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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:36:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Captain_Morgan]
I know we've kicked around the idea of a HTF meetup for years, but I think partly due to low HTF activity, it's never precipitated.
I'm not sure if anyone has followed the American Pioneer Corps thread in GD, but it's a new organization that is focused on networking in your local community and developing personal skills to help make you a well rounded and prepared individual. Read up here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/American-Battle-Buddies-American-Pioneer-Corps-Guidelines/5-2291145/? The initial activities each local group organizes involves a hike. You do not need to follow the guidelines to participate. Participation by anyone and in any capacity is encouraged, but if you want to work toward developing your skills in the prescribed manner, the hike will adhere to the following: -Hike at least 6 miles -Maintain >3mph pace -Carry a pack with 45lbs (alternatively 35lbs plus rifle) not including water; since this will be in Baton Rouge, I propose that we don't hike with slung rifles and either put them in our packs or just carry the extra 10lbs Attending: Captain_Morgan Bcamp15 toddmtnbkr Maybe: alpha0815 Who else is in? |
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Gonna @ some locals since the forum doesn't get much traffic. Starting with some of y'all that participate the most.
@alpha0815 @HEdad @olekennyroy @77Bronc @scotchymcdrinkerbean I think you can only do 5 @ per post, I might have to spam my own thread. |
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Per the where y'at thread, these are the BR locals
@Bcamp15 @pilatuspilot @keithvi @JMFG @AR167 1/2 |
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@CraptinMypants
@Aleks61 @rn4j0r @howell740 2/2 |
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And the Prairieville krewe
@blake716 @a-bare @Kuhndog @Justinjluke @SMR412 |
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Originally Posted By Captain_Morgan: Per the where y'at thread, these are the BR locals @Bcamp15 @pilatuspilot @keithvi @JMFG @AR167 1/2 View Quote @toddmtnbkr added. I’m in. Preference would be Saturday. I’m out of pocket Sunday am. I know Comite quite well, and would suggest that trail instead of Hooper. But either would be good. |
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I'd be in as well. Saturday would be better for me too.
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Originally Posted By toddmtnbkr: @toddmtnbkr added. I’m in. Preference would be Saturday. I’m out of pocket Sunday am. I know Comite quite well, and would suggest that trail instead of Hooper. But either would be good. View Quote I hiked the Comite trail myself last weekend, and would certainly be willing to do it again. My wife just saw that Hooper is having a bike meetup next Sat anyway, so it would be better to do Comite. Sounds like we have at least three people that can do it Sat. So let’s make that official. Want to target a start time of 8:30? If anyone is going to drive it, I don't want to start too early, but don't want to finish too late. Hike time will be approx. 2hrs. |
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8:30 works for me. I've never done a real hike before so it should be interesting
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Copy that.
Comite 0830-1030. Hooper hustle is 9/19 @ 0900. So yeah. Hooper is a no go. I’m a member of BRAMBA too. We can add 1 mile at the 4.5 mile marker if we want to (out and back in connection trail). We can assess and decide at that point depending on how the crew is doing. I may wear a PC too, no mags etc. see y’all there. Looking forward to it. I’ll post up in BRAMBA fb group that we’ll be out there, hiking, counterclockwise (as MTB traffic will be clockwise). |
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8:30 works for me. I've never done a real hike before so it should be interesting View Quote I’d like to start working toward the APC hiking requirements, but if you’re not confident you can do it or you’re just not interested in APC, you don’t need to pack weight to participate. I did a test run yesterday to make sure I could. It was tough but doable. I’m in reasonable shape though. Kendalwood Road park Attached File |
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Originally Posted By toddmtnbkr: Copy that. Comite 0830-1030. Hooper hustle is 9/19 @ 0900. So yeah. Hooper is a no go. I’m a member of BRAMBA too. We can add 1 mile at the 4.5 mile marker if we want to (out and back in connection trail). We can assess and decide at that point depending on how the crew is doing. I may wear a PC too, no mags etc. see y’all there. Looking forward to it. I’ll post up in BRAMBA fb group that we’ll be out there, hiking, counterclockwise (as MTB traffic will be clockwise). View Quote All sounds good! |
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MCWMA
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I'd like to do this but will be out of town that weekend.
Thanks for reaching out and please post up if anyone wants to try another weekend. Thanks guys |
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Part of what Ben has set up with the establishment of the APC is to encourage us to get out and regularly do these activities.
It won’t be every weekend, but my hope is that we can get a solid group together to meetup at least once a month. Keep an eye out in this HTF for future updates. |
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I subscribed to this thread.
