Red River Gorge (Kentucky) Backpacking - January 2020
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2020
- The second hike of the 2020 backpacking season, and my second ever winter trip, kicked off in late January. Two hikes in January 2020...?! If I keep this up I may just get accused of actually liking winter backpacking trips! (No... not yet, anyway).
For this trip I once again got together with Travis, and we joined up with the Andy and Kevin Schill from the RUclips channel ‘Schill Brothers Outdoors’, to do a relatively low-mileage hike in the Red River Gorge Geological Area southeast of Lexington, Kentucky.
The Schill Brothers also put together a video of our hike. You can view it here: • Backpacking & Bourbon:... . You can also check out their ‘Schill Brothers Outdoors’ RUclips channel at: / @schillbrothersoutdoors
The trip was a 3-day, 2-night trip covering about 10 miles total. Our plan was to meet up the afternoon of the first day at the Gray’s Arch Trail trailhead, and then hike in about a mile to set up camp somewhere near Gray’s Arch. Then on day 2 we would check out the Gray’s Arch area, hike about 5 miles on the Rough Trail over to an unofficial trail that goes out to Hanson’s Point, and set up our 2nd night’s camp somewhere near Hanson’s Point. On the third day we would finish the hike following the Sheltowee Trace back to the cars.
Unlike the relatively balmy weather we had for the season’s first early-January hike at Big South Fork, this hike definitely had a more winter-like feel to it. Highs were in the low 40’s with wind and a bone chilling rain, and the morning of the third day it got down into the mid-20’s. That’s ‘brrrr’ conditions for this reluctant winter hiker!
But to ward off the chills, or perhaps simply make us not be as concerned about it, there was plenty of good Kentucky bourbon to be had. Travis and the Schill Brothers had made a stop at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery on the trip down, and stocked up on plenty of ‘goodies’ from the BT gift shop. As you'll probably notice the subtitle for this video could certainly have been ‘The Backpacking and Bourbon Tour’!
For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - about 45 minutes in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures.
Equipment / Gear List:
Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 amzn.to/3dHJvni
Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens amzn.to/2QZqNOo
Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod amzn.to/3bH3Rvg
Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system amzn.to/2wRdusp
Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 amzn.to/2X5dKyu
Pack: REI Flash 55
Tent: Nemo Meta2P
Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm amzn.to/2yjrUlj
Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite amzn.to/39zju6v
Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL amzn.to/2WYE5hZ
Stove: JetBoil Flash amzn.to/3azKRi7
Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 amzn.to/3dPtOL5
Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle amzn.to/3bF1RDB
Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot amzn.to/2R0JvoW
Buff: Merino wool Buff amzn.to/3dCYHSC
Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger amzn.to/2URI7G3
Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero amzn.to/2xzbwgh
Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek amzn.to/3bA3X7I
Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes amzn.to/2JwbQ2e
I like the idea of a low-mileage but big view hike. Too many times I try to see just how much distance I can cover and miss the out on just enjoying being out in nature.
We're all waiting to see what you decide on for your next two-dog tent. It's always good to see the doggies!
Very very well done David!
I like seeing both perspectives and filming styles. What if movies did this?!? 🤯
Btw, Kevin might want to change his phone unlock pattern 31:26. 😄
I have been a longtime subscriber and love your videos. You have lit a fire under me to begin my hiking and backpacking career! LOL
Can’t wait, hitting the gorge again in a few months with my brothers. Only 6.5 hours from where I live in Michigan. And definitely going to check out Hanson’s Point this light. The ridge by Castle Rock has been our favorite so far - close to Double Arch too.
Very fun hiking and camping! Thank you for sharing this with us!👍👍😎
Love your dogs !♥️
Spectacular rocky country. Thanks for making this video and taking us along!
Wonderful trip! Great friends, beautiful country, fun with the dogs! Thanks for sharing!
Another great treat to watch on a Wednesday evening. Really enjoyed all the company that went along including the dogs. Top notch video as always ! Tonopah,Az
Thanks for the video David. Excited to see what you’ll come up with for a new tent
Awesome as always. Loved the morning sunrise shots. Rainy weather is always part of the scene and beautiful to hike in the summer. I feel your pain with a tent malfunction.
