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Handbook/ 1934/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • PENNY A MILE CAR RATE Last year the Board of Directors formulated a policy which saved many embarrassing moments for those car-less members among us. For they said when we rode in some other member's car, we should pay him a cent for each mile of the total distance driven. So when we got back home after a hike, each of us knew what was expected, and there was no embarrassment either in offering or in taking. The same policy will be in effect during 1934, so let's keep on co-operating! EQUIPMENT Canteen, flashlight or candle-lantern, map and National Park camping permit—all these should surely be carried in your pack or knap-sack. Other suggestions are first-aid kit, camera, mess kit, can opener, knife, compass, small axe, heavy cord and notebook. WEARING APPAREL SUGGESTIONS An ordinary soft felt hat with holes for ventilation is suitable for men; a beret, or soft felt hat is standard for women. Protection for the ears must be provided in cold weather. Leather jackets, hunting coats, sweaters, mackinaws have their individual merits as outer apparel for cold weather; a jacket over a wool sweater serves very well. A poncho or an ordinary rain coat plenty roomy for walking, will keep out the rain fairly well. Cotton or wool gloves are better than leather, but for extremely cold weather, leather over wool or fur lined mittens are more comfortable. When the going promises to be wet, be sure to have extra pair of shoes and socks in the car for the return trip. Contact the leaders for information as to the kind of wearing apparel for over night and vacation hikes. 53
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