FYAO XIII

“This does not sound like "freezing your ass off" lol.. what's next? Sherpas?”

“There is also a camp ground, for those who want to tough it out :-)”

“Gremlin, since we all have winter sleeping bags is it really neccessary to keep the stove running over night? We sleep upstairs, where it will be warmer and with all those bodies lying around the bedroom may be plenty of warm?”

“Let me get this straight.., the concern is that nighttime temps might be too warm at FYAO??”

“Just asking.
For those who feel concerned that their @ss may burn we can always get them a shovel of crushed ice to sleep on.”

“:v) I was thinking this might be the year for me to go on this one.. sounds really nice!”

“I don't know what the huts are like over there. They may be quite different from what we have here. That's why I am so excited about joining this trip.”

“ I am not backpacking to a lean-to this year because I have a health problem that makes me reluctant to carry a pack away from my car. - Gremlin

I missed this sentence in the details.. so now I get it.”

“... nothing serious (I hope), I see my neurologist 15 January.

You will also need fluffy slippers, down or poly, Acorns at the least. Outdoor footware is not permitted past the entrance carpet and boot rack. Downstairs the floor is never warm.

Euro, I'll sleep by the stove. The house is big and the stove helps, besides, it's an airtight and easier to keep going.

The hut is very spartan compared to those in Europe, or other ACC huts in the Rockies. Facilities are basic and the house is otherwise empty.”

“The big log house on the right is just an indication that the entrance to the car park is close. The entrance is on the left. When I go down next time I'll bring my drill and screw a couple of reflectors to the sign for those arriving in the dark.”

“Also, if you are going to bag a peak, you must have snowshoes. This is the law and the ranger will sen you down or arrest you. I've seen them send away and threaten to arrest. It's easy to run into a ranger and not worth the risk to flout the law.

Karin, I will have everything you need..”

“No discussion of Religion or Politics in the house. You can talk about, discuss and argue about whatever you want on the trail.

As always, vulgar, insulting, sexist or racist speech or behaviour will not be tolerated.”

“...what about nudity?”

“Hey grem, dogs allowed?”

“Thanks for asking Sacco - I was looking for an answer to that same question.”

“I decided to drive, so if anyone needs a lift, give a shout out. I am leaving from Cincinnati. I will be leaving that Thursday morning.”

“I cannot find any mention of pets in the regs. I know Fridge travels with Trail the Wonder Dog. If Sacco, Ped and Fridge all bring a dog, management is up to you guys. I have no objections.”

“Nudity is fine, but remember it's winter and we'll be close to Canuckistan.”

“In other words, there will be shrinkage.”

“Only if there's anything left to shrink.”

“What ski lodge is near by?
I want to see some costs for skiing Friday .”

“I am definitely looking forward to this trip. Would love to rent gear and do downhill skiing or snowboarding for a day.”

“Whiteface Mountain is just up the road. It'sa former World Cup venue.”

“Looks like I can go. I'd drive in from Boston - I don't think anyone is coming from that area.”

“I'm going down next Thursday. I want to put some reflectors on the sign and take GPS readings.”

“Anybody else who plans to arrive in Keene on Thursday or early on Friday?”

“I will most likely be coming in early fri.”

“let us reflect upon what the good gremlin has done”

“The club will have a winter event at the hut 9 and 10 February and I'll go. This will ensure that everything will be ready and working for us.”

“Karin FB messaged me asking if alcohol is permitted. This is FYAO, eh? Alcohol is Mandatory! could you imagine a FYAO without beer, wine and/or malt/Irish whisky?

Is alcohol prohibited in ADK or AMC huts?”

“Also, Euro suggested we make a spaghetti sauce and have a communal meal. What do you guys think? Any dietary considerations?”

“My only request is if anyone(whose name begins with G and ends in lin) gives Jackstraw too much scotch, he sleeps with you. But only after I safely store his glasses. LOL.”

“OMG! In our own defense, we did find them.”

“True. It was an Epic trip. The most treacherous road to the trailhead EVER. And the erie noises from the lake ice shifting. Not to mention Pharoah was my first peak EVER.”

“WHO was that culprite who threw waggon loads of wet wood into the fire and directed the acrid smoke into the lean-to at midnight? I suffered frightful halucinations from the smoke inhalation, beliefing you cowboy-gangsters were trying to smoke me out and gun me down the very moment I would jump from my sleeping bag and try to run from the shelter.
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“Now, now, Karin, you are perfectly safe with us. Right, guys?”

“Euro, let's have another International Chocolate Exchange. I'll bring the Hershey's Kisses and you bring that wonderful Co-op chocolate.”

“Write me which co-op chocolate you want :-)
I had meant to bring some anyway, but if you have any particulare favourites, let me know which.”

“I'll likely arrive with one dog on Friday afternoon. It's a 5 hour drive for me and I'll leave sometime in the morning.”

“Cool. Any thoughts on a communal meal?”

“A first night group meal would be great! Any other shared meals are fine with me, as well.”

“Okay.”

“I am in on shared meals. Makes it more fun.”

“So I just found out the my REI does not rent snowshoes. Ugh. I am going to call them and see if they can get a pair from another store. Any other suggestions?”

“Maybe call EMS in Albany?

I also have an extra pair you could borrow.”

“I would be surprised if you can't rent snowshoes in Lake Placid. There must be sport stores. It's a winter sport destination, isn't it?”

“....uh, I beliefe Lake Placid is near where we stay. Don't know the area.”

“Lake Placid is past Keene. you can rent snowshoes at the EMS store in downtown Placid. Wait! I just googled The Mountaineer, Keene Valley and they rent snowshoes. It's right on Highway 73 in Keene Valley which is just before Keene.”

“I don't have US roaming on my cell. (10$/minute). Could you guys share your 'phone numbers in case there's some kind of emergency?”

“I'll bring spaghetti sauce for ten.”