The last couple of years in late April I've gone to the smoky mountains and hiked to a couple of shelters. Leconte and kephart shelters that are not on the Appalachian trail, so no thru hiker crowds. Its nice not having to carry a tent. The grassy branch, sweat hiefer, and boulevard trails are AWESOME. I may do these same trails in April for as long as I live.
Hope to make it to Kentucky some day, if not thanks for sharing your experiences there!!
Love your videos glad to see another so quickly.
Another scenic trip, glad you were rewarded with beautiful weather on the last day. Thanks for showing the amazing Grey's Arch, and sunrise and sunsets must be spectacular at Hanson's Point.
It was Schill Bros Backpacker breakdown of one of your videos that led me to your channel! This was great fun- Good to see you all!
What a great video thanks for letting me hike with you. Beautiful sites jayden and bailey such good dogs
Thanks for sharing. As usual, another great backpacking video. 👍👏
You're off to a great start for 2020! Thanks for taking us along. Watching the dogs enjoy the trip makes it even better. The rhododendron would be spectacular in full bloom - might add to my bucket list. Hike on!
I am highly enjoying the early kick off to backpacking! Stay safe on the trails Dave!
What a great video. I love those dogs.
I do like the way you work some hiking in amongst all the eating!!!
Surprised to see another video so soon! Ironically earlier today I wondered where your travels might take you this year. I've been watching since your awesome 2013 Glacier video! Looking forward to the next great adventure!
Beautiful trip! I could just imagine that sunrise in early spring with the birds singing. Can’t wait to take my family there! I hope one day we can get our wild Catahoula to be as well behaved on the trails as your doggies are! Thank you for sharing! - Brandy
Another beautiful video - great scenery👍👍
Another video already! You are really pumping out the great trips! Miguel's makes my mouth water. I did my first Winterish trips last year, including a trip to Goblin Valley Utah where it was in the teens at night. Another trip was a backpacking trip to Canyonlands Needles district in November of 2018, where we were not able to have a fire even with the cold temperatures. Just rolling with the punches and enjoying the trips regardless of inclement weather. Excited for Spring and another slew of great David Gray videos! Safe Trails!
Hey gray. Thanks for sharing your videos. I love watching them. I'm from Indiana as well and have holes a few trails after you. Great videos.
Keeping it real amidst the cold and wet. Thanks for another outing. We don't get out east (of Colorado) nice to see how the other half hikes!
Nice video. I love the Red River Gorge! I've got an REI Passage tent and have used it through several rainstorms. It's done great!
What a terrific video. I’m glad 2020 is off to a terrific start. Thanks for letting me join along vicariously.
Bailey is still my favorite backpacker of the trip with a close second to Dapper Jaden in his stylish coat.
Using the “little pump” is still totally cheating (I have no problem with that), but it was nice of you to bail out Kevin. 🤣 Wishing you all more beautiful 2020 hikes. Cheers 🥃
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Hi David...love seeing you with the Schill Bros and Travis. I know you don't like winter...but your video is awesome. Keep 'em coming brother!! Great to get the dogs out too!
Found my way to your channel to watch your trip after seeing it on the Schill brothers! What a great trip you guys had! Your next trip to that area was crazy, watched that one too! And subbed.
Hanson’s Point is my top 5 views of the RRG. Love it up there. Cool video David
Another fantastic video, David!! I am going to visit Red River Gorge, someday. Greetings from Washington state!!
Great video!! Love Grey’s Arch and Hansen’s Point. Done overnight trips there many times.
I remember those stairs...I slid down 15 of them on my backside hahaha. What a great group and great route. A person could spend a lifetime in RRG and barely touch what it has to offer. Great job David, glad it was better than the previous 2 trips there for you.
Thank you, Jeremy. Yes, it was a great trip. I think the low-mileage plan was perfect for a winter hike. I totally agree that RRG has a ton of opportunities, and I'm looking forward to exploring a new area with you and Jason in a couple weeks.
In my limited experience with freeze dried food as I have been a car camper but now transitioning to back packing, I have tried several meals from several vendors and I will say I love the Mountain House Granola with Blueberries breakfast and I rarely eat breakfast and when I do its a full country breakfast with bacon, hash browns and eggs but after trying this I'm hooked! Its stinking awesome! Not too much. Not too little. Fast. Convenient. Love it! Oh and yeah I'm also a fan of the Pack it Gourmet dips and spreads! I can make a couple of meals out of the happy hour pack! Love your vids! Thanks so much for sharing!
