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    "Road guards in and road guards out" LOL. Yep, I...

    "Road guards in and road guards out" LOL. Yep, I remember HAVING to drink 2 full glasses of water before every meal while at Lackland in 1985. I lost 14 pounds in 6 weeks of basic training.
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    I saw this poster hanging in Mountain Crossings...

    I saw this poster hanging in Mountain Crossings when I passed through there on my first section hike from Springer to Dick's Creek Gap in 2003. I remember looking up, seeing it and being dumbstruck....
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    Go to an Asian market and check out the Ramen (in...

    Go to an Asian market and check out the Ramen (in Korea, they call it Ramien) selection. They have some really spicy flavors and milder one's as well. They also have Chapaghetti, which my wife and...
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    I have "Trek" and have watched it several times. ...

    I have "Trek" and have watched it several times. I agree with some others have written. The soda machine thing was humorous and it doesn't look to me liked they dug up the sign, it was just lying...
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    We need another Minnesotasmith thru-hike to bring...

    We need another Minnesotasmith thru-hike to bring things back in focus!
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    Let me qualify this by saying I use a Gregory...

    Let me qualify this by saying I use a Gregory Forester internal. I read somewhere that one of the reasons that internals are so popular is that they convey the "Mountain Jock" image. In other...
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    PreCip Jacket

    I love my Marmot PreCip Jacket. I've had it about 5 years and it still looks like new.
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    Bought a pair of 08' Hardrocks for my wife, my...

    Bought a pair of 08' Hardrocks for my wife, my son and myself. Wore them on our 3-day trip on the Bowen-Baker Loop in the Never Summer Wildnerness. I have to say, they are the most comfortable...
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    I've read that having a firm heel counter is what...

    I've read that having a firm heel counter is what really provides stability, be that in a trail runner or a boot. I just got a pair of Montrail Hardrock 08's and they are the most comfortable pair...
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    Bowen-Baker Loop in Never Summer Wilderness

    My family and I will be hiking the Bowen-Baker Loop in the Never Summer Wilderness and our 1st night campsite is Parika Lake, which is above timberline. I know thunderstorms are common in the...
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    Greetings from Melissa

    Hi Beeman....yeah, I know where Fairview is. I used to live in Allen at one time. I've done the following sections already:

    - Springer to Dicks Creek Gap (Fall 2003)
    - Harpers Ferry to Front...
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    Exiled in North Texas

    Since moving from North Carolina to Texas about 1.5 years ago, I've really been missing the AT. I did a short section of the Ouachita Trail a few weeks back and it just ain't the same. I'm hoping...
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    I have been thinking about getting a DriClime...

    I have been thinking about getting a DriClime Windshirt as well. However, like some others here, I don't yet understand the benefit. Here is what I wear/pack for my layers in the Spring/Fall:
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    Poll: Though I am a Christian, I think hiking the AT...

    Though I am a Christian, I think hiking the AT can be a spiritual experience even if you aren't religious. Anytime you are tired...I mean really tired, miserable and ready to quit and feel like you...
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    I agree with LW, its a hovel and should be torn...

    I agree with LW, its a hovel and should be torn down.
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    I stayed at the Greasy Creek Friendly during a...

    I stayed at the Greasy Creek Friendly during a section hike about 2 years ago, I think. I decided I didn't want to setup a tent in an approaching T-Storm so walked to the Friendly. CC was very nice...
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    Yes, the drive was definately a beast and I think...

    Yes, the drive was definately a beast and I think I made it worse by taking US-287 most of the way back. I think I-70 to I-35 would have been a better route, even though it is a longer distance.
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    Rocky Mountain High!

    We got home Friday from our camping trip to Rocky Mtn. National Park. We camped at Moraine Park Campground, where we had an outstanding walk in tent site....site 162 on loop D. We had a beautiful...
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    Thanks for all the advice and input. We are...

    Thanks for all the advice and input. We are looking forward to some beautiful scenery and good family time.
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    We have reserved a walk-in campsite on loop D at...

    We have reserved a walk-in campsite on loop D at Moraine Park Compground. Any suggestions on trails for day hikes in this area? There seem to be quite a few choices for hikes that are 3 - 6 miles...
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    We are thinking about getting a walk in site at...

    We are thinking about getting a walk in site at Moraine Park Campground in RMNP. I know its a big campground but its close to Estes Park, trails, etc.
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    Thanks Mags....since we are now Texas flatlanders...

    Thanks Mags....since we are now Texas flatlanders it would probably be best for us not to venture to high anyway. I know it takes a few days to get acclimated to the altitude. Any suggestions you...
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    Best Places to Camp in Colorado Rockies?

    My family and I moved from NC to Texas last Summer and are having mountain withdrawl. We would like to take a trip out to Colorado to see the Rockies (the mountains, not the baseball team ;)) but...
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    I was stationed at Kelly AFB years ago and seem...

    I was stationed at Kelly AFB years ago and seem to recall the Hill Country had some good trails. Check out Enchanted Rock State Park.
    We recently moved to a little town North of Dallas and I too am...
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    I use the MSR MugMate and loose leaf black tea. ...

    I use the MSR MugMate and loose leaf black tea. Works for me.
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