Zaleski in December!

“Cool Hand and I are going to hike the 'Z' this coming weekend. Kinda leaning towards going to 'L' (where have I heard this before?) on Friday and will meet up with anyone at that campsite for either Friday or Saturday night shivering (er, chivalry?). Had a grat time two weeks ago, and am willing to repeat the experience w/freezing rain and snow. Coming with?”

“Er, um I meant 'great' time.”

“Hikerguy can't hit the trail until Saturday morning...and Cool Hand and I will be at camp when he arrives. Told me he's priming for the AT, so our measley 5+ miles won't satiate him. Suggest he takes the northern 5 mile loop as well if he's looking to put some trail underfoot. Me, I just wanna be out in it, and miles are are required to get there....”

“Wish I could Match! I'm definately ready to get out again...

Have fun!”

“ahh, all done with school, tuesday was the last day, till I return from the AT. Everything is kinda taking its place. Can't wait for this weekend. It shall be cold, look forward to testing out the cold weather camping in my hammock. This could be interesting. Will arive early saturday morning just after 8ish.”

“We are going to try to make this trip!


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“Looks like some crappy weather. Bring your rain gear and some veggie bags for your feet Futer Mrs.CMB.”

“oh this looks like fun! rain in december... no problem”

“Cool Hand has decided he'd rather take the southern loop this weekend, so it's gonna be A-B-C...F back to A. Should find us at one of the two campsites on this circuit. Rain, snow and lower 20's at night. Should be good fun!”

“so where do you plan on camping the first night? I’m going to try to get some trail conditions later today (Friday) and make up a trail plan, will post as soon as I know. Crazy, are you going to make it? Are we going to try to meet up? Whats the dill-e-o here?”

“We are going to spend Saturday night at campsite 'C' for certain. Tonight will be campsite 'D' or 'C' depending on the weather/trail conditions. We're pretty much packed, just waiting for the fleece bag liners to come out of the dryer.

Looks like it should be drying up by Saturday with winds from the North at less than 10 mph. If you were to hike A-F-E-D-C (about 8 miles), we'll meet up with you at site 'C' Saturday evening. See you tomorrow night, Hikerguy!”

“8 miles sounds just about right for the conditions. Take care, and stay warm... If anyone else wants to join looks like it will be a party at campsite C on saturday night. Feel free to join.”