****.. sad news indeed. ****.. we rarely agreed.. **** ... RIP BJ.. cheers.. to a legend and mentor to many..
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****.. sad news indeed. ****.. we rarely agreed.. **** ... RIP BJ.. cheers.. to a legend and mentor to many..
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/packs/Fusion50.html
Great Pack. $100 for last seasons Fusion 50
There are a couple of good Facebook groups for hiking the 4Ks. Lot's of winter info to be had as well as possible partners. Very knowledgeable folks in both groups. 'The 4,000 footer club-climbing...
Yes, there are benefits of carrying a cell. I get that. I have to admit, I'm a no cell guy on and off the trail. Snail mail, home phone, and PC for email/internet connection. No, I'm not a thru...
Yes. This was my original point. Carrying a cell for emergency purposes is foolish, for all the reasons I previously listed. See above posts. 'a spot or similar device would be most dependable.' ...
Why should EVERYONE carry a cell phone? A cell is not, as I have previously stated, the safest or most reliable method of getting help in the backcountry. Also, there are still those of us out there...
My fastest time through the notch is 35 minutes in good weather. It is not the hardest mile, but could be the most fun mile.
Don,
You are right on about the maps. That pisses me off too! I agree, common sense and experience are the most important thing one can have in their first aid kit. With aid from maps, a hiker...
Don,
Your right, I bet if I had an emergency on the AT I would be praying for a cell phone and service. What ever did hikers do pre-2000!! They must have died by the thousands!! I choose not to...
I, like many who have posted on this thread, are disappointed in the ramifications, not only of the continued abuse of 'trail culture,' 'TRAIL entitlement,' and most importantly accessibility to...
The original stuff sack for my Shires Tarptent Double Rainbow blew away. I need a replacement, however I don't want to get the same sack. The original is made from silnylon, and I want something...
Yeah, I don't know BirdBrain. I may just be oblivious at this point. Having hiked well over 1000 miles on the AT in Maine, it is hard for me to ascertain which sections would be more difficult for...
A lot posts about Maine in this thread. It all depends on whether you are hiking in or out of season. Most of Maine is EXTREMELY busy on the AT during hiker season, almost everywhere. There are so...
In Missouri right now
Hey All,
So, Roomie and I are leaving for ME on Saturday for 3 months of peakbagging/backpacking and trip leading. We hoped to take a trip in the Smokes on the way through. As it's Thursday and...
Tipi stole my thunder....all I could say while reading this thread start to finish was..."pockets?". Really??? We are getting rid of our pockets now?? What's this world coming to when pockets are to...
thanks guys.. lots of help!
Could one of you fine people please help me with info on where to park/how to get to the southern terminus of the Mahoosuc trail for a day hike up Mt. Hayes.. any help will be greatly...
It's the only picture of you not wearing spandex biking shorts .. hahaha
favorite poster: Starwars the empire strikes back.. loves me some princess leia...
::fart noises
didn't feel like typing my own message
The sunset motel in Munising is absolutely beautiful.. and relatively inexpensive..
I am so confused
you do have some super sexy hair Warrigy!!