Comments for cutter's blog http://cutter.wordpress.com The South Beyond 6000 and other hiking destinations of the Southeast U.S. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:13:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on by Jody http://cutter.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/445/#comment-21165 Jody Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:13:57 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/445/#comment-21165 LOL! LOL!

]]> Comment on Ratsack by Tom Monroe http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/14/ratsack/#comment-21159 Tom Monroe Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:59 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/14/ratsack/#comment-21159 Please get me your name and we will send you a bag or refund your money. Sorry for the lack of servece. We have been under going some changes at AOG the past few months. Regards Tom Monroe Armored Outdoor Gear 928-814-7431 Please get me your name and we will send you a bag or refund your money. Sorry for the lack of servece. We have been under going some changes at AOG the past few months.

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]]> Comment on I’m jealous by Charlie Ferguson http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/09/28/im-jealous/#comment-21153 Charlie Ferguson Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:12:30 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/09/28/im-jealous/#comment-21153 I hope to lead a backpack in the Smokies. There should be an article in the CMC eNews something like this: Smokey Mountains: Backpack - 8 6000 foot peaks - May 8-11 Complete the CMC's SB6K Challenge. This 4 day, 3 night backpack will go to the top of the 8 otherwise very difficult to get to peaks in the SB6K Challenge. Usually the Backpack is a very difficult 3 day backpack which scares some people off. This backpack spreads the work out over 4 days also reducing backtracking. It's about 39 miles total - 6.6, 9.2, 11.1 and 10(or 12) miles each day. Details are in the hike map document on the website: http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/./Hiking/Maps/0651-Smokies4daySB6K.pdf . Charlie Ferguson will lead the hike - email him if you are interested. Priority will be given to those who have not been to these peaks before. There is a limit of 8 on the backpack. We will stay in shelters each night so there is no need to carry a tent, unless you want to. The hike is #651: http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/hikedetails.asp?number=651 . We will organize mostly via email. If there is a need we will organize a planning meeting. If you are interested and you need help planning (food, equipment, etc.) let me know. I hope to lead a backpack in the Smokies. There should be an article in the CMC eNews something like this:
Smokey Mountains: Backpack – 8 6000 foot peaks – May 8-11
Complete the CMC’s SB6K Challenge. This 4 day, 3 night backpack will go to the top of the 8 otherwise very difficult to get to peaks in the SB6K Challenge. Usually the Backpack is a very difficult 3 day backpack which scares some people off. This backpack spreads the work out over 4 days also reducing backtracking. It’s about 39 miles total – 6.6, 9.2, 11.1 and 10(or 12) miles each day. Details are in the hike map document on the website: http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/./Hiking/Maps/0651-Smokies4daySB6K.pdf . Charlie Ferguson will lead the hike – email him if you are interested. Priority will be given to those who have not been to these peaks before. There is a limit of 8 on the backpack. We will stay in shelters each night so there is no need to carry a tent, unless you want to. The hike is #651: http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/hikedetails.asp?number=651 .
We will organize mostly via email. If there is a need we will organize a planning meeting.

If you are interested and you need help planning (food, equipment, etc.) let me know.

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Mt. Kephart by Libby Kephart Hargrave http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/01/17/trip-report-mt-kephart/#comment-21150 Libby Kephart Hargrave Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:22:27 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/01/17/trip-report-mt-kephart/#comment-21150 FYI: May 1, 2009, Bryson City,NC is holding a Horace Kephart Day. The day begins at the cemetery where HK is buried. From there events will continue at the Calhoun House, Luke Hyde, owner. This will be a wonderful day, celebrating a man admired by so many. I will be one of the guest speakers. Ronnie, perhaps you can make it to Bryson City!! There are rooms for rent at the Calhoun which is a very nice Inn. For more information, go the the Bryson City Chamber of Commerce website and possibly contact George Ellison who is the main speaker of the day. ~~Libby Kephart Hargrave~~ FYI: May 1, 2009, Bryson City,NC is holding a Horace Kephart Day. The day begins at the cemetery where HK is buried. From there events will continue at the Calhoun House, Luke Hyde, owner. This will be a wonderful day, celebrating a man admired by so many. I will be one of the guest speakers.

Ronnie, perhaps you can make it to Bryson City!!

There are rooms for rent at the Calhoun which is a very nice Inn.

For more information, go the the Bryson City Chamber of Commerce website and possibly contact George Ellison who is the main speaker of the day.

~~Libby Kephart Hargrave~~

]]> Comment on Ratsack by Rob http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/14/ratsack/#comment-21149 Rob Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:08:43 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/14/ratsack/#comment-21149 I ordered 1 of the largest ratsacks on jan. 7 2009 and have not received any info or product from them. they wont call or email me, As far as I'm concerned they stole my money ! paypal can't do anything for me. It's a shame becouse it seems like a good idea. I ordered 1 of the largest ratsacks on jan. 7 2009 and have not received any info or product from them.

they wont call or email me, As far as I’m concerned they stole my money ! paypal can’t do anything for me. It’s a shame becouse it seems like a good idea.

