You are right - that climb up Rocky Mountain ain’t no joke! I’ve only done it once - as a loop hike and it just about kicked my tail. It was icy that day so we had to walk VERY carefully on each of those rock steps. Even with the ice, we were sweating on the way up. And it does have a beautiful view. I’ve only been up to Tray in a Jeep. Haven’t hiked it yet. The colors were past peak but still hanging on last weekend. Very pretty! Enjoy your time in GA 😊
ALVIN!!! Glad I'm not the only one that gets bad weather on trips. I was supposed to lead a group on a three day camping trip but luck behold Mother Nature decided to end the drought that same weekend with rain, thunder and hail.
in the cold I think rain jacket and pants work best but in the summer time I like an umbrella and a light jacket with a rain kilt. Rain kilt weighs nothing and way more breathable. I always get wet in a rain pancho. Thanks for sharing! I do trail work on the Rocky Mtn Spur trail which you passed on your journey up Rocky Mtn. Stay safe!
@@jeffs6229 I can definitely see that, but rain pants seem to be a bad idea to me unless like you said it’s cold and also raining a lot. I’ve never had an issue with the poncho but idk what I’m going to do! lol pros and cons to both sets! And thanks!
Rainy and the Georgia section of the AT seem to go hand in hand ... my next to last section I did I had rain all three days (not consistent rain - but pop up thunderstorms). Rain gear wise - everybody is different ... I just do a rain jacket and an umbrella with an rei pack cover over my pack. I can't do rain pants - I just overheat. I'm surprised you went with waterproof shoes ... I've always used trail runners ... while they don't dry out at least they're breathable. I do sleep in my wet/damp clothes/socks ... just so they'll dry out for the following day's hiking - the alpha fleece pants/hoody/socks are great for that! Hopefully you had better weather for the rest of your trip - congratulations on going solo! Really enjoyed Tray Mountain shelter ... that little side area was perfect for dinner time :)
The rain pants are definitely my biggest negative in the rain gear area lol. You know, I was thinking these shoes wouldn’t dry out for the rest of the trip but they actually dried out the next day. So not as bad as I thought. And I don’t sleep in the hiking clothes but I keep them in my sleeping bag overnight so they aren’t damp in the morning. I really hate that, terrible way to start the day. And yes the rest of the trip had good weather, thankfully!
Hi Rea! Howzyamomanem? Fine fine I hope. Well now, it is dear season in Georgia and plenty of hunters out in and around Trey Mountain. Believe me I know. That used to be one of my spots. All along the trail! In fact I had a small incident once many years ago when a hiker came up on me and wondered what the heck I was doing with a rifle out there. They had no clue and didn’t want to hear me. I was just walking to my spot and hearing something coming down the trail, I was ready 😟 And no! You can’t tell a human from a dear walking in the woods.
And this is exactly why I wear bright yellow and bright orange lol. I have no problem with hunters, just want to make sure I don’t accidentally get shot! Oh and the family is good!
@ , most southerners don’t understand the old southern vernacular! Thazri. Good to see at least one. Of course I’m old and just remember. Yep! My old neighbor, well… close. But I can’t get there from Sebastian 😢
Good to learn what works for you and what doesn't!
Best way to test the rain gear, not that it makes a cold rainy day any more fun.
You are right - that climb up Rocky Mountain ain’t no joke! I’ve only done it once - as a loop hike and it just about kicked my tail. It was icy that day so we had to walk VERY carefully on each of those rock steps. Even with the ice, we were sweating on the way up.
And it does have a beautiful view.
I’ve only been up to Tray in a Jeep. Haven’t hiked it yet. The colors were past peak but still hanging on last weekend. Very pretty! Enjoy your time in GA 😊
@@rebeccasponderings8459 thank you! The weather definitely got better after day 1. Part of day 2 was foggy but days 3 and 4 were pretty perfect 😊
ALVIN!!! Glad I'm not the only one that gets bad weather on trips. I was supposed to lead a group on a three day camping trip but luck behold Mother Nature decided to end the drought that same weekend with rain, thunder and hail.
Yes! My whole first day and most of the second day was rain and fog! Oh well
@@hikingwithrae Go ahead and get it out of the way. Fingers crossed.
in the cold I think rain jacket and pants work best but in the summer time I like an umbrella and a light jacket with a rain kilt. Rain kilt weighs nothing and way more breathable. I always get wet in a rain pancho. Thanks for sharing! I do trail work on the Rocky Mtn Spur trail which you passed on your journey up Rocky Mtn. Stay safe!
@@jeffs6229 I can definitely see that, but rain pants seem to be a bad idea to me unless like you said it’s cold and also raining a lot. I’ve never had an issue with the poncho but idk what I’m going to do! lol pros and cons to both sets! And thanks!
Rainy and the Georgia section of the AT seem to go hand in hand ... my next to last section I did I had rain all three days (not consistent rain - but pop up thunderstorms). Rain gear wise - everybody is different ... I just do a rain jacket and an umbrella with an rei pack cover over my pack. I can't do rain pants - I just overheat. I'm surprised you went with waterproof shoes ... I've always used trail runners ... while they don't dry out at least they're breathable. I do sleep in my wet/damp clothes/socks ... just so they'll dry out for the following day's hiking - the alpha fleece pants/hoody/socks are great for that! Hopefully you had better weather for the rest of your trip - congratulations on going solo! Really enjoyed Tray Mountain shelter ... that little side area was perfect for dinner time :)
The rain pants are definitely my biggest negative in the rain gear area lol. You know, I was thinking these shoes wouldn’t dry out for the rest of the trip but they actually dried out the next day. So not as bad as I thought. And I don’t sleep in the hiking clothes but I keep them in my sleeping bag overnight so they aren’t damp in the morning. I really hate that, terrible way to start the day. And yes the rest of the trip had good weather, thankfully!
Greetings from Australia I guess There is always a Packa (jacket/pack cover and poncho combo) but its good you are finding out what works for you
@@MizSazz I’m definitely looking into this!! Thanks!
Hi Rea! Howzyamomanem? Fine fine I hope. Well now, it is dear season in Georgia and plenty of hunters out in and around Trey Mountain. Believe me I know. That used to be one of my spots. All along the trail! In fact I had a small incident once many years ago when a hiker came up on me and wondered what the heck I was doing with a rifle out there. They had no clue and didn’t want to hear me. I was just walking to my spot and hearing something coming down the trail, I was ready 😟 And no! You can’t tell a human from a dear walking in the woods.
And this is exactly why I wear bright yellow and bright orange lol. I have no problem with hunters, just want to make sure I don’t accidentally get shot! Oh and the family is good!
@ , most southerners don’t understand the old southern vernacular! Thazri. Good to see at least one. Of course I’m old and just remember. Yep! My old neighbor, well… close. But I can’t get there from Sebastian 😢