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I have a solong6 a Tarptent Rainshadow and a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3. I Love the Solong6 Im 6'2" fits all your gear too! I Hate the Rainshadow its a poor design doesnt set up right with its bathtub...

Climb 5 mountain passes in 1 day between 9 and 13 K. That'll get your heart going all day long. I wonder though if that's too much?

Sad and scary! I just got back from bike riding in northern Wisconsin National Forest and we scared up a black bear right in front us as we were cruising down the forest road. Those things can run...

I keep all my food in Opsacks then in an ursack and then hang when I can in 20L sea to summit dry bag. that 20 litter bag will then fit all my other smelly stuff in it too. Above tree line I find a...

Great stuff Owen! Read this when you first posted. Had to revisit. I'll be there in 2 weeks. Purgatory Flats to Molas lake 6 days. Then I'll hitch back to my car. No Train. I'm taking 3 young adults...

Isle Royale National Park.... Remote and with limited access. just how I like them

Did that hike last June. No problems with water. If you get the Nat Geo Map of the Highlands it shows the spring locations on the map. Also by every shelter there is water. And you do cross some...

I day hike and backpack this trail frequently. It is unlike many of the other long distant trails. Most people i talk to don't even know the trail exist. Or they say I've heard of it but where is it?...

Go buy a map. I don't have mine in front of me but i don't think the IMT goes through the Scales area its further northeast. There are other trails that will connect you to the IMT though

Just got back from hiking Molas Pass to Wolf Creek. I want more! But might a couple years before I get back there. The San Juans are awesome! Have fun planning.

Your welcome!
The next couple months is prime hiking around here. It's also the start of hunting season. Not a bad idea to wear an orange cap or vest. I'd hate to get an arrow in my ash. Not...

I picked one of these Klymit Cush pillows up these spring and just love it. Nice price and 2.6 oz!
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If you don't already have one, buy an Ice Age Trail atlas http://www.iceagetrail.org/product/ice-age-trail-atlas/
All I do is pick a section that looks interesting maybe do a little web searching...

Preperation H is the best stuff for the taint. Anti itch, kills bacteria and has some pain reliever in it too.

In college we used to have a cat named Mojo. Mojo rising....

Looking at going to this area for some hiking in a couple weeks. I was wondering if anybody knows of camping spots along the trail up near the little garlic falls area or anywhere for that mater...

I wear Coyote brand sunglasses. Can't find them every where - online http://www.amazon.com/Coyote-Eyewear-FP-39-Polarized-Sunglasses
They are light, cheap (like $35) and very comfortable on the...

I should also add that these are 30 minute work outs and that 30 minutes is harder then hiking any mountain in the Virginia Highlands

I start working out with a personal trainer once a week for the past 2 years and it's been 90% HIIT and the other 10% is lifting. (not that expensive considering all the money I spend on gear and...

We'll be passing by Grayson Highlands SP SOBO about day 3 of our 6 day hike through the Highlands. I noticed that the park has showers and a store. Can hikers use the showers? or are they reserved...

We did Chapel loop hike 2 summers ago. Very pretty hike.

IAT to hike list:

Overnighter or more- Kettlbowl ski area to Veterans Memorial park ~14 miles- There a couple of rustic camping spots.
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I know what you are saying when it comes to being stuck in WI. I'm counting down the years to move out a hear. Hiking is nice here but there is way to much to see out west and east and south and...

I would love to check out some of the trail (Blue hills) in the western part of the state. I've been backpacking/hiking a lot of the prime sections. I did the Chippewa Moraine section a few weeks go...

I'm thinking Mount Rogers HQ to Damascus looks to be ~62 miles. Already checked with Mt Rogers Outfitters $75 for shuttle Not bad at all!
I'm a little concerned about the trash and whatever else is...

I have the 2nd week in June to hike a section of the AT. 60 to 70 miles is good. Where would you go?