If it ain't raining...we ain't training.... Good job on keeping your "spirits" up.
Backpacked and hiked many times in Daniel Boone National Forest with my dog Jessie. The dogs are not required to be on leash there. Only if a ranger asks you to leash them and in campgrounds is it required. The main reason I believe is because national forests allow hunting with dogs so they can't require a leash. That being said, I always leash around cliffs and other people/dogs out of courtesy. Great video! Thanks David:)
That's good to know about the leash regulations at RRG/Boone NF, and also the same 'leash strategy' that I use. My dogs are super-friendly and 'social butterflies' but I do understand that some people are scared of dogs in general for a variety of their own reasons (being bitten in the past, etc.), and I always keep the leashes handy.
Awesome tip here: Look for a pocket bellows from Cabelas or somewhere like that. Its a little telescoping metal straw that tapers and forces air as you blow. It fits in my pocket, very lightweight. You just telescope it out and can stand up and blow the fire to hot really fast. The nice thing about it is you don't have to stick your face down in there and get a face full of smoke. When I do fire building contests with the Boy Scouts, I always kick their hineys with this little gadjet.
I've actually looked at those but just haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I think your comment may have prompted me to do so. I'm heading back to the RRG (again!) in two weeks and it would sure be nice to have the pocket bellows. We took a trip to the 'Triple Crown' on the AT in Virginia a couple years back and Bob pulled out one of those to get the fire going - unfortunately whatever straw he was using made a loud noises similar to a bull moose calling for his harem! The straw was effective in the end, and highly entertaining!
Jayden is one stylish pup! ❤
So cool! I live in MidWest and will be going there soon!
Great video and channel.Enjoyed it very much.Looking forward for more.ATB:Soren
Major points for having not a dog but two very cool
Miguels is like Manna from Heaven after a few days in the wet Gorge!!
Two trips already !!!!
Great video! I had a tent leak on me awhile back. Not fun at all. Looks like you need a new tent. Zpacks just brought back the Altaplex Tent.
That Nemos seen better days ... It’s probably lost it’s PU coating and once it does that there’s not a lot you can to make it fully waterproof again... I had a Sierra designs tent that did exactly the same thing..... I have a Lanshan 2 tent now it’s a similar design to the Nemo but at $90 it’s a bargain.... really enjoyed the video... I was smiling all the way through the campfire banter.... thank you for sharing 👍👍
I know. Finally accepted it on this hike. I had re-waterproofed it with some spray stuff after the 2018 RRG hike, and this was my first experience with it in the rain. It didn't work. But it's sad.... the Nemo was my very first gear purchase back in 2009, and it's like losing a family member, but it was pretty miserable in it both nights. Time to move on to a new tent. Someone else recommended the Lanshan - I plan to check it out.
Great video as always! Your NEMO tent gave me anxiety though 😜
Yessssssss!!
Oh man, the air pump thing is a revelation.
We talked on another video briefly about the Z6 and the "wobble"; I rented one last week for an interview and decided to turn off all the IS and I think you're right, it doesn't seem to do it at all in video, but obviously needs a bit more experimenting to make sure. I hear there's a firmware update coming soon to do more AF stuff, but maybe there will be a fix...
Are you sure the backpacking is not just an excuse to check out good country eat spots 😉? Good to see you out on the trails early this season.
I certainly wonder sometimes if the backpacking is just an excuse to explore good eating and adventure spots. There is no doubt that the 'adventure' is as much of the joy for me as the backpacking.
Just now seeing your experience. Thank you. Is there a link to the exact route you took? I would love to cover the same hike.
You need to sell “Jaden Gray” tshirts. I hope he is well. I have dogs of my own but I love your two dogs. ❤️👍🏻
the more you do, its become like home to you
Great video as usual David! Since you’re
getting 2020 off to an early start, is this the year we’ll see you get up to Northern Michigan and/or the Pacific Northwest? The North Country Trail in Pictured Rocks from Munising to Grand Marais is arguably the best hiking trail in the entire Midwest
have you ever been to the sierra / sequoia national park just giving you suggestions for this year
Anyone know if Indian creek is open? I went in December and the road was closed.
thing about winter camping,no ticks and skeeters.get a good tent man!
