An over night with the wss crew

RockyWolf its a Russian style sausage. Its semi dry so it would last for a few hot days in the wilderness. You can also leave it out side in a hot area and dry it even more then it would last for weeks.. There are a few diffrent types you can get. Some are more spicy then others but all of them are great on a hike... Do you have any Russian Deli in your area??? They always got many diffrent types. All you need to do it try them untill you find one that you just got to have every time you hike lol.... Gina seemed to realy like it lol... So did Dave and Ray... Now Reuben well about Reuben he like bars lol

Sasha
 
Thanks and glad you all like them. I want to write more about the trip but just can't seem to find the time right now.

Ray, Dave, and Sasha it was a pleasure and we will do this again. Anyone else is welcome too!

-RB

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Till next time!
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Reuben im checking right now some ultralight gear... After holding your pack in one hand i sure want to cut some weight out.... i wouldnt get half as tired with your pack.. I do like your set up..

Sasha
 
more great pics... looks like too much fun guys...:) i wish i could have been there... i am definitely a fan of Sasha's food.. so is my little one Cypress...:D
 
Looks like a nice trip, even though it must have been damn hot! How much water did each of you carry?
 
Looks awesome. So where was the hike? The spot with the rock foundation looks like it could be the Alpine Tavern, but the rest of the hike doesn't look familiar.

I'm totally down to joining you guys if you do something like this again. I'm local.
 
Mike at first when Cypress wanted a sandwich like Aaron. I wasnt sure about making him something spicy. But he keeped asking for it. For alittle kid he sure can eat lol. Aaron walked up to me saying the Cypress eat more then he did, He was amazed that any one can eat so much. We go to have a bushbash II.
Rksoon i had 4Q on me on the way down. By the camp site i had almost 2 left. On the way back up i had maybe one Q left. My mistake was i didnt start the day as i should have by drinking a Q of water before heading up. On top of the water i carried. I always tell everyone to drink as much as they can before heading out and thats what didnt do my self and got a reminder to do just that.

Sasha
 
Thanks for the photos gentlemen!

To answer the gear question above: My tent is an older (6 yrs?) Tarptent solo model with the floor, netting, and vestibule. Weighs 24 oz. as I recall. The pack is a Go Lite Gust at 20.4 oz. Made of Spectra bulletproofing fabric. Too bad the chopsticks aren't shown out of the case. Titanium spikes, ebony handles, mastadon segments and tail caps, 14K spacers.

Random observations:

(1) It was HOTTTTT but we paced ourselves and did OK. Drinking a liter of water per hour was sufficient, even at my considerable size.

(2) That new knife by Ray was just outstanding. I really like the extra belly in the blade because I'm a hunter.

(3) The toughest guy we saw all weekend was the leader of a mountain biking group. He was climbing the rocky/loose dirt mountain trail on a SINGLE SPEED hardtail! [Wish I'd had my Fisher Superfly for the downhill portions....] The mountain bikers were all very courteous and considerate---which I couldn't say for all of the trail runners.

(4) My most significant contribution was a pint of Yukon Jack for after dinner. We took it easy and, as a result, we didn't finish it. Nonetheless, I had no problem getting to sleep.

(5) I could have gotten by with lighter boots but when you are my weight and carrying a pack, probably better to err on the side of sturdiness. I was wearing Asolo Sasslongs.

(6) Thankfully the crew ate some of my nectarines and smoked almonds or I would have felt like I was sponging off sasha.

(7) Bear is the pointman on snake watch. He spotted half a dozen.

(8) If you can afford to live near the coast in Southern California, do so.

Thanks to everyone for a great trip!:thumbup: I'm shipping C. Bryant a few live coals out of my BBQ so he'll know what kind of climate he missed.:D

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
(7) Bear is the pointman on snake watch. He spotted half a dozen.
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YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! I figured that one out on our hike last week!

