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To cook or not to cook: advice for going cold
I am thinking of leaving the stove at home. I used one on my thru-hike to cook only at night. Looking to save weight and space. Any advice?
trail running shoes
I am looking to buy some new trail runners. I am stuck between Altra or Brooks. On my thru-hike I made some Merell Moabs last 1500 miles. So I thought, "I will buy another pair". Next pair fell apart...
Just to clarify, I do not see the Mtn Lion as a...
Just to clarify, I do not see the Mtn Lion as a threat or danger. This thread was to simply inquire if anyone else had seen anything resembling a Mtn Lion. Living/growing up here in Southwest VA,...
Mountain Lion Sightings Near the AT
Has anyone encountered a Mountain Lion along the AT in past or recent thru-hikes? I live near dismal falls/Bland in VA and have seen one; not directly on trail but near the trail.
I have had some issues myself, really for me it...
I have had some issues myself, really for me it feels like I am stuck in a rut of the same life I left behind. I think about the trail all of the time and feel like I can relate most life stories to...
If anyone is in the Pearisburg area around that...
If anyone is in the Pearisburg area around that time, I believe, don't quote me on it, that woods hole hostel usually does shuttles there. Also, I will be going so loot Gritz up in Pearisburg. I will...
SOBO's At Trail Days 2013
I created this thread for Sobo's who thru hiked in 2012 to post whether or not they are going to be at Trail Days in Damascus this year. I myself will be there along with Beave posting up. Let me...
Backpacking is not a sport....Sports have winners...
Backpacking is not a sport....Sports have winners and losers and are competative. Backpacking is a way of life if you ask me. Unless of course I could get paid millions of dollars a year to thru...