I rarely post but am on here every day. If anyone here is interested I try to make most 3 gun matches in Poplarville Ms first Sundays and occasionally attend Tuesday night practice session at FRC Range in B.R. on Choctaw. I've done a decent amount of hiking with my son's Boy Scout group last few years but recently started having issues with Arthritis in pelvis joints. Getting OLD SUCKS. |
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@Captain_Morgan
Hey I do appreciate the mention for this get together, but with the current C-19 issue I will have to pass. It sounds like a very worth while plan and will benefit everyone greatly. I do wish yall good luck and good weather. I am 62 years old and trying my best to keep my exposure minimal due to the virus....getting my exercise by biking the St Tammany Trace by my self Take care and stay safe Keep us updated on the progress and outcome |
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"Sawdust is Pixie Dust for Real Men"
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I completely understand
Once all this blows over, we can also hit some ranges or do other activities. |
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Originally Posted By Captain_Morgan: I'd like to start working toward the APC hiking requirements, but if you're not confident you can do it or you're just not interested in APC, you don't need to pack weight to participate. I did a test run yesterday to make sure I could. It was tough but doable. I'm in reasonable shape though. Kendalwood Road park https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/192718/5982CD6E-006B-45D4-B640-881C26229679_png-1588780.JPG View Quote |
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AllTrails
I have an iphone, and the only complaint I had is that it apparently doesn’t do elevation change very accurately. Otherwise it tracked everything I wanted plus it will tell you what trails are local to you. |
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I’d love to guys and I’m maybe as of now.
My wife is prego with our first and it’s been a rough first trimester. Not sure I’ll be able to get away but I’m playing it by ear. This is a great idea and would love to try to do more of these. |
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What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!
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Sounds good, I’ll mark you down as a maybe.
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MCWMA
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I’m supposed to have a work weekend this weekend, the 19th of course. The dozer showed up yesterday and unless this little hurricane changes course again, I’ll be in MS all weekend. If that changes, I’m in and I’ll certainly be in going forward.
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I decided I am going to pack weight, just not 45lbs since this is a first real hike for myself. Looking forward to it.
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HEdad, no worries if you can’t make it this time. Hopefully MS comes out OK. We’ll do this again in the future.
Bcamp, I agree. Don’t overdo it. Bring water though! The past couple times I tried, I sweat my ass off. |
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Last call for anyone else.
Otherwise, see you guys out there in the morning. |
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Yup I will be there. Looking forward to it.
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I’m up for it rain or shine.
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Main concern would be potentially tearing up the trails.
Not sure how much foot traffic would do that or not, but I know we strongly discourage MTB out there, when it’s wet. Thoughts? |
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I'll be there.
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I can’t imagine three people in a light rain would tear up a trail, but I’m open to any suggestions.
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Let's play it by ear when we get out there.
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Sounds good. I’ll be the white Subaru WRX.
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Originally Posted By Captain_Morgan: I can’t imagine three people in a light rain would tear up a trail, but I’m open to any suggestions. View Quote Definitely agree. Foot traffic is much more controllable (staying out of wet holes, by going around them). I’m gonna head out there. White 4Runner. Be advised though. BREC and/or BRAMBA does lock the gate some times, due to poor trail conditions. |
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I’m back home. I had a great time.
Attached File Looking forward to the next one! Let’s start getting an idea of when and where. Any one wanting to make the next one is free to weigh in. |
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Glad you guys made it happen.
Hope I can join the next one. |
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Man, sorry I'm just seeing this. I was at Barber last weekend for the super bike races.
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Do you live in Louisiana? Did you know we have our own club house?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_8_58/528133_Where_Y_at_.html |
Man, sorry I'm just seeing this. I was at Barber last weekend for the super bike races.
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Do you live in Louisiana? Did you know we have our own club house?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_8_58/528133_Where_Y_at_.html |
Posting this here incase anyone is subscribed and doesn’t check HTF often. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/American-Pioneer-Corps-Louisiana-HTF-Meetup-Oct-9-10-or-11/58-648137/
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Any more activity ya'lls way? Hope to see a team from LA for Warfighter 2021...
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Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea!
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Unfortunately not
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Our HTF has always been kind of slow. Almost like we need to set things up months in advance and have a call roster to remind people.
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Anything north of Alexandria for us Yankees?
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FREE SYLVAN
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What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!
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Originally Posted By alpha0815: I don’t think we get together with Arkansas folks too much I’d be down for a drive somewhere else in state. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By alpha0815: Originally Posted By Willmar: Anything north of Alexandria for us Yankees? I don’t think we get together with Arkansas folks too much I’d be down for a drive somewhere else in state. Damn, I knew Shreveport was “the far north” for you South Louisiana guys, but calling us Arkansans? That’s going too far! |
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