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I need help planning my three week backpacking trip. I am starting at Fontana Dam and plan to carry 6-7 days of food and make it to Mountain Momma's. Stay at that hostel and pick up a mail drop. Take 2-3 days of food and hike to Hot Springs and stay at Elmers and get another maildrop. Then take 4-5 days of food and hike to Erwin and stay at Miss Janets. Then probably hike to Kincora Hostel. Can anyone give me direct milage between these or some advice about this that I have planned out so far. Thanks so much I really need your help. LJ
Lone Wolf
05-18-2005, 20:52
Get a data book.
I need help planning my three week backpacking trip. I am starting at Fontana Dam and plan to carry 6-7 days of food and make it to Mountain Momma's. Stay at that hostel and pick up a mail drop. Take 2-3 days of food and hike to Hot Springs and stay at Elmers and get another maildrop. Then take 4-5 days of food and hike to Erwin and stay at Miss Janets. Then probably hike to Kincora Hostel. Can anyone give me direct milage between these or some advice about this that I have planned out so far. Thanks so much I really need your help. LJ
Lone Wolf is right. An ATC Data Book will really help you out. An ALDHA Companion or Wingfot's book will be even more helpful with the town info. I already gave you a link to the Online ALDHA Companion in the Mountain Momas thread.
Good luck!
Lone Wolf
05-18-2005, 20:59
And get some maps too.
Get a data book.
thats a good start,data books are cheap,light wieght and very effective.but the
most important part is read it:cool: neo
TakeABreak
05-19-2005, 05:35
besides the data book and companion guide, the maps come in handy. You can get a complete really cheap when you figure out the cost verses how many maps are in a bundle. Then before doing a section, get a water proof pen, write all of the important stuff on the maps. Idid this in 1999 and my information is still on my maps and the didn't run at all.