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Posted: 2/9/2020 4:22:21 PM EDT
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5 mile route for the 11Apr20 hike.
 Attached FileThe start and stop is at a picnic pavilion. I will give more details later. I did it unloaded today. If you are going to go for a 45lb ruck get training because that will be tough at 3mph avg.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/15/2020 11:27:01 PM EDT
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Anyone get any hiking in?
I haven’t had much time this past week but I will go look at the trails and make sure they are open ASAP. We had several of the smaller culvert style bridges get washed out. Hopefully that isn’t affecting getting to trail heads etc. |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 6:15:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think this is a good idea. If the idea is to encourage folks to get out and get fit; remove as many obstacles to that as possible. That's another reason why i suggest that the group tries to hike all of the different state parks. this allows people closer to those areas to whet their appetite and be encouraged to visit trails that require more travel. I don't quite understand if this is supposed to be a formal organization, but in my opinion to get it up and going it is probably best to keep things as relaxed as possible to begin with. As more people add on and increase in skill and fitness level, the group becomes more organizational to align with the ABB standards. It's hard enough to get ourselves off the couch as is, but adding in bureaucracy can turn more people off than put on. i hope that make sense. Once every month or two, we try to put together a bigger hike where we get people from across Northern Virginia. Those hikes aren't mandatory by any means though, and are just an opportunity to get together in a larger group. You get out what you put in, basically. The ABB standards are aimed towards a mid range goal of permitting the national level umbrella organization to vet people to attend training paid for by us- whether it is EMT, TCCC, S130/190, or shooting schools. We basically will use the persons ABB rating and other factors to calculate the risk of us paying for a course and someone failing based on a physical inability to complete required tasks to graduate. |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 8:10:20 PM EDT
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The way we have taken it in NOVA is very informal- any three or more people can randomly last second throw a hike together local to them, and thus only attend when it is convenient. Once every month or two, we try to put together a bigger hike where we get people from across Northern Virginia. Those hikes aren't mandatory by any means though, and are just an opportunity to get together in a larger group. You get out what you put in, basically. The ABB standards are aimed towards a mid range goal of permitting the national level umbrella organization to vet people to attend training paid for by us- whether it is EMT, TCCC, S130/190, or shooting schools. We basically will use the persons ABB rating and other factors to calculate the risk of us paying for a course and someone failing based on a physical inability to complete required tasks to graduate. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I think this is a good idea. If the idea is to encourage folks to get out and get fit; remove as many obstacles to that as possible. That's another reason why i suggest that the group tries to hike all of the different state parks. this allows people closer to those areas to whet their appetite and be encouraged to visit trails that require more travel. I don't quite understand if this is supposed to be a formal organization, but in my opinion to get it up and going it is probably best to keep things as relaxed as possible to begin with. As more people add on and increase in skill and fitness level, the group becomes more organizational to align with the ABB standards. It's hard enough to get ourselves off the couch as is, but adding in bureaucracy can turn more people off than put on. i hope that make sense. Once every month or two, we try to put together a bigger hike where we get people from across Northern Virginia. Those hikes aren't mandatory by any means though, and are just an opportunity to get together in a larger group. You get out what you put in, basically. The ABB standards are aimed towards a mid range goal of permitting the national level umbrella organization to vet people to attend training paid for by us- whether it is EMT, TCCC, S130/190, or shooting schools. We basically will use the persons ABB rating and other factors to calculate the risk of us paying for a course and someone failing based on a physical inability to complete required tasks to graduate. |
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Posted: 2/18/2020 11:53:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love where you all are going with everything. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 4:31:19 PM EDT
[#6]
Count me as interested as well.
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Posted: 2/19/2020 6:15:38 PM EDT
[#7]
Head count for 11APR20 witnessed hike at PSP.
Post up. |
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Posted: 2/21/2020 2:23:10 PM EDT
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Any word on a group in the upstate?
