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3/99 Tar Hollow "It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." Prov 21:19 Day 1 Went to Tar Hollow with the plan to camp at the fire tower and day hike the south loop. Because I didn't get off work until 3PM I didn't get to the trail head until 5:30 PM and into camp until 7 PM. This trip was destined to be a bad one. I forgot to stop and buy batteries for my Zipp Stove! I melted water over the camp fire and cooked over the fire too. The dehydrated spaghetti was kick-ass. The water that I melted over the fire from snow was so smoky and nasty I couldn't drink it. I was so dehydrated that my muscles were cramping all night. My plastic ground sheet is WAY too slick for snow. I just got up and went home the next morning. Total Miles: 3 [This was one of those crappy trips that are so vital to the learning process. I learned a lot from this trip. I learned how to properly cook over a fire; always over coals and not the fire. I have always used a stove and not a fire. I learned that my Nebo Pyramid tarp/tent is not the best thing for snow camping. And I learned that you HAVE TO DRINK WATER. I learned that a packing list is vital. This last lesson has not been learned to this day as I still never use one.] |
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