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I keep my poles on the outside of my pack now for that reason. I do take care of it as well as I can.

This year several hikers have mentioned only having problems with new thermarests. Which is...

The Big Agnes punctured. The thermarest holes look like punctures as well, but as they kept happening it looks like, as I said these plastic circles are just falling off and causing leaks.
I don't...

I don't have a digital camera, and all the holes are covered with patches now

This summer I bought a woman 3/4 length therma-rest. I was tired of my big agnes popping, and was assured by several customers that therma-rest material is more durable. I gave it a shot.
I was out...

Thanks!..................;)

Jester good point. Money and behavoir really have nothing to do with eachother. Some of the most frusterating hikers can be very well off and expect their money to get them more and be treated...

Wow lots in there....

Anyway I have no problem with modernity. This thread was more about poor hiker behavior and how less facilities would impact behavior. I have no problems with trail angels,...

of coarse it's silly it's speculation... I enjoy it :D

I really appriciate all these posts. FYI to those that don't know me I have worked on trails and hiked all my life I am not just an internet blogger who has never been out in the woods. I have lived,...

Good point Mags. In my home state of WI the Ice Age Trail has almost no shelters except in the North and South Kettle Moraine. Campsites are certainly easier to maintain and there are less animal...

I do know that and I donnot dislike the AT, just attitudes sometimes. I actually have almost no time on my hands because I am helping hikers. If you look at my profile you will see I rarely...

The posting of this idea is intended to create a discussion among hikers. This is not intended to offend anyone, but possibly open the minds of a few....

Radical Proposal:

-close all hostels...

Mary I can't come :(:(:(

I will still be at Kincora. I will come up to visit soon after. I miss and love everyone who is going! Have a great event.

Great Chaco I am doing it but i am picking 34!

Piss Moonshine eh?


Now I gotta find one. lol

EEEK, I have seen that jacket:

THROW IT AWAY POKER

Glacier is my favorite place on earth. I like the suggestions of splitting up day hikes and backpacking. There are sooo many great day hike:
Avalanche Lake
Iceburge Lake
Grannelle Glacier...

Nathan the things you have written are great. I am really glad you find hiking theraputic. Thats what it is all about.

Good luck on your hike, and thank you for having the courage to post about...

There are so many great places to hike in NH I miss. I spent a few months in Glencliff after hiking this year. Glencliff is on the Appalachian trail right before Mt. Moosealauki on Hwy 25. If you...

I am pretty sure it is a wisconsin specific legend.

John it does sound like you heard a boar. Maybe that is where the hodag legend started. Although there are no wild boars in WI?

Wisconsin...

I admire all the people that dehydrate food and use freezer bag cooking methods. I have done it before, but don't take the time often. I think the best idea mentioned is the MH Beef Stew with cheese...

My callouses craked often while hiking. The remedy that worked best for me was to pumice around the crack to remove dead skin. Then rub on it a mixture of vasaline (or similar) and neosporine. This...

hmmmm..... not to many bites on this thread. Am I suprised, NO.

Hey I am originally from Wisconsin and was raised hiking the Ice Age Trail. I had several relatives from Rheinlander WI, which is not to far from the IAT, and grew up hearing about the legendary...

Thats my bad influence :D