So who's in?

Hello all you amazing people, you!

So, i'd like to start getting close to a solid number. I had a couple definite yes's and no's but most folks are still in the "that sounds great... and cold... i don't know..." grey area.

If you're definitely planning on coming, please let me know. If you are waiting for some other plans to solidify to say yes or no, can you give me a time frame on when you think you'll have a definite answer for me?

So far, if everyone says yes, that's a total of 15 women (see the left margin for names).

I also think a fair number of people need to hike out Sunday evening. Can you tell me if you're one of those people? I want to get an idea of how many folks are hiking out too. Unless we plan on doing a loop, we'll need to organize drop off/pick up/car parking logistics around this.

Ok. i think that's all. With the weather cooling off so significantly in the last week or so, the call of the forest is getting stronger than ever. Can't wait to sit around a fire with all your wild and wonderful hearts and howl at the moon.

Places to go...?

Here are all the places i know about and some info on each... Please vote in the comment section below. We have all different skill and experience levels so wherever we go, i think we should stay away from super challenging routes.

Dolly Sods
- about 4 hours from baltimore
- moderate hiking
- beautiful views
- we did this last time and it worked out well for those who had to hike out early

Old Rag
- 3 hours from baltimore
- moderate hiking with a rocky scramble
- beautiful views
(i think backpacking/camping is allowed here but i'm having trouble finding info on this)

Moshannon
- 4+ hours from baltimore (northwest so even further for those coming from DCish area)
- ive never been there so i don't  know much about it...

Appalachian Trail (reno monument to harpers ferry?)
- 1 hr 15 min from baltimore
- easy-moderate hiking
- beautiful view at the top of the switchbacks to come down toward harpers ferry and foot bridge is cool
- this one would be super easy to plan an early hike out for those that had to get back sunday night
(my car was broken into when left at the trail head parking though and all my stuff was taken, so something to consider.)

Dates

I haven't heard from all of you, so this isn't set in stone. However, it looks like November 21, 22, and 23 (that's a Saturday through Monday, some of us will be taking the day off work) will work for those i have heard from. If this doesn't work for you, please speak up now! For those of you worried about taking a Monday off, we can also try to set the route in such a way that an early hike out is manageable Sunday evening.

Now, let's talk about where to go. I've had a couple of votes for Dolly Sods again. Is everyone happy with that? There are some other options too: Appalachian Trail (MD and/or WVA sections?), Moshannon (Allegheny Front Trail?), anyone else have anything?

Keep in mind, Dolly Sods is like a 4 hour drive...

Let me know what your vote is and if you have info on another good place to go. I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Any place we go (within driving distance) will be cold by the end of November. Start thinking about the cold weather gear you may need now so you can keep an eye out for sales, goodwill finds, hand-me-downs, etc. Remember NO COTTON and layers, layers, layers! If you want more info on what you may need, shoot me any email or text.