tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post5505811332163206827..comments2023-11-05T06:11:42.635-05:00Comments on Pennsylvania Dirt: Roaring Run ApolloDavid Sopkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803607501879631372noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-13779713928652533942012-08-20T09:57:51.816-04:002012-08-20T09:57:51.816-04:00Rode the trails this weekend, and was not up to th...Rode the trails this weekend, and was not up to the challenge. I was on about five different named trails, and all should be marked as "experts only". Did I miss any intermediates; if so, I'd like to try them. BTW, why are all trails blazed blue?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-51491958593447376022009-11-10T11:49:31.321-05:002009-11-10T11:49:31.321-05:00*only one hunting accident involving a non-hunter ...*only one hunting accident involving a non-hunter in PennsylvaniaDavid Sopkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803607501879631372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-89261989190736719422009-11-10T10:03:20.745-05:002009-11-10T10:03:20.745-05:00Thanks for the feedback. Definitly wearing orange ...Thanks for the feedback. Definitly wearing orange and maybe some bells.<br /><br />Decided to definitely ride on Saturday morning at Roaring Run. Posted the ride on PORC if anyone is ineterested in joing me, otherwise it'll be a solo trip.coryh5https://www.blogger.com/profile/07829740205554898646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-50926719256242599862009-11-10T09:56:58.539-05:002009-11-10T09:56:58.539-05:00As far as the risks, I tried looking up some stats...As far as the risks, I tried looking up some stats up for you but can't find what I'm looking for. From what I recall in my lifetime there has only been one hunting accident involving a non-hunter. Weigh that against there being over one million hunters in the state and the risks are extremely low, though that hasn't come without some effort. Part of the reason for the rarity is people do take precautions. Wearing some fluorescent orange is a good idea. Hunters would greatly appreciate it. I know, if I were hunting I would. During turkey season I would definitely find some orange if you couldn't avoid wearing turkey colors: black, blue, or red.David Sopkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803607501879631372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-85243377514763597122009-11-10T09:09:55.850-05:002009-11-10T09:09:55.850-05:00You think it would be safe for riding out there th...You think it would be safe for riding out there this Saturday? <br /><br />Just looked up the current hunting seasons:<br /><br />1. Squirrels - Red, Gray, Black, Fox<br />2. Ruffed Grouse (just looked it up, its a bird)<br />3. Rabbit (Cottontail...As in Peter)<br />4. Pheasant<br />5. Bobwhite Quail<br />6. Groundhogs<br />7. Wild Turkey<br />8. Deer (by ways of Archery)<br />9. Bobcats <br />10. Coyotes, Foxes, Opossums, Skunks, and Weasels<br />11. and finally, my favorite, Falconry season!(sounds badass)<br /><br />Looks like the only thing I might get confused for out there is a deer, however, I'm quite confident at my ability to catch an arrow with my bare hands . Or, at the very least, judo chop it before it hits me.coryh5https://www.blogger.com/profile/07829740205554898646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-59078450659386830322009-11-09T10:07:48.492-05:002009-11-09T10:07:48.492-05:00I've encountered hunters out there, so I belie...I've encountered hunters out there, so I believe they do.David Sopkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803607501879631372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-73052620628818814232009-11-09T09:45:32.384-05:002009-11-09T09:45:32.384-05:00Does RR allow hunting? Just want to know if I nee...Does RR allow hunting? Just want to know if I need to wear orange on a Saturday ride.coryh5https://www.blogger.com/profile/07829740205554898646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-87834541426108088432009-07-10T19:23:38.123-04:002009-07-10T19:23:38.123-04:00In retrospect I have to agree with Moraine being w...In retrospect I have to agree with Moraine being well beyond the technical level of Roaring Run. Though I would never use Appollo and tame in the same sentence. At the time I wrote this I had only ridden the race loop at Moraine. After the riding the out and back from the parking lot trailhead and the new new stuff. I completely agree with you.David Sopkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803607501879631372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-40253530961806312052009-07-10T17:55:39.483-04:002009-07-10T17:55:39.483-04:00Thanks for the write up, I have never been to RR w...Thanks for the write up, I have never been to RR we always end up at Moraine.... looks like I will be heading there first chance I getAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-83851202211772466292009-07-10T17:02:45.118-04:002009-07-10T17:02:45.118-04:00With the newer trails at Moraine, Roaring Run can&...With the newer trails at Moraine, Roaring Run can't even touch Moraine when it comes to technical trails. Moraine is non-stop rock gardens and Roaring Rock is definitely tame in comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-29487495204695300932009-04-13T14:04:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:04:00.000-04:00I frequently ride at roaring run in apollo and it ...I frequently ride at roaring run in apollo and it never gets old. I manage to find new technical sections that I overlooked the time before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864174327406288240.post-15517986351142401032008-05-23T23:05:00.000-04:002008-05-23T23:05:00.000-04:00I agree! What a great trail.I agree! What a great trail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com