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They can be awful, it depends on the year. I find that loose-fitting long sleeve clothing and pants works best against mosquitoes. Loose-fitting is key so that the clothing is generally not in...

Saw a rattlesnake on the first section then never saw one again.

Temperature drops dramatically during storms. You'll want rain gear.

Hi all,

I had to stop my hike at Shelter Cove a few years ago and want to finish the rest of the trail this Summer. I have a dog now and was wondering if it would be recommended to take her with...

I get cell service on nearly all of the Eastern part. I also get service above the Monarch Ski Area so I imagine but can't confirm that you get service anytime you are on top of the divide on the...

Only thing you need to worry about is protecting your shins from abrasion from post holing. Wear snow gaiters or be the guy who leaves a blood trail.

There is no way I could just wait to be rescued.

I took a bus from Durango to Albuquerque and flew from there. It may not be running anymore.

I did 8-10 mile days through that section on my thru-hike. It's an obstacle course/puzzle. You hike a little bit, then you stand there and try to figure out how to get up/down/around what is next.

It's around a lot of the natural water sources in Southern California. Just be careful where you sit and put your pack.

Back in the old days we used our arms or asked a friend. lol.

Dalton, Mass is another option to start from. It is easy to get to from Boston via Pittsfield.

That is what I like to do, also. Who doesn't enjoy an after-dinner walk? Plus, the best light is in the evening and has cooled down significantly.

If you are ultralight you probably don't need them as much. My gear is light to mid-weight and I find myself getting off-balance while rock hopping and the poles really help. They also save your...

That is the one thing that might get me into a hammock. I almost died one night in Yosemite after 2 straight days of heavy rain, ending up waking up in the middle of the night laying in 6 inches of...

Wouldn't be too bad on a bike. I wouldn't see the point of hiking the plains.

The databook isn't detailed enough for me, it's been a while but I don't think there was much, if any, town info in it either. Much better information on the Bear Creek maps.

I wonder if the part about them "eating" the ticks is a mistake or misunderstanding by the writer? I know they kill them when they groom themselves but have never heard of them eating ticks.

I sweat a lot so I carried lots of water, up to 8 liters a few times. Carrying a lot of water isn't a big deal, it only sucks for a couple of hours because you drink down that weight pretty quickly.

Breakfast is just something quick that I can eat while walking. I don't like to sit around and eat because morning is my favorite time to hike. My favorite lunch is summer sausage or pepporoni on...

Would love to see one of the F-16's that use the Sierra Nevada as their training grounds shoot down a resupply drone on the PCT.

Hiking the AT is more like stringing together 60 long-weekend hikes.

The Whites are tougher all things being equal. But when it is wet the Maine slate is much less grippy than the White Mountain Granite.

The hotel in Buena Vista was pretty gross, but no grosser than I was when I got there. Also Kincora, especially if you are allergic to cats. You're probably not going to be staying in many...

There are almost always good camping spots a half-mile or so before and after water sources.