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Baxter was easy. I thought the same things then I got there and it was no problem whatsoever. We had 11 people in the Birches and they had spots available at KSC. It will be a longer day but Abol...

When you leave plan to go to Neels. Then plan to Hiawasee or Helen. Then Franklin. Then NOC. Then Fontana. Rinse/repeat. There's no reason to plan passed your next stop. If you start thinking...

This is what it boils down to for me. I've been dreaming since I was a kid. I don't think I would have finished in my early 20s but now, at 34, my stubbornness will finally be an attribute.

Oh,...

I have an Alpinlite for the winter and a Jacks R Better quilt for the summer.

As someone who's Father passed away at 53 from his second heart attack, I wish you nothing but the best. His doctor said he was fine 6 weeks before he went. I just hope that nothing bad happens to...

Tom Kite was legally blind and a professional golfer. Your daughter sounds like a champ, and doesn't seem like she's using her handicap to solicit money from the Internet or to prevent her from...

Rando Leon DiazAugust 30, 2012 near Crawfordville, FL


43 more days So I can at least say I made it to 50 after having 4 Heart attacks when I was 45.. Just anxious and been counting down the...

I'm sure, and I'm trying to be understanding of that. I just can't wrap my head around the concept of being able to climb mountains all day, but not being able to work. I don't want anybody to go...

All I have to say is good luck. It really scares me that you'd even consider this. If I didn't feel comfortable going to work every day I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable carrying 25 Ibs on my...

I have to quit my job in order to hike next year so I won't be earning any money. So, if anyone wants to throw some money my way that would be totally awesome. Also, how do I get the government to...

snaef999 and MuddyWaters -- this is exactly the kind of insight I was looking for. Thank you. I think I'm at the point in preparation where I question everything from my gear choices to "Can I...

I picked up some NB 810V3's last week and hiked in them over the weekend with a full pack.

Pros: Dried quickly, no blisters, weigh nothing
Cons: I definitely missed the thick sole of my...

Made it out for my first training overnight last night. It's been a while since I've backpacked (little over 10 years) and here's a few things I've noticed:

1) Tent - It rained for 16...

We offered other solutions. You didn't listen. You lashed out, like you did with this post. You said we should all deal with it because you have a handicap and your needs trump everyone elses. ...

What I'm saying is that you don't give a sh** about anyone but yourself and I'm highly curious about why you even bothered starting this thread. Just do what you want. You were going to anyway,...

He almost had me. I almost thought he'd seen his problem and was going to act like a respectful person, then he ruins it.

Yup, you were good until: "I have a severe handicap, and I am supposed to accommodate others? Shouldn't that be the other way around?"

Your posts were pretty much angry and entitled from that...

Again, entitlement. Why do you feel like you're above everyone? What in your mind makes you think that YOUR alarm going off is THEIR problem. No, YOU'RE THE PROBLEM. It's you're alarm, it's not...

I'm a light sleeper. I have a hard time sleeping in shelters because of this. Do I tell people not to get up to accommodate me? Do I tell them not to talk to accommodate me? No, I go sleep in my...

That's what I was saying, but it comes out wrong on the Internet.

Yet you said this below. That would roughly make you a liar. Despite what you think, saying you have a severe handicap and that we're supposed to "accommodate" you is asking for an entitlement. ...

Yea, I'll bite on this. Why does being deaf prevent you from sleeping in a tent again? I'd be annoyed if I heard an alarm louder than a watch alarm in a shelter, and god help you if you snoozed it....

BA Fly Creek UL2. Just got it so the first test will be in a few weeks.

Picked up an Exos 58 Medium today. With an REI dividend and the extra 20% off it's a heck of a deal right now. Not to mention the fact that it's 2 oz's for 10 extra liters when compared to the 48.

Start date: 3/29 (in a wedding on 3/28)
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Hometown: Durham, NC
NOBO or SOBO (and why): NOBO. I'm from the south. Seems like 3-4-5 months in that new terrain will...