[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 9, Issue 8

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>   1. Good food stops (NC Murtaugh)
>   2. Mchale Backpack for sale (Roland Horth)
>   3. Washington PCT section hike photos - River to Whites Pass (Deems)
>   4. Re: Burgers In Paradise (Pea Hicks)
>   5. Re: Washington PCT section hike photos - River to Whites Pass
>      (Phil Newhouse)
>   6. instant mashed sweet potatoes (Janet Grossman)
>   7. Re: Mchale Backpack for sale (Brick Robbins)
>   8. NEED RIDE FROM CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA SEPT 11 (Les Bowen)
>   9. Hiker Pack - Trail Magic in Southern WA? (Maroozer McLooper)
>  10. Mobile Check (Dusty Wallace)
>  11. Bounce box (Laura Newman)
>  12. Re: Bounce box (Pea Hicks)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:41:30 -0700 (PDT)
> From: NC Murtaugh <hikingis4me2 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Good food stops
> To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Breakfast at Timberline Lodge any day
> Knight's Inn - Ashland (right next door - Albertson's, Rite-Aid, UPS 
> store, Bank of America and awesome Mexican restaurant)
> Eastwind Drive-in at Cascade Locks (burgers, fries, banana splits, 
> milkshakes - many flavors)
> Annie Springs Restaurant - Mazama Village
>
> Lost and Found
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:11:32 -0700
> From: "Roland Horth" <roland at evolutionzdesign.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Mchale Backpack for sale
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Cleaning out my closet:
>
> McHale Alpine Pack ...almost new.  This is a serious alpine pack, big 
> enough
> to carry ropes and a week's worth of gear (it will handle 90 # 
> comfortably),
> but can also be compacted down by removing the bayonets to a summit 
> assault
> pack.  Includes all the bells and whistles of Dan's serious packs 
> including
> separate zipper for sleeping bag compartment, bayonet system for variable
> pack sizing, slip shoulder harness, double buckle hip belt (most 
> comfortable
> in the world). Huge side pockets great for holding pickets.  Pack has done
> Baker, Rainier, Adam, but not much else.  It's been collecting dust for a
> while as I've been focused on long distance hikes.  Includes a full
> silicon-nylon rain cover. Cost was almost $700 new.  Happy to part with it
> for $200 just to see it get used again (and frankly 8 packs is just too 
> much
> for anyone). Note that this pack would fit someone with approximately 
> 18-19"
> from hipbone to 3rd vertebrae (a large medium or a small large). Waist 
> size
> of about 32, though this can be changed.
>
> in Seattle area 206 372 2120
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:31:39 -0700
> From: "Deems" <losthiker at sisqtel.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Washington PCT section hike photos - River to Whites
> Pass
> To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> In late August I hiked from Eagle Creek TH to Whites Pass. I started in 
> 100
> degree temps, and finishedthe Goat Rocks  in cold windy rainy extremes. I
> met a few thruhikers enroute, was tested to the limits of my gear and
> experience, and added a few more miles to my PCT experience. Feel free to
> hike through my photos.
> http://www.pbase.com/losthiker/washpct2008&page=all
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:12:41 -0700
> From: Pea Hicks <phix at optigan.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Burgers In Paradise
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> for me, the best pct burger was one that most pct hikers will never get
> a chance to sample, even though it's not too far off the pct... it was
> the "marion forks burger," at the marion forks cafe in (duh) marion
> forks, oregon.
>
> in 06, there was a fire that closed the pct from mckenzie pass to mt
> jefferson. on the north edge of the closure, the best trailhead access
> to the pct was the woodpecker ridge trail, on the flanks of mt.
> jefferson. the only way to get there was to hitch to marion forks
> (nothing there but a fish hatchery and the cafe) and then hike or hitch
> up a 6-mile dirt road to the trailhead.
>
> i got a hitch from a nice lady in sisters, and bought her lunch at the
> marion forks cafe before heading up the dirt road to the trailhead. the
> marion forks burger was incredible! it had all sorts of stuff piled on
> it- here's a pic:
>
> http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=268405
>
> this pic was actually taken last summer (07), when i returned to oregon
> to hike that section that had been closed. i finished the pct at
> woodpecker ridge, and made sure to have another marion forks burger to
> celebrate!!
>
> on another note, i just got back from 3 amazing days in the sierra,
> hiking out of horseshoe meadow, up mulkey pass, along the pct, to
> chicken spring lake, then over to soldier lake, and back to horseshoe
> via new army pass. *perfect* weather, no mosquitos, very few people-
> just awesome!!! it's been awhile since i've hiked low-mileage days, and
> i really appreciate having the luxury to simply *hang out* at so many
> idyllic spots. new army pass was definitely the highlight!!
>
>
> girlscout
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:14:23 -0700
> From: "Phil Newhouse" <newhoupa1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Washington PCT section hike photos - River to
> Whites Pass
> To: Deems <losthiker at sisqtel.net>
> Cc: pct <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> BEUTIFUL slideshore...
>
> Kelly looks like a real character AND hiking partner...
