Pics from recent journey.
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Nice bit of country you've got there 
could you give us a little detail please? where is it?, how long was the trip etc.
Cheers
Steve
could you give us a little detail please? where is it?, how long was the trip etc.
Cheers
Steve
Great pics, looks like it was a good trip. Appalachia is a bit far for most on this site, but great to see.... :You_Rock_
Looks like fun, but I bet those packs were heavy, still, some nice streams to cool off your feet, how long were you out for..............Jon
15 miles total. Only 3 the first day down to the first waterfall at the Forks which is kind of a flat area. Camped there the first night.
The next day up Breathed Mountain and Down Big Stonecoal and Rocky Point and we camped up in the red pines behind the one cliffs.
Next day after that back down to the second falls, the ones my wife is jumping off, then up the other side to the other set of cliffs for a break, and then out to the second car.
Dolly Sods Wilderness near Elkins WV USA. I always kind of debate posting pics of hikes here cause it's not the UK but figured what the heck, I enjoy all the pics of the UK that y'all post :You_Rock_
Packs weren't that heavy, but I had a new pair of leather boots that weighed a pound more than my old set and I could really tell it! I hiked several miles in my trail sandals and even on rocky ground felt better than the heavy boots. I ordered lighter shoes for my next trip.
The next day up Breathed Mountain and Down Big Stonecoal and Rocky Point and we camped up in the red pines behind the one cliffs.
Next day after that back down to the second falls, the ones my wife is jumping off, then up the other side to the other set of cliffs for a break, and then out to the second car.
Dolly Sods Wilderness near Elkins WV USA. I always kind of debate posting pics of hikes here cause it's not the UK but figured what the heck, I enjoy all the pics of the UK that y'all post :You_Rock_
Packs weren't that heavy, but I had a new pair of leather boots that weighed a pound more than my old set and I could really tell it! I hiked several miles in my trail sandals and even on rocky ground felt better than the heavy boots. I ordered lighter shoes for my next trip.
Don't matter how hard you blow, you can't use wet hiking boots as tinder
Looks like a lot of fun was had by all though :You_Rock_
I thought the water was great. Much warmer than last year same time there.
My friend Paul (thinner non bearded person) thought it was too cold, but Ms HD thought it was great!
We had been car camping 2 nights before and it was really hot and no bodies of water. Jumping in finally cooled me down, after sweating for 2 days putting my head under the waterfall really was great.
On our trip we saw six other people. 2 at the waterfall on the first night, 2 the next day passed them on the trail, and passed 2 on the trail on the last day. All the rest of the time we had it all to our selves.
When I can I try to plan to go on a Sunday Monday and Tuesday, or go the weekend before or after a holiday so as to increase the chances for solitude.
My friend Paul (thinner non bearded person) thought it was too cold, but Ms HD thought it was great!
We had been car camping 2 nights before and it was really hot and no bodies of water. Jumping in finally cooled me down, after sweating for 2 days putting my head under the waterfall really was great.
On our trip we saw six other people. 2 at the waterfall on the first night, 2 the next day passed them on the trail, and passed 2 on the trail on the last day. All the rest of the time we had it all to our selves.
When I can I try to plan to go on a Sunday Monday and Tuesday, or go the weekend before or after a holiday so as to increase the chances for solitude.
BOD
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Thank you for those pictures. Most refreshing! Haven't walked in a temperate forest for a long time. Please post more.
I notice you use Nordic walking poles. I think they are absolutely great. They saved my knees and allowed me to walk on mountains again.
I notice you use Nordic walking poles. I think they are absolutely great. They saved my knees and allowed me to walk on mountains again.
BOD said:
I totally agree about the trekking poles. I got some for my wife but I thought they were kind of a gimmick. Then I noticed that she was pulling WAY ahead of me on the hills. Once I got some of my own I'm sold on them.
Maybe it is just my imagination, but I find that it takes a lot of energy to balance when you are carrying a pack and walking on those really rocky trails. The poles seem to give you just enough support to where you save that energy used to balance.
Here's a link that has some good history and info about the area:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Sods_Wilderness
Great pics HD. Don't be shy about posting images, I for one really enjoy 'vicarious bushcraft'.
One question; Why such a high wall of stones around the campfire?
One question; Why such a high wall of stones around the campfire?
M
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stovie said:One question; Why such a high wall of stones around the campfire?
Not really sure.
That is up on a ridge where the wind really whips so maybe to prevent the fire from blowing sparks?
Possibly to give the fire max amount of rocks to heat and radiate ?
I actually think the main reason is probably that the ring fills with charcoal and the next band of hikers raises it up one level.
I know occasionally the Forest Service and various private groups go thru the area and break up all the fire rings and disperse all the coals which is good cause when there is a lot of charcoal it absorbs water and it's hard to get a fire going.
