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We're going from mount rogers NRA south starting the 12th so we'll probably be out of Damascus by the time ya'll start.

Thanks for all the replies!

About to do a trip with a few friends between Mount Rogers NRA and Damascus, just wondering what we should look out for and look forward to. Thanks!

my vote goes to ski poles. bought some used ones for cheap for literally 5 bucks at a local rental store. they do great for me. its all personal choice.

i use actual ski poles that i bought used for 5 bucks at a local sporting store. the only negative is that they dont fold up, but theyve never been in my way.

amen to all of that

do itttttttttt

myself and 2 friends plan to head out about a week earlier than that, so our paths may cross!

i have wannabe-crocs from wal-mart and they work great. they were less than 10 buckaroos too.

I personally prefer standard "backpacker green" :D

You know, that green that seems to be on every piece of hiking equipment ever.

I think that as long as you think you're good at hiking you are a "professional" hiker.

moleskin and duct tape have saved my feet many times.

Just wondering if anyone has used ski poles instead of poles designated for hiking. I wanna know the pros/cons.

It just seems I can get ski poles for cheaper and they seem to be much sturdier. ...

20* means you should be warm inside of the bag if the temperature outside of the bag is 20* or more.

NOBO Beginning of May 2010!

we're not goin til next year either... so we'll probably see you out there.

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