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PHILMONT SHAKEDOWN HIKE - JULY 17, 2011
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| Bright and early Benjamin, and Brandon stand at the trailhead with full packs prepared to begin their Philmont shakedown hike near Elizabeth Furnace Va. | |
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| Over the the duration of the trip the crew hiked on 3 different trails, the first being the Massanutten trail. | Brandon snaps a quick picture of the crew taking a water break. |
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The first of many breathtaking views of the mountains along the trail. |
Mr Bitgood and Mr Washechek climb one of the many steep hills. |
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| Another breathtaking view of the mountains from the trail. | A beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. |
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| The crew pauses for a water break and picture on top of the Buzzard Rock overlook. | A view of Fort Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains from the Fort Valley overlook. |
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| The crew stops at the highest point of the hike, Meneka peak, for a lunch break. | |
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| Lunch time is over, time to hit the trail. | This map shows the route hiked by the Philmont crew. The total distance was 8.7 miles with an elevation gain of 2,075 ft. |
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| The crew stops for a packs off break to hydrate and check the map as the trails were not always clearly marked. | Along the trail the crew came across a Snake X-ing and proceeded to take a few pictures and help the snake off the trail so it wouldn't be stepped on. |
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| the snake posed for a close up before leaving the trail. |
Extreme Closeup!
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Back
in the Signal Knob parking lot, the group takes one last picture
before getting some frozen custard and making a brief stop at
the Apple House on the way home. |
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