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-------- Original message --------From: James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org> Date: 5/26/21  8:32 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Kathryn Herndon-Powell <kherndon at appalachiantrail.org>, Josh Kloehn <jkloehn at appalachiantrail.org>, Conner McBane <cmcbane at appalachiantrail.org>, Andrew Downs <adowns at appalachiantrail.org>, Anne Maio <trailsamkm at aol.com>, doug_levin65 at hotmail.com, Jim  Houck <houckjw at bellsouth.net>, "Blevins, Evan L -FS" <evan.blevins at usda.gov>, "Edward T Wright, FS" <edward.t.wright at usda.gov>, janida.bonham at usda.gov, Mia Fernandez <mfernandez at appalachiantrail.org>, Suzanne Neal <sneal at appalachiantrail.org> Cc: wbracknell at juno.com, Emily Mayo <emayo at appalachiantrail.org>, marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov, john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov, barry.garten at usda.gov, christopher.ramey at usda.gov, theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov, Eric Giebelstein <ericgiebelstein at wildernessstewards.org>, MRATC Info <mratcinfo at gmail.com>, btrus at infionline.net, andrew.stern at dcr.virginia.gov, kelsey.mortensen at usda.gov, matthew.helt at usda.gov, swainsj at hotmail.com, terry.s.walker at gmail.com, judyjim at skybest.com, jordon.blevins at dcr.virginia.gov, Bill Pruehsner <wpruehsner at gmail.com>, mudandflood at gmail.com, James Baum <jamesbaumjr919 at gmail.com> Subject: Mount Rogers Ridgerunner Report Week 5 

Hey guys,




A sunny and warm week on the trail.




Thanks for all the hard work everyone has done making this section clear of obstructions and garbage.  The cleanliness of the parking areas is a real surprise.  Thanks, again.




Looking forward to seeing my friends from the Forest Service on the mountain for the rest of the Summer.





Have a great Memorial Day weekend,
James "Slim Jim" Baum


Mount Rogers Ridgerunner
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Office: In The Woods
Phone 336.209.8799
jbaum at appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org



From: James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
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Subject: Mt Rogers Ridgerunner Report Week 4
 


Good morning,


Warmer weather, happy hikers and a well maintained trail system.  


I did have a report of a threatening hiker on Monday.  I was able to locate him and get a photo.  He was talkative during our brief interaction.  The Damascus Police deemed him a
 Non threat to himself and others after speaking with him on Friday night during Trail Days.


Other than some motorcycles waking me up, it was a wonderful week.


Have a wonderful day,



James "Slim Jim" Baum


Mount Rogers Ridgerunner
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Office: In The Woods
Phone 336.209.8799
jbaum at appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org



From: James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
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 James Baum <jamesbaumjr919 at gmail.com>
Subject: Mount Rogers Ridgerunner Report Week 3
 


Hey guys,


Another wonderful week on the trail. 


Still some reports of Norovirus, but not as many as last week.


Hikers are very happy to have privies and bear boxes in Virginia.  I let them know the bear boxes end at Trimpi and to be ready to store their food in a safe manner.


I am very happy with the small amount of garbage in the Highlands.  I expected much more.  


Plan to hiker from Adkins to VA 16 tomorrow, thanks to a shuttle from Mr Blevins.  Jim H, I will try and get you an update via email tomorrow evening if I encounter any obstructions.


Plan to hike out of town on Sunday with the Trail Days crowd and get them off to a good start, at least to Elk Garden.


Have a great week and hope to see you on the trail,






James "Slim Jim" Baum

Mount Rogers Ridgerunner
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Office: In The Woods
Phone 336.209.8799
jbaum at appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org



From: James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:21:24 PM
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 Neal <sneal at appalachiantrail.org>
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Subject: Re: Mount Rogers Ridgerunner Report Week 2
 


Hey guys,


I think I have everyone included this week.  Sorry I missed a few of you last week.


If you are out and about on the trail, there have been some sick hikers with norovirus like symptoms, in Damascus and after hiking out North.


I had another great week on the trail.  No serious issues to report the trail is in great shape and the hikers are in high spirits.  



James "Slim Jim" Baum


Mount Rogers Ridgerunner
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Office: In The Woods
Phone 336.209.8799
jbaum at appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org



From: James Baum
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Subject: Mount Rogers Ridgerunner Report
 


Hey guys,


Not much hiking this week.  But I enjoyed touring the Highlands with Mr Blevins and having the other VARO Ridgerunners down to Elk Garden on Friday.


Going forward, my off days will be Tuesday and Wednesday's.


Tracking down a lost tent, locating some blow downs North of Hurricane Shelter and some North of Teas Road and helping install a bear box are on the agenda for Wednesday and Thursday.


I apologize if I left someone of the list.  I will add them next week and if you notice someone missing, please share this e mail with them and let me know.  Thanks




Have a wonderful week,







James "Slim Jim" Baum


Mount Rogers Ridgerunner
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Office: In The Woods
Phone 336.209.8799
jbaum at appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org










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