[Path-list] Fwd: Mount Rogers Ridgerunner Report Week 5

Ron Hudnell ronhudnell at gmail.com
Thu May 27 18:11:55 MDT 2021 

Seems like a lot of car camping going on.

Great photo of that one flame azalea!

James is a great Ridge Runner and friend of PATH...

On 5/27/2021 6:04 PM, Jim Houck via Path-list wrote:
> FYI
> Jim
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy Tab®
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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 <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:47:34 AM
> *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 <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 
> <janida.bonham at usda.gov>; Mia Fernandez 
> <mfernandez at appalachiantrail.org>; Suzanne Neal 
> <sneal at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Cc:* wbracknell at juno.com <wbracknell at juno.com>; Emily Mayo 
> <emayo at appalachiantrail.org>; andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov>; marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov>; john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov>; barry.garten at usda.gov 
> <barry.garten at usda.gov>; christopher.ramey at usda.gov 
> <christopher.ramey at usda.gov>; theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov>; Eric Giebelstein 
> <ericgiebelstein at wildernessstewards.org>; MRATC Info 
> <mratcinfo at gmail.com>; btrus at infionline.net <btrus at infionline.net>; 
> andrew.stern at dcr.virginia.gov <andrew.stern at dcr.virginia.gov>; 
> kelsey.mortensen at usda.gov <kelsey.mortensen at usda.gov>; 
> matthew.helt at usda.gov <matthew.helt at usda.gov>; swainsj at hotmail.com 
> <swainsj at hotmail.com>; terry.s.walker at gmail.com 
> <terry.s.walker at gmail.com>; judyjim at skybest.com <judyjim at skybest.com>; 
> jordon.blevins at dcr.virginia.gov <jordon.blevins at dcr.virginia.gov>; 
> Bill Pruehsner <wpruehsner at gmail.com>; mudandflood at gmail.com 
> <mudandflood at gmail.com>; James Baum <jamesbaumjr919 at gmail.com>
> *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 <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:15:10 PM
> *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 <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 
> <janida.bonham at usda.gov>; Mia Fernandez 
> <mfernandez at appalachiantrail.org>; Suzanne Neal 
> <sneal at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Cc:* wbracknell at juno.com <wbracknell at juno.com>; Emily Mayo 
> <emayo at appalachiantrail.org>; andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov>; marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov>; john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov>; barry.garten at usda.gov 
> <barry.garten at usda.gov>; christopher.ramey at usda.gov 
> <christopher.ramey at usda.gov>; theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov>; Eric Giebelstein 
> <ericgiebelstein at wildernessstewards.org>; MRATC Info 
> <mratcinfo at gmail.com>; btrus at infionline.net <btrus at infionline.net>; 
> andrew.stern at dcr.virginia.gov <andrew.stern at dcr.virginia.gov>; 
> kelsey.mortensen at usda.gov <kelsey.mortensen at usda.gov>; 
> matthew.helt at usda.gov <matthew.helt at usda.gov>; swainsj at hotmail.com 
> <swainsj at hotmail.com>; terry.s.walker at gmail.com 
> <terry.s.walker at gmail.com>; judyjim at skybest.com <judyjim at skybest.com>; 
> jordon.blevins at dcr.virginia.gov <jordon.blevins at dcr.virginia.gov>; 
> Bill Pruehsner <wpruehsner at gmail.com>; mudandflood at gmail.com 
> <mudandflood at gmail.com>; 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 <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* James Baum <jbaum at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:21:24 PM
> *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 <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 
> <janida.bonham at usda.gov>; Mia Fernandez 
> <mfernandez at appalachiantrail.org>; Suzanne Neal 
> <sneal at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Cc:* wbracknell at juno.com <wbracknell at juno.com>; Emily Mayo 
> <emayo at appalachiantrail.org>; andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov>; marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov>; john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov>; barry.garten at usda.gov 
> <barry.garten at usda.gov>; christopher.ramey at usda.gov 
> <christopher.ramey at usda.gov>; theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov>; Eric Giebelstein 
> <ericgiebelstein at wildernessstewards.org>; MRATC Info 
> <mratcinfo at gmail.com>; btrus at infionline.net <btrus at infionline.net>
> *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 <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* James Baum
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:35:57 PM
> *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 <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 
> <janida.bonham at usda.gov>; Mia Fernandez 
> <mfernandez at appalachiantrail.org>; Suzanne Neal 
> <sneal at appalachiantrail.org>
> *Cc:* wbracknell at juno.com <wbracknell at juno.com>; Emily Mayo 
> <emayo at appalachiantrail.org>; andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <andrew.sterns at dcr.virginia.gov>; marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <marceia.holland at dcr.virginia.gov>; john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <john.allison at dcr.virginia.gov>; barry.garten at usda.gov 
> <barry.garten at usda.gov>; christopher.ramey at usda.gov 
> <christopher.ramey at usda.gov>; theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov 
> <theresa.tibbs at dcr.virginia.gov>; Eric Giebelstein 
> <ericgiebelstein at wildernessstewards.org>; MRATC Info 
> <mratcinfo at gmail.com>; btrus at infionline.net <btrus at infionline.net>
> *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 <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
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