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As someone who enjoys hiking as much as mountain biking I honestly wish there were "hiking only" trails and "mountain bike only" trails. To a certain degree, difficulty of terrain eliminates a lot...

All of this is true. I find non-spring breakers to be just as noisy and irksome at times.

I used my spring break in college to hike on the AT several years; and tried to be quiet along the way. :D

Not for a couple months I think.

You're right about not having to call about nonreservation sites. You'll still need the backcountry permit though. I've stayed at Silers Bald, Mt. Collins, Icewater Spring, and Tricorner Knob...

And I think that's still only if the shelter is full. The Smokies have some Draconian rules for sure.

I have a three day trip planned for next Friday-Sunday but I'd like some advice/recommendations on the location.

Right now I'm kicking around two possibilities (both sections I haven't done):
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What is your deal with this situation? You've called the guy an "idiot," "dimwitted," and said he "lacks intelligence, confidence,..."

We understood your point the first go around. The guy made...

my Leki's collapsed all the time (and I hated the shocks in them); I was very to get a pair of Black Diamond's with the flicklock. They haven't slipped once and I wouldn't trade them for anything.

I don't know if you're aware but REI is giving an extra 20% off of anything purchased from the REI Outlet. They have a lot of nice packs on there...maybe the discount can help you get a better pack...

the area between Black Balsam and Shining Rock is used heavily when the parkway is open and the weather isn't terrible but I'd say the majority of folks day hike up to the top of Black Balsam on the...

it might help you in the long run to spend your money on lighter/smaller gear and not a giant pack that you may eventually no longer need

The First Ascent stuff is actually pretty nice. They had the whole line at the RMI shop outside of Rainier when I was there last summer. Seemed pretty comparable to everything else on the market. ...

no privies in TN by the way...that seems to be something you look for :)

I vote for Springer going North based on your choices but if I really was choosing, I'd start in GA and finish at Fontana...

I second this...although I don't know what a "pak" is.

I would prefer them in much bolder colors like yellow or orange for hunting season. :)

Montrail isn't making the Hardrock in 2010 so get what's leftover while you can. They've been replaced with a couple other shoes such as the "AT Plus" or the "Sabino Trail."

Check out the...

the real authority on this issue hasn't posted in quite a while...

to answer the question I think they started lumping the Gear Guide in with the Editor's Choice issue, which is usually the April issue

look for it in a month or so

forget two days in a car and just enjoy the beach

I have a Marmot Arete. Pretty close in weight and warmth to the Atom but less in price.

Packs: Gregory Triconi, ULA Circuit (new for Christmas!), Mtn HW daypack
Bags: Mtn HW Universe, Western Mountaineering Sycamore, Marmot Arete
Tents: Mtn HW Nightview, Marmot Aeolous, MSR Hubba...

pretty much all the pack companies a similar design this year (not necessarily with the shoulder straps but definitely with the side compression straps)...all little things go inside

very nice folks; they carry a lot of neat Montbell stuff as well

Should've thought about not being a slave to money before you borrowed the $20k.

You should try at all costs not to default on the loans as it will make life extremely difficult. It is also a...

Unfortunately I think you found out how wicking fabrics perform in humid southeast conditions (regardless of whether it's cold or hot). I try to keep a set of dry stuff to change into at the end of...