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Posted: 2/21/2020 5:52:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Any word on a group in the upstate? |
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Posted: 2/21/2020 5:54:37 PM EDT
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Head count for 11APR20 witnessed hike at PSP. Post up. |
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Posted: 2/21/2020 7:31:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Head count for 11APR20 witnessed hike at PSP. Post up. |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 4:16:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Head count for 11APR20 witnessed hike at PSP. Post up. |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 4:22:44 PM EDT
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@saturnsport8k. @jibs009 plus anyone else in the upstate.
Send me your info to call via PM and when a good time to contact you. Would you all be willing to grab a beer and burger during the week downtown Greer etc? I will take a Sat off till the time change and get things rolling. I have some private land but I would prefer to meet people before I would let them visit my home. I finish up most days at 5pm but have lots of flexibility during the afternoons |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 7:17:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
@saturnsport8k. @jibs009 plus anyone else in the upstate. Send me your info to call via PM and when a good time to contact you. Would you all be willing to grab a beer and burger during the week downtown Greer etc? I will take a Sat off till the time change and get things rolling. I have some private land but I would prefer to meet people before I would let them visit my home. I finish up most days at 5pm but have lots of flexibility during the afternoons |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 7:33:44 PM EDT
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i'll be hiking with some friends at crowders mountain state park(NC) tomorrow morning, anyone interested in future upstate get together's let me know. this is only a 40 minute drive from Spartanburg or Rock hill
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Posted: 2/22/2020 8:43:15 PM EDT
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@macumazahn
Send me a IM with contact info. We will have a meet up sometime during the week so we can all get to know each other. Any day is pretty much fine by me. Let me know what area your in and I’ll try to setup something that is not to far for everyone Quote HistoryQuoted:
Any word on a group in the upstate? |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 1:21:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
@saturnsport8k. @jibs009 plus anyone else in the upstate. Send me your info to call via PM and when a good time to contact you. Would you all be willing to grab a beer and burger during the week downtown Greer etc? I will take a Sat off till the time change and get things rolling. I have some private land but I would prefer to meet people before I would let them visit my home. I finish up most days at 5pm but have lots of flexibility during the afternoons |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 6:12:55 PM EDT
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 Attached FileDid another hike at PSP. If you are fit getting a 6 at 3mph is very doable on this terrain. I did this today with my sammich maker in tow. |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 11:51:20 AM EDT
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Does anyone have any advice for an arthritic, out-of-shape, fat-body smoker who wants to start out (besides stop smoking and being fat)?
I’m hoping to lose weight. Probably not going to quit smoking. I’m talking baby-steps. Gear? Trails? Realistic goals? |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 5:31:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Does anyone have any advice for an arthritic, out-of-shape, fat-body smoker who wants to start out (besides stop smoking and being fat)? I’m hoping to lose weight. Probably not going to quit smoking. I’m talking baby-steps. Gear? Trails? Realistic goals? |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 7:48:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Does anyone have any advice for an arthritic, out-of-shape, fat-body smoker who wants to start out (besides stop smoking and being fat)? I’m hoping to lose weight. Probably not going to quit smoking. I’m talking baby-steps. Gear? Trails? Realistic goals? Walking isnt bad on the knees and doesnt require you to buy any gear. just commit to yourself, that's all. dont try to move fast at first, just move. it gets easier. |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 7:55:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Baby-steps: 20minute walk (no gear) up and down your street every day after work for a month. Then push it up to 40 minutes, every day, including weekends. By your third month, you'll actually want to walk longer or further. your need for more air just to walk will likely make you not want smoke as much. Walking isnt bad on the knees and doesnt require you to buy any gear. just commit to yourself, that's all. dont try to move fast at first, just move. it gets easier. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 12:40:52 PM EDT
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I’m just posting to keep the thread going.
I’m home still sick and my workload is piling on as I’m out. Hopefully what ever garbage I caught will go away. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 5:07:31 PM EDT
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I’m just posting to keep the thread going. I’m home still sick and my workload is piling on as I’m out. Hopefully what ever garbage I caught will go away. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 5:53:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What part if the state are you in? |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 6:52:39 PM EDT
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Anyone want to do a hike this Sunday, March 15 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia? The Firebreak trail is 4.4 miles, which can be stretched past 5 miles if diverted to the north end of the Midlands Mountain Trail.