]]> Comment on I wish I had thought of that by billy http://cutter.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/i-wish-i-had-thought-of-that/#comment-21144 billy Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:52:01 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/i-wish-i-had-thought-of-that/#comment-21144 1. measure desired volume in measuring cup. 2. pour in trail mug. 3. scratch line in mug with knife. 1. measure desired volume in measuring cup.
2. pour in trail mug.
3. scratch line in mug with knife.

]]> Comment on It may as well be a brick by Kraig in Loma Linda http://cutter.wordpress.com/2007/10/03/it-may-as-well-be-a-brick/#comment-21143 Kraig in Loma Linda Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:20:14 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2007/10/03/it-may-as-well-be-a-brick/#comment-21143 If I'm in the wilderness enjoying nature, escaping from noise and pollution... and I come across a person talking on a cellphone for non-emergency reasons... I will grab that cellphone out of the person's hands and irretrievably shove it far up their a&&. If I’m in the wilderness enjoying nature, escaping from noise and pollution… and I come across a person talking on a cellphone for non-emergency reasons… I will grab that cellphone out of the person’s hands and irretrievably shove it far up their a&&.

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Mt. LeConte by blounthiker http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/05/trip-report-mt-leconte/#comment-21130 blounthiker Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:43:07 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2005/12/05/trip-report-mt-leconte/#comment-21130 I agree with William; I've been on many hikes in the park and seen people with their dogs on the trail. The restriction is not just for other hikers, but also for the dogs. If you have a bear encounter you can usually get out of it unscathed. With a dog, however, you might not be able to control your pet and it could get killed and/or provoke the bear to attack you. Rules are usually made for good reasons; I think we should respect them. Also I think his poke at the guy's attire was just good-natured; I've seen some pretty funny stuff worn in the park, and I've even looked funny at times as I choose comfort over looks. I agree with William; I’ve been on many hikes in the park and seen people with their dogs on the trail. The restriction is not just for other hikers, but also for the dogs. If you have a bear encounter you can usually get out of it unscathed. With a dog, however, you might not be able to control your pet and it could get killed and/or provoke the bear to attack you. Rules are usually made for good reasons; I think we should respect them. Also I think his poke at the guy’s attire was just good-natured; I’ve seen some pretty funny stuff worn in the park, and I’ve even looked funny at times as I choose comfort over looks.

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday National Trails System Act by the traveler http://cutter.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/happy-birthday-national-trails-system-act/#comment-21128 the traveler Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:09:56 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/?p=432#comment-21128 At least someone had their head on right 40 years ago. Don't tell today's politicians, they mat over turn it! At least someone had their head on right 40 years ago. Don’t tell today’s politicians, they mat over turn it!

]]> Comment on Trip Report: Mt. Kephart by Ronnie Kephart http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/01/17/trip-report-mt-kephart/#comment-21096 Ronnie Kephart Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:03:57 +0000 http://cutter.wordpress.com/2006/01/17/trip-report-mt-kephart/#comment-21096 Dera Libby, Thanks for writing. I just have been serching for family tree "stuff" concerning the Kephart name. Your inclusion of the names of your grandfather and great grandfather were very helpful. I was probably 5 years old when my father took us to MountKephart. I remember portions of that trip very vividly. I can only assume the Ice Water Springs shelter is where we also stayed, for I remember Dad hanging a six pack of canned Cokes from a limb in the water there near the shelter. I know very little about the Kephart's, though I refer people all the time to some of the things of Horace's Our Southern Highlanders often. It was a tryly eye-opening view into a time, a people, and a location that I had no idea about before. One caption under a picture of a lady of the mountains, who I really thought was more like a man, said, "She knows no other lot." Your great grandfather was an insightful individual. Your grandfather's name caught my attention, as if I've heard mom and dad mention it before. I would appreciate some correspondence about some of your family tree if that is possible(kephart@bellsouth.net). Thanks, Ronnie Kephart 4251 Skelley Rd Santa Fe, TN 38482 Dera Libby,
Thanks for writing. I just have been serching for family tree “stuff” concerning the Kephart name. Your inclusion of the names of your grandfather and great grandfather were very helpful.
I was probably 5 years old when my father took us to MountKephart. I remember portions of that trip very vividly. I can only assume the Ice Water Springs shelter is where we also stayed, for I remember Dad hanging a six pack of canned Cokes from a limb in the water there near the shelter.
I know very little about the Kephart’s, though I refer people all the time to some of the things of Horace’s Our Southern Highlanders often. It was a tryly eye-opening view into a time, a people, and a location that I had no idea about before. One caption under a picture of a lady of the mountains, who I really thought was more like a man, said, “She knows no other lot.” Your great grandfather was an insightful individual.

Your grandfather’s name caught my attention, as if I’ve heard mom and dad mention it before. I would appreciate some correspondence about some of your family tree if that is possible(kephart@bellsouth.net).

Thanks,
Ronnie Kephart
4251 Skelley Rd
Santa Fe, TN 38482

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