Re: Backcountry Fitness Challenge 2009 SIGNUP

colt1911carry · by colt1911carry on Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:58 pm

OH,

You are definately an inspiration to all of us! Keep up the good work!

ouachita hiker · by ouachita hiker on Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:13 pm

Colt,

My goal, don't know if it will happen this year, is to hike at least 50 miles. I would like to hike from the Queen Whilimena State Part to the Talimena State park in OK on the OT. That is a little over 51 miles. Then I would like to do a thru hike of the OT.
Lofty goals but some day I will do it, at least before I need another knee replacement!

OH

Preacha Man · by Preacha Man on Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:06 pm

OH, That is the exact section I hve been looking at doing for some time now, only reverse. I have already bought the trail hankies and everything. Oh well, maybe we both can do it this year.

ouachita hiker · by ouachita hiker on Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:26 pm

Dewight,

If you start at queen whilimena you will go DOWN Rich Mountain instead of going UP it, quite a elevation gain! Hey maybe some time we can look into doing it together?

OH

Preacha Man · by Preacha Man on Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:45 pm

I know, but that is part of the fun Twisted Evil

. Amanda and I really want to get out more this Spring and Summer. I will let you know if we make any plans. To keep on subject with this thread, my goal is around 200 miles this year. I do not kow if I can do it, but I already have 3 down, 197 to go Laughing

ouachita hiker · by ouachita hiker on Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:20 pm

Dwight,

I don't remember much about my solo hike from Winding Start (in OK) to the lodge but I do remember that hike up Rich Mnt.! Although I know that there has been improvment to the trail. I don't have a mile figure that I want to do but I want to do more than I have in a long time.

OH

Trail Monkey · by Trail Monkey on Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:39 pm

Ok.. Colt and I have been talking. Bushwhacking, Backpacking, Hiking and Trail Work, What about Trail Running. Seems to me as long as its dirt or a gravel road then it should count. When the days get longer I hit the trails but to run. Herb Parsons is a great lake around here thats about 6 miles long. I usually run it twice on either a Sat or Sun. Weather your walking or running it should be about the same as a day hike.. actually at 12 miles it prob would be out of most peoples "Day Hike" criteria lol. Colt said the same thing as me, at that distance as long as its not a paved trail, as in a jogging trail or running lap, then it should still count. As long as its wooded and you work your ass off. Anyone doubting the work out is more than free to join me on either loop affraid

Preacha Man · by Preacha Man on Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:45 am

TM, I have Fayetteville Lake trail that is 5 or 6 miles too, but 1.5 miles of it is paved, the rest is dirt trail through the woods, is that ok? Smile

The whole thing is fitness, and just getting out. I am taing my neighbor on the Old Butterfield this Sunday evening and Monday. I hope to take him on some other trails and make it a bit longer hike than the 15 miles of the regular Butterfield. I will have to post back how many miles we log.

Jay · by Jay on Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:45 am

As you guys know, many trails (especially the longer ones) utilize existing roads as part of the trail. One part of the Womble Trail follows probably a half mile of a major highway. It all counts.

If it's an actual trail with verifiable mileage, it counts. Everything else would probably have to qualify under the same rules as bushwhacking. It's the only way I know to keep things fair and simple.

Trail Monkey · by Trail Monkey on Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:14 am

Yep thats kind of what I thought too Jay.. lol

Jay · by Jay on Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:10 pm

I'll be heading out of town tomorrow for work stuff, but I will still be posting the teams tomorrow night.

Last chance to get signed up!

Jay · by Jay on Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:59 am

Hey gang...I'm sending this from my phone.
I'm sick that i havent had internet access where i am and havent been able to post the teams yet...i know ur all excited to find out! I sure am!

I'll have some free time tomorrow, so im going to find internet access and sort it all out. I had an outside party draw names for us tonight and will post the results tomorrow.

Sorry again for the delay guys.
Jay

trailrelic · by trailrelic on Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:12 pm

Count me in! I'm going to Caney Creek with OH for some maintenance this weekend.
Let's get hiking!

Mark

Jay · by Jay on Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:49 pm

Hey Trailrelic! Glad you're on board for the challenge...

This will make things interesting, but in order to keep the teams even, I need to put you on my team (Trail Stompers).

I added bostonmntman to the other team last, so I have to alternate.

So, now you have to keep going on trips with OH so he won't get ahead of us! I'll add you. Remember to post your mileage in the correct forum!

Hopefully I'll get to hike with you soon.

ouachita hiker · by ouachita hiker on Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:51 pm

Jay,

He is probably on his way to my place. We are going in to EARN those miles/points in the morning. I will tell him either later in the night or in the morning. You guys are lucky, he guides trips for the Dallas Sierra Club. You got to get back into Caney Creek to see what we have accomplished!

Tom