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM, Deems <losthiker at sisqtel.net> wrote:
>
>> In late August I hiked from Eagle Creek TH to Whites Pass. I started in 
>> 100
>> degree temps, and finishedthe Goat Rocks  in cold windy rainy extremes. I
>> met a few thruhikers enroute, was tested to the limits of my gear and
>> experience, and added a few more miles to my PCT experience. Feel free to
>> hike through my photos.
>>  http://www.pbase.com/losthiker/washpct2008&page=all
>>
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:15:25 -0700
> From: "Janet Grossman" <janetgr at cableone.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] instant mashed sweet potatoes
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I'm not terribly impressed with the instant sweet potatoes - they are 
> 50/50 regular potatoes and sweet potatoes - and they add 
> artificial?coloring to them. Why?
>
> HOWEVER - I've had good luck baking, then mashing, then dehydrating sweet 
> potatoes (yams) at home. Makes great instant sweet potatoes. Almost time 
> for me to do that again.
> ?
> ~Dicentra
>
> I cooked sweet potatoes in my pressure cooker, mashed them with sweet 
> spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, dry orange peel), then dehydrated and 
> powdered in the blender. The great trick is to add peanut butter along 
> with your boiling  water and stir it all up. Yum!
> Janet
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:35:17 -0700
> From: "Brick Robbins" <brick at fastpack.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Mchale Backpack for sale
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Roland Horth
> <roland at evolutionzdesign.com> wrote:
>
>>  (it will handle 90 # comfortably),
>
> I am quite reluctant to ever use the words "90 pounds" and
> "comfortably" in the same sentence when referring to a backpack, but
> may just be me....
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:19:25 -0400
> From: "Les Bowen" <lcb at chartermi.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] NEED RIDE FROM CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA SEPT 11
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> My brother and I plan to hike about a 100 mile stretch of the PCT in 
> Washington, starting where Highway 23 and route 8810 intersect the PCT, on 
> Sept 11, and hiking north to Highway 410 (Chinook Pass).  We're from 
> Michigan, and are staying at Crystal Mountain Resort (near Chinook Pass) 
> both before and after the hike.
>
> We need to find someone who (for a fee!) would ride with us down to the 
> trailhead on the morning of Sept 11, and the drive our car back to Crystal 
> Mountain Resort.  We'll gladly pay for the help.
>
> Thanks!             Les Bowen
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 07:44:02 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Maroozer McLooper <bucket_water at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Hiker Pack - Trail Magic in Southern WA?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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>
>
> Hello,
>
> [not sure if this went through - didn't see it in the digest for yesterday 
> so thinking it did not, apologies if it did.]
>
> Bucket (my girlfriend) and I thru'd the AT last year and have the day 
> (September 7th) free basically and will be around Trout Lake, WA, just 
> north of Cascade Locks and the Columbia River.  We'd like to put on some 
> trail magic if we can but are wondering if there is much of anyone left 
> who would be coming thru at this point. I've heard of a few reports from 
> some hiking forums here in the PNW that they saw decent groups around mid 
> and northern WA in the past week or week and a half.
>
> We are looking to be around NF Road 24 crossing - very near Twin Buttes 
> (area on map) - NW of troutlake, SW of Mt. Adams.  Would be willing to 
> give rides (I think) from there into trout lake and provide whatever else 
> we can.  Any feedback from this list - I'm assume people here are a bit 
> more in the know as to PCT hikers than the forums I posted on.
>
> Water/Matt
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:03:24 -0700
> From: "Dusty Wallace" <dusterbuddy at comcast.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Mobile Check
> To: <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
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>
> Mobile Check
>
>
>
> Dusty Wallace
>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:27:25 -0700
> From: Laura Newman <lanewman at mac.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Bounce box
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Hi All,
>
> There was a recent post about resupplying and bounce boxes.  Other
> than nail clippers, what else did folks start with in their boxes or
> wish they had?  I assume it grew as the hike went on but any
> suggestions on things to plan for or put in would be much appreciated.
>
> Laura
> PCT 2009
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:44:42 -0700
> From: Pea Hicks <phix at optigan.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bounce box
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <48C161FA.1040402 at optigan.com>
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>
>
> Laura Newman wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> There was a recent post about resupplying and bounce boxes.  Other
>> than nail clippers, what else did folks start with in their boxes or
>> wish they had?  I assume it grew as the hike went on but any
>> suggestions on things to plan for or put in would be much appreciated.
>>
>
> as a general rule, only put in your bouncebox items that you can't
> easily get in town. it's easy to buy, say, a big box of ziplocks and put
> the bulk of them in your bouncebox, but if you follow that philosophy
> with other easily obtainable items (ie first aid items, etc), your
> bouncebox will soon be overflowing, and the extra money it will cost you
> to repeatedly send and re-send those items will negate whatever money
> you might save by buying them in bulk.
>
> here's some things i kept in my bouncebox:
>
> -guide book parts
> -battery chargers
> -optional clothing items:
> -extra clean socks
> -extra insoles
> -rain gear
> -mosquito headnet
> -extra ear plugs (not always easy to find in town)
> -packs of gatorade powder (not always easy to find in town)
> -trekking pole spare parts
> -spare tent stakes
> -address book
> -optional gadgets (ie mp3 player)
>
> i'm sure there's more that i'm not recalling now, but this will give you
> a start.
>
>
> cheers-
> girlscout
>
>
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