I wish there could be a reunion, where Baltimore Jack could come back and go in circles with Warren D and Lone Wolf about just about anything. His resupply article was my #1 "guide" for my first...
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I wish there could be a reunion, where Baltimore Jack could come back and go in circles with Warren D and Lone Wolf about just about anything. His resupply article was my #1 "guide" for my first...
I'm only replying for the sake of avoiding the case of the person who may take this as their main recommendation about climbing Katahdin.
Do not always count on Thoreau spring being a solid...
Look at that Stella smile! No doubt she loved being your hiking companion, and vice-versa. It helped me to consider, when I lost my best friends, that they hiked and camped more than most humans do...
Very good point. And certainly not a bad idea to have both, guidebook pages and an app. You can use the app as little as you like if it seems to detract from the adventure, or use the pages as only a...
Having thru hiked using only a guidebook and maps, I would do it again that same way. Though having Guthooks would have eliminated some route-finding adventures in the thick of winter when there's no...
Yes, do it while you can. 3 years after I was too stubborn to quit my SOBO thru when winter set in in VA, health dealt me the "no more thus for you" card. Thru the winter, I kept telling myself "you...
I've always enjoyed your trip reports and pictures. No doubt I'll be using them to plan something down there one day.
I.E.D.s - Inflated Ego Disorders
Good stuff Tipi. All of it. You got me with the Shunka story.
Definitely.
Hiking thru winter gives a good perspective about how easy it is to hike thru non winter. Adversity at the start can be a good thing. If you don't quit.
Once you go hood, you're in it for good.
In cool temps I prefer the looseness of a hood to the snugness of a hat. For me, a hood is more versatile for micro temp regulating - which really can matter. Don't get me wrong, I still carry a hat....
OMG u literally forgot the tidepod emoji
I agree with this.
...And I'm reminded of the man who I met on my SOBO thru hike. He was in his 60's, cussed constantly, very "rough around the edges". In fact, I was just talking to a friend...
In regards to the lowness of the number of day hikers using the ferry -
I can only speak for myself, but I've never day hiked southbound from Caratunk, with the main cause being that I didn't...
I support almost every Baxter State Park policy that a lot of people whine about. I'm bias to seeing things the park's way. I don't think the park gives a **** about people standing on the sign. If...
https://baxterstatepark.org/news/
Great hire for Baxter. The good things I can say about Don Bolduc would sound like one of those damn political commercials... (100% dedicated to his duties and...
Never knew of it. Thanks for posting.
Another Congratulations to Karel! I am curious, and don't know if it has been answered anywhere else - How was the Kennebec crossing done? (A.T. ferry, private ferry, or swim/ford) I know Warren...
I'm all for your boycott. But I'm just curious, are there specific demands? More special treatment than what is already shown to long-distance hikers? Another campsite exclusively for them? No...
Boycott Baxter!! It's a win-win!
You are obviously very passionate about your opinion on this. So take action. Otherwise you are just a lazy whiner. Fight for those rights that Baxter State Park denies you. You could be a hero to...
What a bunch of misinformed entitled lazy whiners we have here. BAXTER STATE PARK IS NOT A STATE PARK! YOU DO NOT GET TO PLAY THE THIS LAND IS MY LAND CARD. LOOK IT UP. EDUCATE YOURSELF A SMIDGE...
It's easier if you have a good support crew and know where you are going to camp. In all seriousness though, for me, the transition was tough. I was ill prepared.
"Now, the drones above you are operated by the TV stars on that overlook too. They hike their own hike so it's OK.........."
I could have worded that better to reflect my sarcasm. I think my...