WNC> 8th Annual John Rock Hang July 21-23 2017

**Tacoma96** · 07-08-2017, 18:47

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4KQG7QQBuA

Bumping this link on how to get from parking lot to hanging spot if needed.

**Slugger** · 07-08-2017, 19:41

I think I will try to make this one. I'm dying to get some fresh pine scent again...starting to have withdrawal symptoms! Probably arriving Friday late morning.

**TallPaul** · 07-09-2017, 05:23

Well it's always something with this hang. Happens to be the only weekend this summer my college kid will be home. You all enjoy. And maybe once I'm an empty nester I'll make this one

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**Phantom Grappler** · 07-09-2017, 05:41

TallPaul, we gonna miss you. And you and your kids and friends make great trail trip reports. I remember when I watched your video kayaking still waters near the coast--even though it was a video-I thought an alligator was gonna eat you, when you got out to drag

boat over tree in water.

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**El Gordo** · 07-09-2017, 13:15

Thanks for all the info, folks. We will carry hard copy, and a day or so before we should know what Friday arrival time we are shooting for.

**wcannon32** · 07-09-2017, 14:26

Originally Posted by Tacoma96

And we have people going from camp to the parking lot frequently. If you know of an arrival time to the parking lot we can have someone meet you. I will be meeting someone at the parking lot on Friday at 1PM myself.

Taco I'll try and shoot for 1pm Friday to follow also. If earlier I'll try and alert here the week of.

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**Tacoma96** · 07-09-2017, 19:02

Originally Posted by wcannon32

Taco I'll try and shoot for 1pm Friday to follow also. If earlier I'll try and alert here the week of.

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Good deal, once you arrive at the parking lot go left to the end and that's where most of us park, a lot more shade in that area.

**Phantom Grappler** · 07-10-2017, 22:42

Is anyone bringing Dutch's new Chameleon? And PapaSmurf's new Raven?
I want to see them both and hear about them from owners.
And Foxpoop, I need to see your new water filter. It's time I learned how to do something---carrying water up the hill could make me inclined to learn something about filtering.
Only a few more days
What will I forget this time?

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**Gqgeek81** · 07-11-2017, 05:28

Foxpoop and I will both have the BeFree in various configurations.

I'd like to see the Chameleon myself. I'm also looking forward to taking a closer look at Bonefire's setup so I can steal ideas for my own DIY setup

Question: Does anyone have an estimate on how long it takes to climb up and down Looking Glass Rock? I'm toying with bagging that on the way in Thursday before the weekend crowds start.

**Intimidator** · 07-11-2017, 05:38

Originally Posted by Gqgeek81

Foxpoop and I will both have the BeFree in various configurations.

I'd like to see the Chameleon myself. I'm also looking forward to taking a closer look at Bonefire's setup so I can steal ideas for my own DIY setup

Question: Does anyone have an estimate on how long it takes to climb up and down Looking Glass Rock? I'm toying with bagging that on the way in Thursday before the weekend crowds start.

I will also have the befree filter. I have a bonefire, but I am going to be testing a ridgerunner using raftingtiggers hiking pole. I can bring a few other unique hammocks if people want to try some. I saw the chameleon at trail days, but I would like to see a DH Raven. It is about the only hammock I haven't seen. I wish I still had the Amok for this hang.
Namely:
1.7 Robic Hybrid XL w/net and quilt window
Just Bill luxury Bridge Hammock

Looking Glass rock is like a 6.5 mile trip out and back, maybe?

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