Hey man..if you ever head to the gorge again and need some local company let me know. I frequent the area and know many of the off trail "gems" the area offers.
what is your plans for the rest of the year.
Great video! Love the gorge. Still never had Miguel's. Definitely have to get out there again and hit Miguel's
Great video of one of my favorite places! I am going to RRG in two weeks. What other trips do you have planned?
I actually have another trip planned to RRG in two weeks as well! Maybe we'll meet on the trail. I'm going with 'All Things Outdoors' and 'Backpacking with Jason' and I think we're going to be in the Indian Staircase area. After that I don't have any firm plans, and much will depend on my luck in the various permit 'lotteries'. I'm going to apply for permits for the Enchantment Wilderness (WA), Wonderland Trail (WA), John Muir Trail (CA), and Glacier National Park (MT) - I won't hear back on results until mid-March to mid-April. Travis and I are also talking about a Sierra Nevada hike in July, and I've talked with the Schill Brothers about joining them on a Desolation Wilderness hike in early September. Travis is also planning hikes to Dolly Sods (WV) in March and the Cranberry Wilderness (WV) in April - and I'll likely tag along for at least one of those hikes. Oh, and I always plan on an Appalachian Trail section hike in early to mid-April, and a Colorado hike with my son, Christian, in August. Whew... I'm guessing all those hikes won't happen, but it is starting to look like a pretty full 2020 hiking agenda.
have you ever been to the Pisgah national forest or black mountains of north carolina
Jaden❤️
Mr. Gray, What type of cheese spread are you packing that everybody keeps saying “thats good, is there horseradish in this?” Always looking for backpacking snacks! Thanks
I live in Lebanon oh right next to Cincinnati and Kentucky seems like a really nice place is it pretty when it's not winter?
HappyHiker2007 absolutely! It get quite hot and humid in late summer though.
Nemo tents aren't cheap. Crazy how it failed in the rain. Have you contacted them about potential replacement?
I haven't contacted them because the tent is from 2009 and has lived a very long life, but it probably wouldn't hurt to get in touch with them to see what they say. Maybe a discount on a new tent?!
David Gray I'm thinking that they will honor a discount due to the fact that you promote their products in a very positive light. Never hurts to ask. Love the video by the way. Have watched pretty much all of them now. Great content.
Your doggos have strong lungs
Fun. Love that yella lab. What weather app is that, sir?
The weather app that I captured in the video is the 'MyRadar' app - free version. I think there is a premium version too. I also heavily use the NOAA Hi-Def Radar Plus (premium) app but for 'telling the weather' story on the video the MyRadar app just seems to be a bit more video-friendly, plus it has this cool timeline histogram feature that I really like.
You're the man David Gray! When you coming out here to Northern California?
Travis and I are talking about a trip to the Sierra Nevada in July. I don't think that actually qualifies as 'northern' California, but it's close. I've also been talking with the Schill Brothers about a Desolation Wilderness hike near Lake Tahoe in September, but again I'm not sure that's northern either. Are there hikes you would recommend?
@@davidgrayin Oh dude! Desolation Wilderness is my goto spot, its awesome. I'd say Lake of the Woods or Dicks Lake for some pretty lake less crowded spots. Obviously, if you guys have an extra open spot just lmk
I live in the Cincinnati area and have hiked Red River Gorge a lot of times. I was looking for somewhere different that was still relatively close. I have been researching Lake Monroe in Indiana. Have you ever hiked here or do you recommend a trail here for a weekend hike?
I have hiked out to Lake Monroe. That is in the Charles Deam Wilderness, and there are quite a few good hikes in that area (Google 'Deam Wilderness trail map' or something similar and I'm sure you'll see many options). In fact, the first backpacking trip I ever did in 2010 was on the Peninsula Trail out to Lake Monroe. If you do some digging down to the end of the list of videos on my channel you should find it, to get a better idea of what it's like. It's 5 miles out to the lake from the trailhead, and there are a ton of campsite options (people boating use that area for camping so it is fairly well 'developed').
David Gray Thanks for the help. I will take a look at your earlier videos. I don't have many good hiking trails near me and was looking for something different. I have driven to Virginia to hike over a long weekend but it is too far for an overnighter. I'm going to try the Sheltowee Trace trail in Kentucky sometime soon too.