DWK2 said:
Thanks to everyone for a great trip!:thumbup: I'm shipping C. Bryant a few live coals out of my BBQ so he'll know what kind of climate he missed.:D
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hahahahah No Worries, I was out working in it too, plus our air is busted. It is a pleasant 87 degrees in the house all night...I don't even look during the day.

I'm pretty bummed I could not make this one, but I am definitely in on the next trip. I really need to get some backpacking gear together. All I have is a ENO hammock and tarp.
 
I have a very basic external frame pack and a heavy-duty internal frame Gregory backpack you could borrow if you don't mind going Old School. Even though it is heavy, a couple friends really like the Gregory because it is so solid and comfortable. I don't presently have a decent loaner tent but I have an extra full-length Thermarest and one of the full-length Z-Rest lightweight closed cell foam pads. If you can borrow a light tent, you're ready for backpacking.

DancesWithKnives
 
sasha said:
Rksoon i had 4Q on me on the way down. By the camp site i had almost 2 left. On the way back up i had maybe one Q left. My mistake was i didnt start the day as i should have by drinking a Q of water before heading up. On top of the water i carried. I always tell everyone to drink as much as they can before heading out and thats what didnt do my self and got a reminder to do just that.

Sasha
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(1) It was HOTTTTT but we paced ourselves and did OK. Drinking a liter of water per hour was sufficient, even at my considerable size.
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Thanks Sasha and DWK2 :thumbup:. Yeah Sasha, that's a good tip to load up before goin out with what's in the pack. I've never hiked in +100 heat, but I know I used to drink a ton in Hawaii when hiking and that was only 80s-90s.
 
Agreed. I drank about a liter with breakfast. A bit more wouldn't have hurt.

I started drinking the 3 liters within a couple hundred yards of leaving camp this morning, even though I was not yet thirsty. In temperate weather a water bottle works fine for me but on this hike I was glad to have the constant supply afforded by a Platypus bladder/hose setup.

DancesWithKnives
 
C Bryant said:
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! I figured that one out on our hike last week!



hahahahah No Worries, I was out working in it too, plus our air is busted. It is a pleasant 87 degrees in the house all night...I don't even look during the day.

I'm pretty bummed I could not make this one, but I am definitely in on the next trip. I really need to get some backpacking gear together. All I have is a ENO hammock and tarp.
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We missed you and there will be more trips. We better get planning because my year is looking pretty busy after August. I got a two person tarp you can use it and I will use my one man tarp. I also got a few hammy's if you want to camp in style.

DWK2 said:
I have a very basic external frame pack and a heavy-duty internal frame Gregory backpack you could borrow if you don't mind going Old School. Even though it is heavy, a couple friends really like the Gregory because it is so solid and comfortable. I don't presently have a decent loaner tent but I have an extra full-length Thermarest and one of the full-length Z-Rest lightweight closed cell foam pads. If you can borrow a light tent, you're ready for backpacking.

DancesWithKnives
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Yo C, we got you covered either way. I know Dave and I have enough gear to outfit a few people!
 
Awesome pics - you guys look like you had a blast.

Did anyone nearly fall off the cliff when Gina busted her shirt off?

Thanks for taking all the pics and sharing them here. I like to see different gear and shelter setups!
 
One thing I wanted to add as far as shelter. I am not sure about everyone else but I never used my quilt or bivy. I slept on Gina's space blanket with a small torso pad and that was it. She had her pink quilt and just draped it over her and when it got cooler she tucked it under. Quilts are easy to regulate body temperature in both cold and the heat. I think Sasha only got into his bivy and layed on the sleeping bag. Dave said he used his sleeping bag when it got cooler in the morning. Please correct me if I am wrong guys.
Ray just hung upside down like a Bat all night, I thought it was a little strange until I tried it.

-RB
 
I had the sleeping bag opened up but pushed it to the side until nearly morning. At that point the cool air on my bare feet led me to pull it over me a bit. A flannel or light fleece sheet would have been plenty warm enough.

I'm not a morning person. I didn't even notice "Early-In-The-Day Ray" leave at dawn.

DancesWithKnives
 
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