Written
March 15th, 2010 by
Kevin
This is a re-post from my blog, but I thought it worthy to share on MitchellWinter as well. Enjoy!
For those of you that might think a back country hiking trip is intimidating, I hope to simplify the task by sharing my pack list. This trip is a one night trip that includes sleeping in a shelter, so it is more or less a very light weight trip compared to those that require a tent and more food and clothing. I plan to drive to the trail head the night before and be back at the car for breakfast the morning after we camp, so I will be able to leave some things in the car, too. I will also bring my dog, Althea, along and she has her own pack to lighten my load (and expel some of her abundant energy!)
For my backpack:
- Food/snacks (a little extra just in case)
- Stove
- Gas
- Pot to boil water in
- Spork (an all in one fork, spoon and knife)
- Lighter, fire starter
- Extra Clothes – socks, liners, underwear, undershirt, rain jacket
- Pack cover
- TP and shovel (for the special places…)
- Multi-tool
- Cordage
- First Aid Kit
- Water bottles, bladder
- Steripen (water purifier)
- Tripod
- Camera
- Sleeping bag
- Hammock
- Slap straps (to hang hammock)
- Sleeping pad
- Flashlight
- Headlight
- Spare Batteries
- Summit/day pack
To wear when I set out hiking:
- Hiking pants
- Socks
- Liner socks
- Boots
- Hiking shirt
- Undershirt
- Garmin watch
For Althea’s Pack:
- Dog food
- Leash
- Dog bowl
- Water bottles
- Bear bell
To bring & leave in car:
- Tent
- Extra sleeping bag/pad
- Cooler with water and Mountain Dew
- Fleece Jacket, hat and gloves
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Written
December 28th, 2009 by
Kevin
As we are nearing our deployment (Jeff will like that term), I thought it would be good to post detailed information for the location of the trail head and the trail route we intend to take. It sounds as if we are going to have quite a sizable group going up this year and I want to be sure we all know where to meet up and where we are going in case someone or some group should get lost.
Andrew was kind enough to find Mountain Travel Guide and they have write ups on Mount Mitchell Trail and Higgins Bald Ground Trail. Higgins Bald Trail is the trail that our mid mountain camp is located along. It actually splits off of Mount Mitchell Trail for 1.3 miles before rejoining. Nearly immediately after you cross the stream on Higgins Bald Trail is where we will camp. Pay attention to the directions to the trail head for Mount Mitchell Trail. Forest Service Rd 472 is also named Toe River Rd. The GPS coordinates for the trail head are 35.75278, -82.22139. The campground is closed in the winter, but there is parking on the left side of the road across from the campground. There is a bulletin board at another trail head on the left as well. Park there, jump the gate into the campground and follow the gravel road into the campground and turn left. Follow the gravel road about .1 – .2 of a mile to where the trail enters the woods to the right. There is a sign there.
I have provided a picture of the map that is best to use in the area. You should be able to find those at REI or other local hiking stores.
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Written
December 23rd, 2009 by
Jeffrey
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