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  • mmChris
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      July 13, 2006 at 1:10 am
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      #47339 |

      We plan to take the Avalon Trail up to the Willey Range Trail and back again. We’re a pretty small group at this point, more are welcome!

      Z-man
        August 26, 2006 at 1:04 am
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        #52554

        Okay, so I am completely new to the Whites, and was wondering…Where are we meeting up? 😮

        Iw ill probably come in on Friday, take a half day from work and then make the drive up. I am not sure how long of a drive it is going to be, but I’d rather get in early while still light out. You know, being in a new place and all..

        mmChris
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          August 26, 2006 at 1:09 am
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          #52555

          We are staying at the KOA Broken Branch Campground, which is on Woodstock NH. You can check it out and get directions by cruising over to their web site:

          http://www.brokenbranchcampground.com/

          We’ll probably hit the trailhead at about 8:00 AM so we can be sure we’ll hit the summit by noon. If you’ve never really hiked, you should try to get a decent pair of boots and break them in before the hike. You should also be sure to have some non-cotton clothing to hike in, EMS has some excellent options.

          Welcome aboard!

          Z-man
            August 26, 2006 at 1:15 am
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            #52556

            I’ve hiked a bunch, in the past and run a bunch..so I should be okay. i did just pickup a new pair of Garmont boots and have been wearing them a bunch. Hitting Bear Mountain (CT) this weekend for a hike, and plan on giving the boots a good go…

            i also have a bunch of moisturewhick stuff.

            Looking forward to the hike :beer:

            mmChris
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              August 26, 2006 at 1:19 am
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              #52557

              Awesome! Do you think you’ll make it to the Broken Branch? Dome and I will have “the condo” (camper) which will be nice.

              Z-man
                August 26, 2006 at 1:35 am
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                #52558

                I think so…Trying to work my bosses to get Friday as a 1/2 day… I alos have a new tent on its way so I kind want to give it a whirl..lol I’d rather get there Friday night then leave at like 2 in the morning here to get up there Saturday 😮 That would make for a very long day… lol

                mmChris
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                  August 26, 2006 at 1:46 am
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                  #52559

                  You’re absolutely right about that! I used to live down that way (Bridgewater, NJ) so I know what the drive is like. And you’d have to leave by 1:00 AM at the latest to make it, unless you own a plane or helicopter!

                  Z-man
                    August 26, 2006 at 1:55 am
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                    #52560

                    LOL!

                    Wish I was that rich…hahaha

                    Just got off the phone with a buddy of mine, I went to College with him, he may come and join as well.

                    BTW I assume you have a flag? I am going to bring one as well…My buddy was in the Marines and flew it over Afghanistan and Iraq. Then gave it to me, so I was gonna bring it as well to fly high. Not a big Flag though,…

                    mmChris
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                      August 26, 2006 at 2:00 am
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                      #52561

                      I do have a flag, two in fact (including one with only 48 stars!) but I would much rather use yours! Please bring it along and I’ll take care of the flag pole.

                      TrekMan
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                        August 27, 2006 at 12:46 pm
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                        #52562

                        FYI … I live in Suffield CT and can get to Crawford Notch in under 4 hours. Not sure where in CT you are coming from.

                        mmChris
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                          August 27, 2006 at 4:04 pm
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                          #52563

                          Ooops, you’re right. From CT will be shorter!

                          Z-man
                            August 28, 2006 at 2:06 am
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                            #52564

                            I am going to be coming from Stamford. I am planning for about 5-5.5 hrs. Work until noon, then head out about 12:30-1pm. Ther no later then 7-7:30.

                            Need to work out the actual directions and stuff though. Still haven’t even mapquested the campground yet. lol

                            mmChris
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                              August 28, 2006 at 3:13 am
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                              #52565

                              It’s super easy. From Stamford (my Grandmother lives there!) take 95 to 91 to 84 to 90 to 290 to 495 to 93 to exit 31. Piece o’ cake!

                              Z-man
                                August 28, 2006 at 11:45 am
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                                #52566

                                @Chris wrote:

                                It’s super easy. From Stamford (my Grandmother lives there!) take 95 to 91 to 84 to 90 to 290 to 495 to 93 to exit 31. Piece o’ cake!

                                😮 :beer:

                                Sounds easy enough 8)

                                Z-man
                                  September 1, 2006 at 11:11 pm
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                                  #52567

                                  :flag:

                                  Keep your fingers crossed. I know a bunch of folks in the military and put in a request for some fly bys if they could work it…A buddy is going to see if any flights are going to be heading out of Pease from 12-2 on that day and if they could to Fly by…

                                  *Finger’s Crossed*

                                  Seeing the A-10 flyby is what gave me the idea…

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