The Weekend Plans Thread

Who's doing what this weekend?

I'm rock climbing this Saturday - it'll be my first time on trad gear. Going to do some pretty low moderate routes.

I can't wait.

Probably mtn bike on sunday.

Roam...you going to try leading?

I have a feeling I'm going to be laying down with my knee packed with ice and elevated....again. I'll know more in an hour or two.

leading? maybe, we'll see how it 'feels' that day. I'd like to give it a go, maybe we'll do the route a second time and I'll try to lead a pitch, knowing the moves and stances the second time around.

The climbing is addicting!

I may go mountain biking at a local mountain biking course at the end of the bike trail here on Saturday, I am just getting into biking so It will probebly be the easiest track they have LOL and Sunday i think I'll drive down to Shades State Park and do some kick ass hiking....:)

Hey! This place is looking good...

Saturday may or may not be a wine & dine a AT Thru-hiker day, complete with overnight. We'll see how his schedule goes.

There's a dayhike in the weekend somewhere. Either up Mount Tammany on the AT in NJ or the nature trails nearby with the kids.

Not definite yet.

dayhikes rock! When you can't get out overnite, you can at least feel like you got out and did something. Usually get to go somewhere you might otherwise not go.

no plans this weekend for me :(

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dayhikes rock! When you can't get out overnite, you can at least feel like you got out and did something. Usually get to go somewhere you might otherwise not go.

I agree! Even if its very local, I just like getting out. Due to my work schedual, and having one car, I can't get out to backpack every weekend so I do the bast I can.....even if that makes some folks think I'm NOT a backpacker ;)

Heading out to the Smokies with the family and do a little backpacking.
Laurel's first real backpack should get here tomorrow.

w00t!

I'm doing my annual get together with old friends. Some of us see each other regularly, others no longer live in the PNW so are seen on a less frequent basis. Normally, 3 or 4 of us go on a 5 day death march backpacking trip. We've hit some beautiful spots over the past 10 or so years, but to encourage some of our non-backpacking buddies, we are planning something a little different this year. We're going to set up a nice, luxurious drive-in basecamp near Mt. Baker, then do dayhikes in the area. We're heading out Thursday morning to claim a primo spot, and plan to hike every day between Friday and Tuesday. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather! Trip report to follow.

I forgot I have a wedding to go to, then I was asked if I wanted to go to Savage Gulf after the wedding. Things are looking up.
Next week I pack for my Canada trip :)

Ewker, that sounds like fun!

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Laurel's first real backpack should get here tomorrow.

Yeah for Laurel!!!

Dang Ewker - where at in Canada - I was wanting to go to Mt. Assinaboine (sp???) this fall, but it probably won't happen.

I'm going to get a bath this weekend....

Roam, I am going to Mt Robson/ Berg Lake area. Then over to the Canadian side of Glacier. I am so looking forward to it.

Ewker, I will be looking foward to the TR....... I've always wanted to hike Glacier---Better take a lot of pictures.

My daughters and I are going up to hike along the New River in West Virginia, camp overnight then whitewater raft back down to the car. Sort of a loop hike. We'll be meeting up with Randall and Chunmusic (and his daughter). Don't know much about them, but they are TTers so they must be fine people.

Randall is a hoot, and Chin is good people :) You will be in good hands!

we are going car camping (GASP) but it is for a good cause. we are going to see out son who is working at boy scout camp. I miss him so much it hurts :(
but we will take him to see the new simpson movie on his day off on Mon.

Have fun maple---don't get into too much trouble (sheesh, car campers) ;)

Working. No big surprise there...

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we are going car camping (GASP) but it is for a good cause. we are going to see out son who is working at boy scout camp. I miss him so much it hurts :(
but we will take him to see the new simpson movie on his day off on Mon.

I worked on Boy Scout Camp Staff three summers from 14 to 16 - some of the best times of my life those three summers! It was a tremendous experience for me - I'm sure it is for him too. Have fun!

One of the best parts was being away from home with a bunch of other teens for 6 weeks straight thru the summer!

when we saw him last, he was having a hard time ajusting. so i hope he is getting along better.

No hiking but camping out in a field in the hills above Santa Cruz for some friends' wedding reception. Should be a blast!

