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That's such an unfortunate experience. I've heard this is becoming a massive problem out west where there's a lot more resistance to development....

Sold.........

Not really specifically to WP tape on rain jackets, but I never had any luck in reapplying a tape that got disattatched, not even when I tried to do...

What is the criteria for the park lifting the ban on campfires? How do they determine when it is safe to allow campfires?

Looking at your Strava, it doesn't really seem like any of the races in the area compare. It's way too choppy for Grindstone, Massanutten or...

I got into 100s because I didn't have time for long distance hiking any more.

Plenty of bear boxes near Grayson these days. Can’t say how full they’ll be but at least they are there.

There ya go, it was all well worth it. Good for you my friend! At the end of this month there will be 60+ hammock hangers converging on a...

I could have my stories cross... but a frequent hiking partner of mine told be some of the history of the closing of CS4. The hiking partner either...

Here's a screen shot from some of my Google Earth data showing CS7 and CS4 as X7 and X5

I applaud you for taking action, these folks have to know they can't go around trashing our trails up like this. Stomping down vegetation, going to...

Turtyl's advice was spot on regarding gear. I can update the bear situation, however, since my daughter and I just finished our 2019 thru hike... ...

I think the main concern is that with a camp fire, burning embers could float away and catch near-by vegetation on fire. So any stove that doesn't...

They’ll be in Wichita Mountains in February. I hope someone alerts the authorities. They definitely have to procure a Special Use permit for...

I watched the video zelph posted. Man, if I saw that coming my way, it would scare the hell out of me and I'd be moving as fast as I could the other...

That s a great time to hike in SW VA ... I live in that general part of the state. As to weather, and temps ... the days are usually fairly...

Get that do-goodery happy-then-poppycock out of my way

I just surfed over the the parent organization's web page and if I have it correct 3MUSA charges $250 per person for these outings. Holy ****. If...

but I thought the trails were mostly maintained by volunteers. or is that only the AT?

Sort of like moving a light infantry company through the forrest. Without the discipline.

other than having to lug water up there, i loved this site when i stayed there......... a rare campsite not exactly near a water source (and i...

Thanks Matt and thanks everyone. This was such an awesome adventure. Finished the 107.8 miles from 522 in Front Royal to Rockfish Gap in 23:48:59. ...

Exactly, bunch of self righteous hypocrites!!

The main reason why I previously mentioned my wt, ht, frame, and having a runners frame is because, if I'm recalling correctly you(Arden), have...

I hiked Spruce Mountain Trail on Saturday. It dead ends near campsite 42. The sign for Polls Gap says "Polls Gap Trail is unsafe and temporarily...

You won’t know how many nights you’ll need until the night after you use the last one. Wayne