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Dean Van Zwoll is a member of Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group

Member of this Meetup Group since
August 18, 2006
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Introduction
Hi, I'm a flight instructor, been in the area since 2003. I enjoy anything outdoors and meeting new friends.
What is your hiking level? (ie how long have you been hiking, how often and what is your typical hiking speed?)

Moderate

What outdoor activities do you enjoy? (See Polls) Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Bicycling, Kayaking/Canoeing, Snow skiing, Camping, Whitewater, etc)

Hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, skiing, skating, canoeing, scuba, snorkelling, camping, whitewater, skydiving, flying,

Where do you live? (For potential Carpool/ride shares) - N Ral, Central Ral, E/SE Ral, W Ral/Cary/Apex, Brier Creek, Durham, Chapel Hill, etc

No answer yet

Where do you like to hike?

Jordan Lake, Lake Johnson, Umstead, mountains, beach.

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  •  Deanm

    If you are wanting a basic recreactional kayak, I have a rain check from Dick's Sporting Goods for a Victory Blast, list at $349.99 but $199.00 with the rain check.

    Here is a link to see what it looks like: http://www.noyopacific.com/victorykay...

    It is not a fast kayak but I like it because it is wide and flat and will handle a tall wake or an unseen stump better than some of the narrower kayaks. I have actually bumped over a log with it and it kept on ticking. 

    Rob Ert Myers aka Dr. Art Brush (Aug 18, 2008 10:32 PM)
  •  Dean,

    Kayaking problem solved: Remove the landing gear and prop from the PC-6, grab a paddle and a PFD and you are good to go kayaking. 

    Rob Ert Myers aka Dr. Art Brush (Aug 18, 2008 2:43 PM)
  •  Dean ! How in the world are you these days ??? Your photos are really great ! ... especially the ones of the clouds ;-)) You look great and happy !!! See you on the trails ;-)) 

    Leslie (May 06, 2008 9:40 AM)
  •  Hey, Dean, it is great to hike and talk to you today. enjoy the rest of the weekend :) 

    Huawei (Apr 19, 2008 10:17 PM)
  •  Dean it was great hiking and drinking with you yesterday. Hope to see you on the trails again real soon. 

    Tim (Mar 02, 2008 10:53 PM)