A few other trails in Indiana relatively near Cincinnati that you should look into: (1) Knobstone Trail down by Louisville (awesome - done it multiple times), (2) Adena Trace Trail near Brookville, IN (a loop trail around the Brookville Reservoir - haven't done it yet, but want to), (3) Adventure Hiking Trail - a 20+ mile loop trail in southern Indiana right on the Ohio River, west of Louisville, that I've wanted to do 'forever' but haven't yet, (4) Two Lakes Loop Trail, southern Indiana just west of Louisville- I did this trail with my son, Christian, quite a few years ago (I did a RUclips video of the hike). There are also a ton of trails in Ohio close to Cincinnati that I haven't hiked and am not familiar with, but you should do some google searches.
@@davidgrayin Thank you very much! I will take a look at these. I do remember the video you did with your son Christian on the Two Lakes Trail. I plan on doing the Perimeter trail this weekend at Lake Monroe. I meet up and hike with someone I met on the Appalachian Trail and he lives in Louisville. Most of the trails you mentioned would be close enough for both of us. I like the idea of exploring different trails. I do have a couple of backpacking trails near me in Clermont County which is just east of Cincinnati. The trails are good enough but I have hiked them a lot.
I know that on all of your hikes you drink the Exdurox R4, which one do you drink in your videos.
There is only one type of Endurox R4 that I'm familiar with, but if you're talking about which flavor I drink it has always been lemon-lime. Carl had some grapefruit flavored Endurox on one of our trips, that I tried, and it was (in my less than humble opinion) nasty!
@@davidgrayin thanks man, keep the videos coming, as soon as the COVID-19 crap is done. My home stomping ground is South Cumberland State Park. The Hobbs Cabin episode was like you were walking down my street. Love that place. Good health to you and good luck.
What tent are you using
I used my ancient (2009) Nemo Meta2P on this trip, as well as the February 2020 RRG trip, but I have now basically 'retired' the old Nemo. The waterproofing on it has now completely failed, and even though I tried to re-waterproof it with some silicone spray it really didn't help the situation. I've since purchased a Zpacks Triplex as my 'dog tent' and I was hoping/planning to use it on both a March Dolly Sods trip as well as an early-April Appalachian Trail trip but sadly both trips had to be cancelled due to the virus issue that we're all dealing with right now.
yo David keep a check on the coronavirus news and update , you might have to limit your backpacking season this year,
Yes, I'm very tuned in to the COVID 19 concerns. Just a truly tragic disruption to so many people and events currently. I'm hoping it doesn't turn out to be a 'wrench' in all my 2020 plans but in the general scheme of things, I'm certainly willing to roll with any 'punches' the virus throws my way,. The trails will always be there, so no sense in risking my health or anyone elses.
Mr. GRAY May I ask what You do for a living? Just wondering. Thank You
I had a very long career in automotive electronics engineering, but my prior company and I decided to go 'separate ways' recently. I'm currently either retired or 'in between jobs' - haven't quite figured that out yet! (beauty of a generous severance package).
David Gray I vote retirement! More time for backpacking trip videos. I would love to see a video in the Olympics!!
David Gray Very good; Your videos are very relaxing and informative. By the way: The only coffee I drink is Dunkin Donuts. Please pet the dogs for me.
Happy Travels
Thank You
@@davidgrayin Gotta do the JMT!
Please tell us about the Cheddar Cheese spread, brand etc....TY
Normally, I would say the cheese spread is from Packit Gourmet (www.packitgourmet.com) but on this trip when I went to pack up the food bag I found I had depleted my supply of Packit Gourmet spread (oops!). So we went with a variety of 'pre-fab' spreads, all of which were really good. The Schill Brothers brought in canned Fritos-brand jalapeno cheese dip, and I brought in 'President'-brand horseradish-cheddar pub cheese plus a Meijer-brand 'four alarm' spicy cheese spread. All received rave reviews from the crew, probably helped a bit by the setting!
@@davidgrayin Thank you for the response. Keep up the great work!
have you ever been to bob marshall wilderness , check out joey ,s videos
What is that stuff you put in your cereal ,I tried google thanks
It's Nedo instant whole milk powder. Where I live (Indiana) I find it in the Mexican food section of Walmart. Buy the yellow can version, not the white can version - the white can has additional additives to make it baby formula.
