I'm the bald guy in the gray cloak lol. Overall it was a great experience and can't wait to go again!
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Barandir
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Finally got to the Ren Fest down here in Georgia this past Saturday, and got a few pics!
I'm the bald guy in the gray cloak lol. Overall it was a great experience and can't wait to go again!
I'm the bald guy in the gray cloak lol. Overall it was a great experience and can't wait to go again!
Barandir, a Third Age Dunedain, also known as Brand or the Goshawk.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.
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Looks like you all had a good time.
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looks like it was a cool day 
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After-action report for the Misty Mountain Rangers patrol on Hevensday, the 17th of Thrimidge, the year 1424 by the Shire Reckoning - year 2 of the Fourth Age of Middle-earth (Sunday, May 7th, 2023, Gregorian).
In short, we had a very fine hike in the Pike National Forest, at Rampart Reservoir! Our party consisted of 5 Rangers, including myself. We convened outside the large Walton-Market in the alpine village of Woodland Park, from which point we made caravan up to the trailhead. This was a bit daunting, as the road was not easy to follow, and there were signs of numerous orc settlements in the area [Lots of “no-trespassing signs, and some very grouchy locals who apparently do not care for their road being used frequently by hikers]. Finally arriving at the trailhead, we ventured out into the wilds. Beautiful vistas abounded, with wonderful views of the lake and the peak of Caradhras [Pikes Peak].
The weather was fair, although QUITE breezy, and at one point it even snowed briefly, despite the temperature remaining in the mid-50s or so.
We hiked down to the area by the lake, surveying the area for any possible orc patrols, but luckily found none of any major concern. At the western end of the lake there was a swift-running stream, which we decided to investigate, despite it being in the opposite direction of our intended route, and along the way we met a number of locals and their faithful hounds, apparently out for a day of trade and/or recreation. At the mouth of the stream, we turned back and made for our original path, which led east and northward in a large loop back towards the trailhead. Overall, we added about 2 miles to our original path, and once back at the trailhead we had completed something close to 6.5 miles in total.
All told, it was a beautiful trail, closely adjacent to several other very nice (if slightly busier) trail systems, and I would absolutely explore this area again! Along the way we observed many curious rock formations, a wide array of local flora, and one obvious sign of local predators - we found the leg of a deer along the trail which had likely been discarded there fairly recently by a bear or mountain lion!.
Afterwards, three of us visited a local tavern [The Swiss Chalet] for some very fine cuisine (I partook of a truly fantastic wild-boar stew, personally) and shared a lovely bottle of wine, before heading back down from the mountains to our respective homes.
Can’t wait for the next outing! Hope you all enjoy the pics!
In short, we had a very fine hike in the Pike National Forest, at Rampart Reservoir! Our party consisted of 5 Rangers, including myself. We convened outside the large Walton-Market in the alpine village of Woodland Park, from which point we made caravan up to the trailhead. This was a bit daunting, as the road was not easy to follow, and there were signs of numerous orc settlements in the area [Lots of “no-trespassing signs, and some very grouchy locals who apparently do not care for their road being used frequently by hikers]. Finally arriving at the trailhead, we ventured out into the wilds. Beautiful vistas abounded, with wonderful views of the lake and the peak of Caradhras [Pikes Peak].
The weather was fair, although QUITE breezy, and at one point it even snowed briefly, despite the temperature remaining in the mid-50s or so.
We hiked down to the area by the lake, surveying the area for any possible orc patrols, but luckily found none of any major concern. At the western end of the lake there was a swift-running stream, which we decided to investigate, despite it being in the opposite direction of our intended route, and along the way we met a number of locals and their faithful hounds, apparently out for a day of trade and/or recreation. At the mouth of the stream, we turned back and made for our original path, which led east and northward in a large loop back towards the trailhead. Overall, we added about 2 miles to our original path, and once back at the trailhead we had completed something close to 6.5 miles in total.
All told, it was a beautiful trail, closely adjacent to several other very nice (if slightly busier) trail systems, and I would absolutely explore this area again! Along the way we observed many curious rock formations, a wide array of local flora, and one obvious sign of local predators - we found the leg of a deer along the trail which had likely been discarded there fairly recently by a bear or mountain lion!.
Afterwards, three of us visited a local tavern [The Swiss Chalet] for some very fine cuisine (I partook of a truly fantastic wild-boar stew, personally) and shared a lovely bottle of wine, before heading back down from the mountains to our respective homes.
Can’t wait for the next outing! Hope you all enjoy the pics!
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Taylor Steiner
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Barandir
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That’s quite some country Manv! I’d love to check out your neck of the woods sometime!
Barandir, a Third Age Dunedain, also known as Brand or the Goshawk.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.
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Iodo
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what an awesome place 
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Those are great pics.
It looks like you and your fellowship had a good time.
It looks like you and your fellowship had a good time.
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Outstanding!
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Very nice photos from everyone!
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Another outing was had yesterday, with the Misty Mountain Rangers! We went down to the 3D archery range/hiking trail at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, for some archery adventures! Andy was originally planning to meet up with us for this one, since it’s in his neck of the woods, and he’s familiar with the range, but it looks like he had a bit of a cold and had to bow out. We will connect one of these days though!
All-in-all, there were 6 of us, with various levels of archery experience and in various levels of kit, and we had a real blast! We didn’t run into TOO many other archers on the trail, but we were definitely the only ones not using compound bows. And let me tell ya’ - some of these targets were VERY interestingly situated, so it could be quite challenging to land a shot. Personally, this was my first time actually shooting again after a number of years of basically not even touching my bow (which I regret immensely) - and I have NEVER been to a 3D range like this - so it was a lot of fun to get out and do something very different! We will DEFINITELY be going back! (And yes, there was a dinosaur
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All-in-all, there were 6 of us, with various levels of archery experience and in various levels of kit, and we had a real blast! We didn’t run into TOO many other archers on the trail, but we were definitely the only ones not using compound bows. And let me tell ya’ - some of these targets were VERY interestingly situated, so it could be quite challenging to land a shot. Personally, this was my first time actually shooting again after a number of years of basically not even touching my bow (which I regret immensely) - and I have NEVER been to a 3D range like this - so it was a lot of fun to get out and do something very different! We will DEFINITELY be going back! (And yes, there was a dinosaur
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…MOAR PICS!
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Maerondir Perianseron, also called “Mickel,” Halfling Friend - Ranger of the Misty Mountains
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Barandir
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These pics make me want to scratch my English warbow itch even more.
Barandir, a Third Age Dunedain, also known as Brand or the Goshawk.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory; I only love that which they defend.