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Y’all can have the fish tacos.
Leave more shrimp tacos for me!
Wayne

The man was lightyears ahead of the times.
Wayne

Creede, CO.
KIP’s Grill.
Shrimp Tacos.
Kip’s is also in Pagosa Springs, CO
‘Nuff said.
Wayne

I still enjoy using American created and made gear.
Wayne

Back in the Dark Ages, I scored a pair of Komperdell telescoping poles from Sierra Trading Post.
More recently I scored a pair of Komperdell Carbon Folding poles from Moosejaw. Both products have...

Who is waiting for Post Covid to go hiking?
I haven’t stopped hiking. Not backpacking, but still hiking.
Music? I have a playlist titled Road Trip. It works equally well in the car or on the...

Pinedale area shuttle services:
https://www.greatoutdoorshop.com/services/shuttles/
What is your backpacking itinerary in the Wind River Range?
Wayne

I know that Jackson Hole Airport is convenient.
BUT! It’s probably the most expensive airport in the USA to fly to. Especially around Labor Day when there is a big political shindig in Jackson. ...

Amen! Spread the word!
Tell the Pres Elect!
Help stamp out Fabricated Climate Change!
Wayne

Rethink freestanding. Freestanding tents resemble beach balls without secure anchors.
TarpTent.com. Stratospire 1 or 2. Part solid inner tent body. When insects aren’t a problem use the fly alone. ...

Footsloggers in Boone is no more.
The Mast General Stores in Wautauga County cater to Backpackers.
Wayne

The first time that we were allowed our and about after the Covid hit, I went shopping for winter boots in West Jefferson, NC.
I found a pair of Hanwag Yukon boots. Full leather. Inside and out....

Western Mountaineering
Warm sleeper : Versalite
Cold sleeper : Antelope
Both with appropriate clothes and an Xtherm air mattress, ~R-7
I have the 20 degree WM Alpinlite and have been...

I would call the PCTA. Get the straight scoop with the new Lockdown rules starting soon.
I heard on the radio that Campgrounds, State & National Parks are either closed or severely restricted. ...

Kerosene can be used in most of the European Expedition multi-fuel stoves with the right nozzle. I can’t speak for MSR stoves. However, there was or is an International model which used to indicate...

Interesting comparison.
My Guess: 10 of the $25 tents will outlive the $250 tent.
Wayne

See if there is any information here:
http://www.oregonphotos.com/Backpacking-Revolution1.html

My Jensen Pack built in Victor, Idaho in the early 70s is listed.
Good luck!
Wayne

Too much water is the current problem in NW North Carolina and SW Virginia.
Stay dry. Have fun!
Wayne

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!
A real PLB will save your bacon!
Before wondering about cell service, you need to be 100% secure in your WINTER BACKPACKING GEAR! Can you sleep at ZERO degrees? Do...

Xtherm Large. I’m only 5’ 8”. Human beings were not designed to sleep on 20” wide mats.
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite and Antelope. The Alpinlite has been personally verified as comfortable at...

Thanks Gambit!
After reading your trip report, I realized that I should explore closer to home.
My wife can shuttle me to a myriad of trails within a 1 hour radius of the house.
All I have to...

In 25 words or more,
What’s a good to best week long Section of the Sheltowee Trace?
For a Geezer?
Thanks!
Wayne

Backcountry Planning. Link to campsite maps at the bottom of the page.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountryhiking.htm

Wayne

All of the Backcountry Campsites are shown on detailed maps in the Backcountry Planning area of the YNP web pages. Best viewed on a large monitor. Use the map scale to find sites close to roads. 5...

PS: You didn’t say WHEN you would be in the Park?
May is nice but WET. Streams are high. Meadows can be soggy.
May & June bear management restrictions are in force. Actual restrictions are listed...