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Sorry - if you clicked this link you were probably thinking “what is he talking about?”..This is the one I meant to share:...

Your grandson will love that stretch, going downhill on Albert (unless it's raining or otherwise really wet, so that the rocks are too slippery). If...

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I know where you mean! I turned around on that rebar as it was wet and there was a big ‘ thunder boomer’ rolling in. As I am mainly a solo hiker,...

I am guilty of toking in my tent but I wouldn't in a shelter or if I was close enough to hear people breathe, or with kids around... but really I...

Thanks Slugg… I’ll check that out….

Thanks..I didn’t know about that. Hopefully we’ll get good weather and get to hike down Albert but it’s good to know about that option.

Some discussion on Mt Albert in this recent thread: https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/141454-(un)Packing-Fears-Heights?highlight=Heights

Go to this link about my time at Thistle Hill Shelter in 2013, and then go down to my "Big mistake!"...

You can always take the bypass trail around the tower to avoid the steep downhill SOBO. But first go up and visit the tower if it a pretty day! ...

Conversely, don't *ask* everyone how many miles they've hiked or how much their pack weighs -- or why they chose those shoes, or why do they use...

Hey, lighten up, at least they are going in their tent( and risking a fire), to appease other people.. Or maybe they’re just running low and...

You need to take at least another hundred off to attract a serious buyer…hikers are a cheap bunch, if they can be! Good luck!

Beach bunny/ Maryland!!!! Am I missing something? ��������������������������

Saving 100$ on a like new tent,am I missing something?

FWIW - I never had a lot of luck crafting stakes out of wood. They tend to break easily, usually in rough weather and frankly I can use the time for...

Not if I were out for 19 days straight and carrying 100 lbs.... :-? But that is indeed a 'blizzard' in some parts of the country. :D

I get all the fish scales I want for free at the seafood counter

Don't smoke your weed in your tent if you are camped near other hikers. It is so annoying when you are trying to sleep and someone else's smoke comes...

I wear a lot of fishing pants and shirts. They are quick dry and are lightweight. The only downside is the clothing wears out quickly and needs to be...

Looks like you survive a Blizzard, that pack big enough for 10 jars of peanut butter?

Seems like dropping a whole lot of names for a book.

Obit: https://www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com/obituary/Colin-Gooder

Mildred Norman "Peace Pilgrim" 1952. first woman to hike the AT

I will add a second vote for Dorothy Laker. Don't know why she rarely gets mentioned.

My Notch Li had the same issue - I could be very careful to roll it perfectly, and it would fit. Otherwise it was a bit of a fight. Not wanting to...

Thanks for posting! This is one of the first years in memory when I didn't get a chance to go on a winter trip, so I appreciate you helping me hike...

I Love my Black Diamond Storm 450, battery detector, shut off, dimable red and white light, extremely bright for night hiking.

I carry some Lawson Ti shepherd hooks because they slide relatively easily between rocks and cracks. However, if any natural anchors are handy I will...