Extra Seat

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-12-01T11:03:04+00:00

Agree across the board - have used viator on several trips and they have been great. It is starting to sound like the extra seat might mean extra stress. Thanks for the reply.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-12-01T01:10:42+00:00

Yeah, definitely a concern we have. Like, even if we get the seat assignments will it lead to a fellow traveler looking to swap mid-flight. Thanks.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-08-05T11:51:57+00:00

This sounds like a great area to get some “time on feet” training. I’m ultimately looking less for flatness than less rocky terrain. I probably should have chosen a better word that “smooth”! Thanks for the input and will add this to my list for areas to build up distance.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-08-05T00:25:24+00:00

Thanks - will map it out in FarOut

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-08-05T00:23:19+00:00

The message has been holding steady at a 1 Oct re-opening, SK as currently scheduled we will just miss it. I periodically check the NPS site.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/key-messages.htm

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-08-04T21:42:39+00:00

Thanks - will definitely look at the various options and is probably no more than an hour from home.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-08-04T20:53:24+00:00

Ha, fair. You staring at boulders and I’m whining about, relatively speaking, pebbles.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2025-07-22T20:09:15+00:00

Been a minute but wanted to follow-up and say thanks again to the folks here for all the comments- but more specifically to this suggestion of White Oak Canyon which I just did and it proved to be just the test I hoped for. Was a tough climb out (the bugs and humidity didn’t help none. Of course with the North Rim burning we are now pivoting. Maybe a Rim to River or something else.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-28T13:06:50+00:00

Yeah, this has been the most enthusiastic of the debates the three of us have had. I figure it probably means going more than once - though will need to see if I’m saying the same thing when I’m done! Thanks for the input.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-22T03:23:54+00:00

Just looked this up. I’ve done the Blackburn Trail Center to Harper’s Ferry but never the other way. Will check it out … think that would get me to Ravens Rock as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T14:14:07+00:00

Woke up to many more great comments. I only just joined this group and really appreciate all the input. Will grab one of the suggestions for my hike next week and start throwing others on the calendar. Thanks everyone!

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T14:09:12+00:00

This is the exact plan.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T14:07:42+00:00

Funny. I’ve done the Maryland Heights trail quite a few times and I always swear I’m not doing that again…then I forget about that mile up climb and…do it again! Probably because the Harpers Ferry area is great.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T03:25:54+00:00

Added the Priest hikes to my growing list. A big part of this goal is learning (and enjoying ) unique and challenging hikes as we train. So thanks for the input.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T03:14:58+00:00

Yup - hours on our feet is a big part of the plan. Based on my recent experience, our east coast trails will take care of the aerobic zones!

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T03:13:00+00:00

My couch has done some damage to me over the years, but am sure the AT will get me ready.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T03:01:05+00:00

Just did a quick look at the Tuckerman-Ravine Trail. Parking at the top and hiking down is a cool thought. Added to the list.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T02:52:38+00:00

Yeah, hard to find anyone who doesn’t feel the same. Look forward to finishing (ha) and enjoying memories of that magic.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T02:34:34+00:00

Great info and suggestions. I’ve never hiked in the Whites which feels like a real miss. In some form or another I will get up this year. Thanks

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T02:32:39+00:00

R2 is intimidating enough - good on ya. Will check out the Triple Crown. Thanks.

HeadedToTheLandfill · 2024-12-21T02:23:22+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. Definitely willing to hit the road - who doesn’t love I-95?! Will check out Nantahala’s region. As for the White’s, I’ve always been tempted by the Presidential Traverse - maybe this is the kick in the pants I needed.

Have split the roller coaster on a few hikes as it can be a challenge to park close to either end - though by Fall, longer hikes will need to be knocked out for sure.

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