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TBTS -
Catskill Hike We had a very
successful benefit hike for The Brain Tumor Society. The
hike took place in the Catskill region along the Escarpment
Trail. The full length of the hike was 23.2 miles. There
were 5 from our West Coast Invasion group that participated.
Our original plans were to include some rope practice on
Sunday, but with tired feet and rains, we decided to
postpone the rope training.
I wish to extend a special thanks to Jay
for organizing this event!
Presidential Traverse - NH
Our next major practice session will be
held in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 18th. This practice
climb will be along the Presidential Traverse which is
approximately 20 miles and 8,500 elevation gain.
Check here for a full description of the traverse
provided by Mohamed Ellozy.
I strongly suggest that all 12 of us
participate. This will probably be our last opportunity to
practice as a group.
I will post more details on locations and
times in a separate page as I get more details.
Team Meals
It is time to start planning our meal
needs that we will need in Camp Muir and on summit day. As I
look at our team structure, I will suggest that you work
with your tent mate on sharing meals. This is based on the
fact that every rope team has at least two stoves. For
example, Carol and I will work together to determine 2
person meals. Then we will split the weight of those meals
between us.
Here are some suggestions:
Day One : Arrive into Camp Muir
- Have a hearty breakfast near the
Bunkhouse.
- Fresh or dehydrated fruit.
- PowerGels.
- 1/2 a sub sandwich -or- bagels.
Day One : Evening Camp Muir
- Soup and 1/2 Sub -or- Pasta dinner.
- Light dessert (Blueberry Cheese cake,
Mountain House).
- Cheese / Crackers / Wine.
Day Two : Breakfast
- Granola -or- Scrambled Eggs with
bacon/ham/mushrooms.
- Tang or other powdered drinks.
- Coffee / Hot Chocolate (without the
Dr.).
Day Two : Lunch
- Light snack - soup & sandwich
(prepared sandwich spread, etc.).
- Fruit.
Day Two : Pre-Summit Dinner
- Pasta Dinner (Knorrs Pesto or
Alfredo, pasta etc.).
- Mini-bagel or rolls.
- Dessert.
Day Three : Summit Bid
- PowerGels / PowerBars.
- Powdered Gatorade or other energy
drink.
- Dehydrated Fruit.
- Bagels.
- Cheese / Sausage.
- High Calorie Muffins (I'll supply a
recipe).
Sherpa taught me a good lesson last year
on an extended trip we did. To save space, take your
dehydrated foods and repackage it into sealed bags. This
reduce weight and bulk in your pack. Of course only do this
to foods you know will be used.
I do not plan on putting a food assignment
page up on the web figuring you will work it out together
with your individual rope teams, or tent mates. I would
suggest that you use the HPC Forum which will show the
planning and to share ideas.
Team Community Gear
I am hoping to have all community gear
assignments completed by the Presidential Hike weekend. We
have spent the past few weeks gathering all equipment and we
should have sufficient knowledge of any missing items by
now. If you know of any missing items, please acquire it
before then. Post a question in the HPC Forum if you are
missing anything. Bring all your equipment to this hike so
we can split it between the team members.
I'll bring a scale with me to the
Presidential weekend and on Sunday we can go over the
splitting of the shared equipment. For example, Carol and I
will split the tent, food, fuel and other common items we
will need as a twosome. With Yvonne and Marco, we will
discuss all rope team common items such as the food (if we
make a large meal), rope and pickets to help balance the
loads.
Car Rentals
I would like to know this is completed.
How are we doing?
Ed
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