I had a surgery back in 2008 to correct this problem. Since that time I have found that a stiff sole boot with a wide toe box works the best to minimize the pain. I went through many boots and...
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I had a surgery back in 2008 to correct this problem. Since that time I have found that a stiff sole boot with a wide toe box works the best to minimize the pain. I went through many boots and...
Hi Everyone,
My friend and are heading out to do the collegiate loop in a few weeks. This will be a first trip to Colorado for both of us.
I've been reading a lot of reports and it sounds like...
I used Verizon and never had any problems with coverage. There were only a handful of places I can remember not getting good reception.
-MEB
I just did the JMT this past summer. I had a box sent to Tuolumne Meadows for resupply. I am glad I did as the store was very low on all hiker food the day I arrived. So to answer your question it...
I used the Blackberry Curve but I do not think they make it anymore. I bought a hard case for it and kept it in a ziplock bag, and then in a dry bag with other things.
I typed my journal entry in...
Hi sixguns01,
I have made a few trips over to the Adirondaks and they are amazing! You will not be dissappointed. I do the majority of my hiking in the Whites and in comparison I find the Daks to...
Hey Double Bow...supplement your diet with lots of beer when you go through towns! Those were always my favorite calories to consume. On a serious note...olive oil and lots of nuts are always a good...
I attempted the Direttissima back in 2009 with Mats Roing....I made it three days before my feet failed me due to boot and foot problems. I have my trip posted on trail journals for anyone...
I would be more concerned about lingering snow levels.....A few years ago I did a backpack from Rangeley to CVR over Memorial Day Weekend....we encountered lots of snow still up high coming off the...
My torso is just over 22 inches and I have had great luck with the Gregory Z65 and Z55....both come in large.
Hope this helps and happy shopping!
-MEB
Hey Mountain Goat!
Prior to my hike all my hiking had been in New Hampshire and Maine as well. You will be pleasantly suprised at how nice the trails are down south compared to up this...
Check this site out for current trail conditions when you go....lots of folks get out on the Bigelows and Crockers in winter.
http://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/
Happy trails!
-MEB
May can be one of the most difficult months to hike in the Whites based on my experience. Often the snow down low has melted but up high the snow can be deep, tedious and exhausting to travel...
I used the Z55 for my End to End of the Long Trail....absolutely loved it and it carried a heavy load very nicely. Most of the time in came in around 35 to 40 lbs. I did however overstuff the...
The best thing I did was not to skimp on food....never weighed my food bag but I know it was heavy. I usually carried a lot of nuts and peanut butter and honey which are packed with calories and fat...
I used a Blackberry for my journaling. There is a memo pad feature and I used that to journal in....after I was done I would than open up the internet browser and copy and paste my entry and send it...
Trail Name: No trail name yet
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 2
Approach Trail: Yes
Hi Donjuan70,
I frequent the Whites quite a bit and have several photos on my webshots account. Not all are on the AT but it should give you a good idea of what it's like in the winter.
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