, though.
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Well, the alternative is bumming around trying to get a job or classes. :hmm: I figure doing something constructive is my best bet. Being a student has it's negatives is being poor and having you life consumed with classes, but having summers & stuff off.
tplyons said:
I've done parts of the trail in NY and NJ, would love to do the whole thing one day. Or at least a significant chunk for more than a weekend.
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It's great. I did a ten day hike in '06 that was 106 in Shenandoah National Park (actually the whole of the trail in the park and then some). It was with some members of my Boy Scout Troop. It was pretty awesome.

IconBasser said:
meh, I like civilization. I can do without wiping myself with leaves...
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I use toilet paper myself... Why? did you wipe with the poison ivy? :smug:

David1234 said:
What kinda rig are you taking?
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A Gregory Palisade pack, MSR Hubba tent, Kely Lightyear Sleeping bag, Therm-A-Rest 3/4 length pad, JetBoil or possibly and alcohol stove, and I think Garmont boots. The full list in excess of 100 total items.

MJ5150 said:
Have you ever done any extensive hiking/backpacking before?

-Mike
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Yeah. I've been hiking with my parents since I was 3, and been backpacking with my dad since '02, I think. I did about a dozen weekend trips with my Boy Scout troop on the AT in Shenandoah National Park, and then did the full stretch of trail in SNP, and then some, 106 miles total. That was the ultimate acid test of the gear I'll be taking on this hike. This hike is also the precursor to me doing the FULL AT, something I'll probably do in '011.
 
#39
Also: THE LIST

THE LIST said:
Pack:
• Gregory Palisade
• Marmot yellow thing (extra pack)
• Pack cover
Bedding:
• Kelty Lightyear
• Therm-a-rest
• Pillow
Tent:
• MSR Hubba & extra tarp
Pack Contents (The nitty gritty):
• Kitchen:
o Jet Boil
• Alternate is alcohol stove
• If alcohol stove, cookpot will be needed.
o Spoon
o Dish cloth
o Peppermint soap (also for washing)
o Sierra cup
o Extra fuel
• Toiletries:
o Soap
o Wash cloth
o Towel
o Tooth brush
o Tooth paste
o TOILET PAPER
o U-DIG-IT shovel
• First Aid Kit(in addition to stuff already inside):
o Bag Balm
o Lotion
o Baby powder
o Duct tape
o Tiger Balm
o Extra hand sanitizer
o Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle.
o “Town clothes” in plastic bag
• Head lamp & flashlight:
o Princeton tech headlamp.
o Small led squeeze light
• Pocket Knives:
o Leatherman Micra (lives in first aid kit)
o Squirt P4
o Victorinox Hunter or Trekker.
• Clothing:
o Cargo shorts, nylon 1 pairs
o Long zip-off pants, 1 pair
o Shirts, nylon or polyester, 2 pairs
o Underwear, 3 pair
o Fleece vest
o Poncho
o Long sleeve fleece or fleece jacket
o Hat
o Socks, 10 pair
o Hiking boots
o Crocs
o Fleece socks
o Rain Kilt
• Water:
o Stainless L.L. Bean Bottles or other stainless steel water bottle (in side pocket)
o Platypus bag (in hydration unit sleeve)
o Water filter
• Misc personal items:
o ID and wallet
o Watch
o Camera and extra batteries
o Hiking staff
o Compass
o Lighter
o Matches
o Picture of Lizzie
o Detergent for laundry
o Maps of trail in VA
• Food:
o Dried vegetable broth
o TVP
o Potato flakes
o Jerky
o Dried soups
o Fritos
o SPICES:
• Hot sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• Hot pepper flakes
• Cumin
• Soy sauce
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
o Olive oil
o Oatmeal
o Lipton tea
o Cream of wheat/grits
o Raisins
o Cashews
o Peanuts
o Dried pineapple
o Energy bars/granola bars
o Tortillas
o Peanut butter
o Chocolate
o Powdered milk
o Cheese
o Whole grain crackers
o Rice
o Ramen (minus flavor packet)
o Herbal Teas
o Pinto Beans
o Dried refried beans
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#40
I'm closing in on 3 weeks left of school. Last day of classes is May 7th, and then the start date is may 23rd or 24th, depending on what my girlfriend is doing and if the Chik-Fil-A nazi's make her work. She WAS supposed to not have to work, but her mom effed that all up by flapping her trap about when she was coming home from school. Oh well.
 

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