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I don't think I said anything about hiking not being allowed in a couple months. When the parks and the AT re-open (whenever that may be) things will likely be different than they are now. Some...

"Stay home" was a bad word choice on my part, stay local would be more appropriate.

As someone who works in healthcare, I'm well aware that ethical dilemmas are often not black and white, but I...

Sorry if I came off harsh at all, I definitely have some pent up stress lately

Hopefully an antibody test becomes widely available so people can determine if they're immune or not, I feel like...

I think right now the only thing we all can do on an individual level is minimize the risk and damage. A hike on rugged terrain, that does not lend itself to an easy rescue should one thing go wrong,...

It would not solve the ethical issue at all.

If you get injured or sick on the trail, which happens all the time, you may very well require a litter carry and 8 or more rescuers to bail you out....

I have a friend that always brings a gun when backpacking, but refuses to use deet or permethrin or stop and do tick checks in high-tick areas.

People are funny with risk perception.

Glad this...

Damn, this is terrible to hear.

What a nightmare.

Thanks for the info guys, glad I asked!

I think I'll save the ponds for later in the summer and head for somewhere dryer/more familiar for this trip.

Anyone ever hike through this area in the Spring? I've never done the trail and I'm wondering how drainage is and if it'd be just one big swamp.

Looking to do an overnighter out near the ponds,...

Lion's mane mushrooms regrow myelin on nerve axons and are being studied now for repairing nerve damage and neuropathy. There are lots of companies selling supplements of it now, and you can find it...

People twist reality all sorts of weird ways to fit whatever narrative they subscribe to. Trying to pin a misguided call for minimalism and removal of amenities on a group that is supposedly...

Everyone always likes to blame the younger generation, while conveniently forgetting their generation created and raised the younger generation to be what they are.

This story reminds me of when...

I prefer doing my drugs and having my dirty sweaty group sex at my own home.

To each their own.

Hikers are far from perfect as well, doesn't mean the whole lot of them are 'good' or 'bad'.

Just make sure you're taking some black pepper with your turmeric, it's not very bioavailable without it

“Happiness only real when shared”
― Jon Krakauer,[I]Into the Wild

I've found out if I can just let my thoughts go and get into the 'zone' while hiking or backpacking, it's perfectly enjoyable...

Perfect time of year to explore the lower elevation areas that can be too wet/boggy/overgrown in the spring and summer.

I grew up relying on a GPS to get me around while driving... especially when I was new to it and didn't know the roads very well it was invaluable. A couple years back I bought a new GPS that turned...

I'm a broke returning-college student and $10 is more than 25% of my weekly budget :(

I try to give back to the members by shipping out things I no longer use when I can and I've shuttled a couple...

Just seeing your post/PM now, I tried to PM you but your inbox was full. Someone PM'ed me right after I posted the thread and I've already sent them off.

Any reason why you say the Ultra's have less traction than the regular? I bought a pair last year for my wife and got them specifically because they had an extra few spikes, and the same length...

I have a Tarptent Rainbow, both a single and a double. Can't really imagine anything being quicker to set up, and definitely no complaints about its durability(zero issues in 3 years with no...

The hiker could've done things far worse than trying to buy weed and it wouldn't change anything... as far as I can tell this thread is about the racist reaction by two owners of a known restaurant...

Finishing it up in the next day or two, figured I'd see if I could pass it on to someone here.

Also have Not Without Peril.

You just pay the shipping, or come pick it up if you're close to the...

"We're gonna come find you later".
"You better be careful when you're walking around town, you jew ****"
"Don't forget we know where you're (inaudible, sounded like 'living')"

Harassment and...

Just don't ever make the mistake of bringing a food/cooking magazine on a long distance hike.