I would have thought the opposite world ring true, Idsailor! Like, the hostels and whatnot have longer hours and are more likely to be open on holidays. That's a really interesting point though. A...
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I would have thought the opposite world ring true, Idsailor! Like, the hostels and whatnot have longer hours and are more likely to be open on holidays. That's a really interesting point though. A...
If you resupplied yourself primarily through mail drops on your thru-hike, did you regret it?
I know the standard arguments against mail drops, primarily having to time town stops, needing a...
Do you still keep in touch with Etienne? I'm sure he was grateful for your company, as well. I could sense your struggle/impatience as you reached the end of your journey and your journal entries...
Loved seeing that in the news after he returned. Would have loved a 4 month deployment too ;) *should have joined the Air Force*
Great job on this! Cannot wait to see the second half!
By chance, did anyone ask any nutrition questions for post thru hike? I think one of the biggest concerns I have about the trail is...
I love that he deployed. I hate that they pulled him out before he finished his tour though. It was a great morale boost!
I have not, but your post made me curious about the program. Here is an informational link for anyone else who may be curious:
http://warriorhike.com/
I think the biggest "culture shock" when switching from military hiking to civilian hiking is the price tag. When I first started putting my gear together I kept thinking, well I have this Army...
How long are you expecting to be out there? Most hikers start in GA in spring and don't deal with winter (except on a few mountains, which cannot be avoided). If you're hiking an average pace and you...
Welcome! You'll find many veteran's here on Whiteblaze. Are you heading SOBO?
I might be over analyzing the placement of your wording, but are you proposing to hang in subfreezing temperatures with just a sleeping pad, or are you proposing to dump the UQ you have and replace...
I agree that the OP was likely referring to non military folks, but either way he meant it, his question was answered with a yes :D
And I would argue your second point. YMMV, but the majority of...
I would never have gone AWOL, because that follows you for life. It tags you as a quitter and makes you not trustworthy, imo. That said, if I did go AWOL, I think the AT is a beautiful place to do it.
I hear what you're saying Kookork, and I think you likely won't make the rookie mistake of not taking a spare battery next time you venture out.
However, I do feel like your tone expresses the...
His advice is still sound, even if the attitude he wrote it in is not appreciated. If your survival depends upon your cell phone being operational in a time of emergency then why not bring a spare...
Forget the dress and the rain gear, and just go naked!
I think for a lot of people, just getting to the starting line is a transformational experience. I had it all figured out and all the logistics accounted for, and then life got in the way. Now I...
Thanks Just Bill! I think I'll try the Saloman shoe out! I've been looking for something like this!!
My fiance and I are both veteran's. We went to a few of those veteran's job fairs and they were atrocious. The only job offerings they bothered to display for veterans were fast food working,...
How long are you hiking for on your typical section hike?
I have the Cat's Meow (long) and I love it. It's warm, even when wet. I find that the main issue with the synthetic Cat's Meow bag is that it does not compress nearly as much as my down...
Thanks! All the accounts I've read online say that they had no issue getting fuel in Puerto Natales, so I've scheduled us a REFIT day in town before we hit the trail. I definitely will be packing a...
WOO- most Gatorade has coconut in it. He could drink it up to a few years ago and just get a mild reaction, but now quite a few of their flavors are not allowed in our house.
Looking at it now I can see that we are missing a flashlight, some sort of towels, and a pot for our stove.
Yeah, I'm not even sure why they make those. Or the chocolate candy corns... just put the normal bags of candy corn on sale, and I'm a happy gal :)