“embear, do you have your place on the market yet”

“I don't know, the last couple backpacking trips I have been on, I have had some trouble. I think it's the snow, hiking in the snow seems to wear you down faster. I am looking forward to returning to Old Rag though. Wait till you guys see this place. The summit is far different than anything you normally see in Virginia.”

“No you won't; you're not capable of not driving down Friday night. I'll be expecting you to show up Roam-Around-style at around 2:30 AM or so...”

“I'm flying into Harrisburg sometime friday night. Not yet sure the flight schedule.”

“All,

Fun read. Your all crazy.

Anyway...Ive been on Old Rag bazillion times, so to answer a couple o' questions i saw..(that i think went unanswered...)

No fires.

My vehicle has always been fine at trail heads there. In the 50-60 times ive parked overnight up there, not one problem...

Also..(if the link works) here are some pics from a trip i took up Old Rag and thru whiteoak in October of '03.

http://www.amazon.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=293833221103&page=1&sort_order=0



I go up that way so often, maybe ill even see you up there! ;)”

“I found an old book I have on the Shenandoah National Park. The copyright date is 1959 and it is the 5th edition. Very cool book. I will read and see what it says about the Old Rag Trail tonight”

“So this trip makes the Devils Path seem like an escalator ride huh? WoooHooo!!! Where's that Refrigerator! Us young bucks are gonna show him how it's done!! ;-)
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“I've been doing a little research on Old Rag myself. Looks very cool! We may need to hit the trail head very early, as it could get crowded quickly.”

“yeah it does. We should be on the trail no later than 8.”

“Glad you created the "specific planning" thread, Earth - I'd take me until sometime after this trip is over to read through everything posted.”

“much of it has nothing to do with the trip lol. Yeah, I will add some info to the trip planning thread shortly. I will be arriving in the early morning Saturday. Probably arrive around 6am.”

“didn't realize this is the same weekend i'll be going to norfolk to help luke move in to his apartment and bring him his stuff. maybe next time.”

“But then again, maybe it's just not in the stars -- I mean, Backslacker is coming so we couldn't really seriously expect you to make it ;^)

Nah, I'm just messing with ya; but hey, there's always next time, eh?
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“is backslacker the Pennsy look alike”

“is it time yet?
time going by way too slow for this trip.”

“Gemini, if you get your new pack are you going to use it on this trip”

“If you're sayin' that we're both hansome devils, then yes. ]:-)”

“Ewker, of course! I need to find if I REALLY like it before the CA trip.

I can't wait...”

“Gem, does that mean you are packing your bear cannister also.

I thought about doing the same thing. taking my Trek pack and load it up including the bear cannister.”

“THAT I am not sure yet. Was thinking about it, just to get the feel of the weight etc... (minus the food for 7 days)

But my lazy twin keeps saying that I should'nt carry more weight then I have to...so I am still debating.”

“go ahead and carry it. no since waiting till you get to the Sierras to realize how friggin heavy it is”

“bear cannisters in SNP would not be a bad idea. The bears are becoming increasingly food agressive there. Although on this trip, less is more and a bear cannister on Old Rag could make it a tough fit through some of the crevasses.”

“Gemini is going?

No way!!”

“yeah Mark, you have to go now!”

“You bet!

I gotta protect her from those hairy beasts.”

“MarkO, quit talking about me that way”

“You guys going to camp on old rag? Some good spots near the top, but you cant camp over a s certain elevation....

Im jealous : ) I love that place.”

“Sorry Ewker, are you a baldy??”

“yeah I am going on the Old Rag trip. Shoot, not gonna miss that one for anything.

forgot to pack light on that trip. no b-can for me then.”

“GEM, your gonna pack lite... Miller or Bud?”

“I will have to day hike this one.”

“LOL ewker, vodka...more bang for the lbs.”

“Hmm. Hard to be the new guy around here..hehe.
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““LOL ewker, vodka...more bang for the lbs.”
Gemini
1:04:16 PM
3/24/05

Whoa!!

Maybe I should see about spendin' the night!”

“not really we tend to ignore everyone from time to time”

“I noticed...so much for the old welcoming fellow hikers..hehe. Il stick the those threads that just give good advice/opinions...
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“you haven't been officially welcomed until someone calls you a troll

TROLL

now your officially welcomed to TT =)
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“haha. i see. Man, i now i feel fuzzy all over. woot!.

Nah, im just a dude that has done alot of camping..you all seem like good folks...just thought i could offer help or answer questions in this thread since ive spent more nights on or around old rag than i can recall...hehe. : )”

“it will be my first time up there. Long drive for me (10 hrs) for such a short trip”

“yikes1 its 3 hours for me, but you will like it...shes a great old mountain. Very uniqu summit, too..great views....”

“hahahahahaha MarkO...bang like in more drunk. But you knew that!”

“Hoohoohahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Maybe my lady friend will come along.”

“wasn't lady a dog”

“This one ain't no dog.”

“...that's what they all say...”

“Ewker has mentioned this trip to me, and even though I am from "the other side" (Backpacker.com - I go by Woodswoman over there) I'd love to join up if I can. Ewker can vouch for me that I am not a troll. I have been called a Dirtbag, though.

I recently moved to the Maryville, TN area and am trying to hook up with some folks to hike/backpack with.
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“yeah, this is a public trip”

“Bring it Sister!

And you never need permission for a trip here. The more the merrier.
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“Ill meet you all on top.”

“Deo, we're actually going to be camping in the Col on Robertson Mountain.”