As you say, you were VERY lucky, but it sounds like you learned the right lesson from the experience. You might want to consider submitting this to Appalachia; it's a great cautionary tale.
Well written, and the situation(s) were presented quite succinctly. I'm passing this one on to a friend who is itching to get out on the AT, and this should be required reading. thanks for sharing it!
Much appreciated...Experiences from this little adventure still influence my outdoor decision making to this day! It was certainly a learning experience.
desainme - Jul 19, 2007 12:27 am - Voted 10/10
Sounds about rightquite genuine
dwhike - Jul 19, 2007 1:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Sounds about rightThanks for taking the time to read it, much appreciated!
jniehof - Jul 19, 2007 12:28 pm - Voted 9/10
WowAs you say, you were VERY lucky, but it sounds like you learned the right lesson from the experience. You might want to consider submitting this to Appalachia; it's a great cautionary tale.
dwhike - Jul 19, 2007 1:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: WowThanks, Good idea, I'll look into it!
dwhike - Jul 25, 2007 6:42 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great reportI couldn't agree more, that's really the point I was trying to make here, thanks!
mrwsierra - Jul 19, 2007 7:57 pm - Voted 10/10
quite an....adventure. an outstanding trip report and very well and humbly written. Thanks for sharing.
dwhike - Jul 25, 2007 6:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: quite an....Trust me, the Presidentials certainly humbled me that day. No way I could brag about this one. Thanks for the comments!
mvs - Jul 24, 2007 5:03 am - Voted 10/10
thank youfor sharing this experience, honestly it may really save people later.
dwhike - Jul 25, 2007 6:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: thank youwow, thanks...I can only hope as much.
maddie77777 - Feb 17, 2009 11:05 am - Voted 10/10
Fantastic TR...This was a great description of your trip. Great work!
moonspots - Oct 11, 2014 12:40 am - Hasn't voted
Excellent read...Well written, and the situation(s) were presented quite succinctly. I'm passing this one on to a friend who is itching to get out on the AT, and this should be required reading. thanks for sharing it!
dwhike - Jan 9, 2015 4:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent read...Much appreciated...Experiences from this little adventure still influence my outdoor decision making to this day! It was certainly a learning experience.