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Posted: 3/9/2020 7:38:21 PM EDT
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Anyone want to do a hike this Sunday, March 15 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia? The Firebreak trail is 4.4 miles, which can be stretched past 5 miles if diverted to the north end of the Midlands Mountain Trail. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 7:51:24 PM EDT
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Do any of you fine folk think you'll be attending the event in June?
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Posted: 3/14/2020 12:51:17 AM EDT
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Corona Virus? I hear it is going around. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I’m just posting to keep the thread going. I’m home still sick and my workload is piling on as I’m out. Hopefully what ever garbage I caught will go away. Definitely unpleasant with lots of coughing but I suspect allergies. Who knows I just stayed at home drank a little bourbon and watched Aircraft Disaster reruns. |
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Posted: 3/14/2020 6:21:19 PM EDT
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Won't be at Harbison tomorrow. GS is here for the night.
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Posted: 3/18/2020 10:07:56 AM EDT
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I’m waiting for my work to clarify what we will or will not be expected to do in the coming weeks.
That being said I don’t think the parks are closing, so I may do some hikes even if it’s by myself to keep my sanity. My thoughts are many of you will have more important family issues but maybe there is a opportunity. Depending on how the next few days go I’ll post up. At this point I really want to see the upstate have a presence. I hate that I’ve had constantly had personal and work issues, so my apologies for trying to rally everyone only to do nothing. |
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Posted: 3/18/2020 8:41:10 PM EDT
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Most likely going to scratch the witness hike on the 11th. We may be in a full on boog by then. Y'all be safe and healthy.
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Posted: 3/18/2020 9:59:12 PM EDT
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Most likely going to scratch the witness hike on the 11th. We may be in a full on boog by then. Y'all be safe and healthy. This has all gotten pretty surreal fast. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:08:58 AM EDT
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Tagged for interest.
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Posted: 4/4/2020 9:52:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tagged for interest. When all this has come to pass I imagine it will gain much interest. |
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Posted: 4/5/2020 12:09:20 AM EDT
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No doubt. I know a few members, have helped some out with minor gunsmithing, but I need to get hooked up with the rest of you.
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Posted: 4/5/2020 7:35:21 AM EDT
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It is still a thing but with all the SPs closed, hiking is tough to find. Y'all stay fit, neighborhood rucks for training can still happen.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 3:48:27 PM EDT
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Bump for other SC folks.
If we don't do long hikes, we should have local get togethers to get to know one another - kinda coordinate things for the future, hikes or picnics or range trips. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 3:52:06 PM EDT
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Agreed. It kinda got squashed by China Virus.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:54:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Perfect advice. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Baby-steps: 20minute walk (no gear) up and down your street every day after work for a month. Then push it up to 40 minutes, every day, including weekends. By your third month, you'll actually want to walk longer or further. your need for more air just to walk will likely make you not want smoke as much. Walking isnt bad on the knees and doesnt require you to buy any gear. just commit to yourself, that's all. dont try to move fast at first, just move. it gets easier. Perfect advice. ad to it: get good shoes. Not run of the mill Nikes or Adidas, find a running store and get fitted for shoes. It will change your life. |
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Posted: 6/19/2020 7:48:07 PM EDT
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Quoted: ad to it: get good shoes. Not run of the mill Nikes or Adidas, find a running store and get fitted for shoes. It will change your life. Shoes are key. Take care of your feet and they’ll take care of you. I like my Merrill and Columbia hiking shoes. They’ve been the best for my girlie feet. |
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Posted: 6/28/2020 9:54:24 AM EDT
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So it's the end of June...has any progress been made on setting up some hikes or at least meeting? I'm still interested, but haven't been following this thread that closely. I'm off work the week after the 4th, so may try and find an easy hike here in the upstate.
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