I'm going on a little overnighter this weekend, my son called me from College and asked if we could go backpacking for his Birthday, well... hmmmm OKAY!!!! Seems the boy is hooked, he wanted a new backpack for his Birthday and a trip to take it on...LOL!

After a little change in plans...we are headed to Mineral King (Sequoia NP)for the weekend. Looking at camping at Upper Monarch or Crystal Lake and try to summit Sawtooth Peak or maybe Mineral Peak. Sawtooth Pics and TR

So it will be My son Josh and his girlfriend Katie, my son Nathan, Exavius(Tekdude) and myself. Should be a fun weekend!

WW, I'm jealous

Thanks Matt...it turned out to be a great trip!

We stayed at Upper Monarch Lake...

White sandy beaches and clear Sierra water.

We bagged Sawtooth Peak (12,343') Sunday morning before packing up and heading home.

Nice.
Backpacking with the kids was fun.
Dayhiker brought out two of his and MDS brought his daughter. Chili and Nurse Goodbody came out too.

It rained a bit but we had tarps and it certainly didn't slow down the kids.

fun fun fun.

Had a great time in the New River Gorge backpacking and whitewater rafting. Randall could make it due to a medical issue, but I met Chinmusic and his daughter April. They are indeed good people. We had a blast, got dirty then cleaned up in the river.

I have a TR on the other, other site.

Im hoping we get some rain so the streams rise and I can go fishing over the weekend.

Had a great climb on Lumpy Ridge last Saturday.

WW, that's an(other) incredible picture!

Made plans today to go back up to Lumpy and climb on Saturday. Not sure about Sunday - we'll see - might have to work on Sunday (Lets hope not).

Photos from last weekend.

This weekend my family is leaving me with the dog. So I have the weekend to burn. Planning a PA mid-State car camp. It is listed on Thebackpacker.com trip page. It is a lounge around trip more than anything else. Anyone is welcome to join me. I expect it to be in the Bald Eagle State Forest. Family friendly. Bring the kids. If you are interested let me know and I'll work out the details with you. The State Forest sites are free. All that is needed is a permit which I will take care of getting.

weekend went great. the weather held out for us. Our son was ready to come home after we gave him a little to much TLC :(
but the following morning, he felt better and stayed. I am so proud of him to be able to stick it out. They are working them very hard but he looks good.
tree and myself went skinny dipping in the Upper Delaware River. poor fishes will never be the same haha

Glad the kid is doing well Mapes!

thanks roam. seeing him again this weekend. then going kayaking

Next Wednesday my wife and I are headed to Maui for 7 days!!!
We're celebrating our 25th Anniversary.

Have a great time WW. That should be a wonderful trip.

I'm hoping my climbing partner is free and the weather cooperates, if not, I'll try and hit up a 13er in the Park that I've been wanting to summit all winter!

my weekend plans are changing diapers. Singing paul mccartney songs to Liam and going to the grocery store.

Next weekend will be my first weekend on the trail since January. My first actual backpacking trip since November.

our plans are to take the Boy Scouts camping. The best part is our daughter twig nut is also going :)

looking forward to getting out of town for the weekened!

I need to make a plan - otherwise I won't do anything.

Got my friend's wedding to go to.

Hmmm. I'd like to do a day hike.

I wish...this weekend get one house ready for guests for the Masters. Saturday I will also be building a handicapped ramp at my lake house and....then work Sunday. Monday starts the Annual Insanity known as the Masters Golf tournament.

I'm hoping to be climbing something, somewhere on saturday But I'm for sure going skiing on sunday!

lyra and I are getting away from the baby this weekend and having our first night alone together since Liam was born.... whoohoo!!!!!

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lyra and I are getting away from the baby this weekend and having our first night alone together since Liam was born.... whoohoo!!!!!

Good for you two! It'll get really easy to not do that now and then - but you HAVE to!

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lyra and I are getting away from the baby this weekend and having our first night alone together since Liam was born.... whoohoo!!!!!

Ruh-Roh!!! Stewie at home with the babysitter and Mom and Dad upto no good! This should be a very interesting trip report!

Sunday dayhike with Natalie and Killa! Just need to figure out where to go?

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lyra and I are getting away from the baby this weekend and having our first night alone together since Liam was born.... whoohoo!!!!!

bring your rain coat *hint hint*

have a fun time!