@@davidgrayin Thank you love the videos
What do you use as milk in you breakfast cereal?
I use Nedo instant milk powder (whole milk powder). It tastes great (a little like half-and-half, pretty 'rich') and you can use it for anything where milk or cream might be good. Where I live in central Indiana I find it in the mexican food section of Walmart. There are two different types - white can and yellow can - make sure you get the yellow can. I think the white can is formulated more as a baby formula powder with various additives for that purpose.
@@davidgrayin Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try.
What weather app are you using?
The weather app that was in the video is 'MyRadar', free version (I think there may be a paid, premium version too).I also use NOAA Hi-Def Radar Plus, but for those video shots the MyRadar seems a little easier to see/follow.
@@davidgrayin awesome, thanks for the info! Also.. just want to say I love your vids and your channel! Just finished watching this video and it has me excited to get out on the trail. Some friends and I are doing a 3 day loop in the Smokies around the Mt. STERLING/Big Creek area in March. Hope to see you on the trail some day!
how do you like that REI flash 55?
I really like the Flash 55. I actually bought it as a 'stop gap' replacement for my blown-up Zpacks Arc Blast pack, just prior to the 2019 Yellowstone trip (main load bearing shoulder web strap tore through the anchor point - not repairable, at least by me), and I thought it would be a 'one-and-done' pack, but I loved the way it carried the load on that trip plus it has tons of storage space, pockets, etc.. It weighs about 2 pounds more than I prefer, but for now it's going to remain my 'go to' pack.
@@davidgrayin you said that you live in Carmel. That's crazy, I do as well. your videos are great. keep up the good work.
Dogs ☺️
Any reason you cant just use a bear canister in that area?This was the first place I looked at when I got interested in backpacking. I watched a video by AdventureArchives. They went out to that point on a beautiful sunny day boy oh boy that view... I intend to visit here sometime. Ive been watching your videos for a month or so now and have decided to hit up the Maroon Bells 4 Pass Loop in late June! Ever been to the Adirondacks in NY? Happy Trails!!
You could certainly use a bear canister, but they aren't required and would add 2-3 pounds for just the canister. You will love the Four Pass Loop - at least the scenery, not sure you'll enjoy the crowds! Keep an eye on snow depth reports because June is really early to do that hike - I was concerned we might have snow problems in mid-July! But it all just depends on the snow depth for any particular year (I'm not sure what 2020 has been thus far in Colorado). I have never hiked the Adirondacks, but have always wanted to. I need to do some northeast/New England hikes!
@@davidgrayin Yeah I'll be nail biting hoping there isnt a ton of snow this year.I'm hoping I get lucky with traffic in the middle of the week but we'll see. I also saw that there was a bit of avalanche debris along a section of the trail from last year too... Keep inspiring brother cheers!!
I'm no lawyer but I'm pretty sure that guy was wrong about dogs. These are the 2 rules I found.... it is true at a developed campground (ex. Koomer RIdge) they need to be leashed but I don't think that's true on trail or in a back country campsite. I've been to RRG with my friends unleashed dog and nobody has ever said anything to him before.
• Allowing dogs or any other animals to remain unrestrained on
National Forest lands after being directed by a Forest Service
Officer to physically restrain the animal in question. DB-02-15.
• At developed campgrounds, bringing in or possessing an animal,
other than a seeing eye dog, unless it is crated, caged, or upon
a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical
restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16 (j).
:-)
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR ZPACKS TENT?
The Zpacks Hexamid Solo Plus is still working like new. I just don't take it with the doggies, for multiple reasons. The Nemo had been great until the 2018 trip, and it has an extra 'pawprint' floor that is fantastic for the dogs, but I finally realized on this trip that it's life expectancy has expired! I'm on the hunt for something new - and dog-friendly.
I love you
LOL. The rock climbing people are like bicycle people. Hard to be around, pretty obnoxious.
HAHAHA You guys meet up, Park, hike for a half mile and then set up camp? Seems like you guys almost get far enough away from civilization to where you can't hear the traffic. Maybe On the next hiking trip you can camp in the parking lot of the Outback Steakhouse.
I don't think you're going to have any Deliverance nightmares.
It's a good thing You've got those Trail signs to guide you..... Hey, Bill, Do we take the trail that says restrooms or the one that says parking in rear?