Things change as the HMW becomes less and less of a wilderness.
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Things change as the HMW becomes less and less of a wilderness.
"Disgraceful state of New Hampshire Trails." Ah. I understand now. New Hampshire doesn't have "trails." That is why the OP is confused. "Trails" are highly overrated anyway. We just leap from...
I did it SOBO a few years ago in August. I left my car at Shaw's in Monson, and had them shuttle me up to the AT Lodge in Millinocket. I stayed at the AT Lodge for one night, paid them to shuttle...
Hi Tiptoe - we crossed in the parking lot at Grafton Notch. Congrats on your crossing! I'm also zeroing - but in Hanover at Stoney Brook. Ready to tackle Old Spec tomorrow enroute to Gorham.
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I'm a man; that means I am self-sufficient; I take care of myself and my family, wherever we happen to be. I exercise my liberties within the scope of the law.
The fact is that this debate is not...
That's the whole point of "concealed." I don't camp at campsites - I camp in the woods, away from people. Another reason I do so armed, I am alone and responsible for my own well being.
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The fruits, nuts, flakes and dope-smoking, disarmed hippies are coming!
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Well - I've looked at the risks and I choose to be armed, and not just on the trail, and not just with firearms. I had a run-in with some unsavory characters, who did not have my best interest at...
All that will come. Most people go through life unable to take care of themselves and their families. They take that mindset with them out into the woods, where bad things happen to them because of...
Hiking is not the same as wilderness preparedness. Most people who hike the AT - even thru-hike - have no idea what they are doing. They blissfully stumble through the woods, bragging the whole...
A very bad article, typical of the New York Times.
I love this:
"If you have a gun, leave it at home
You’re allowed to carry one on parts of the trail, but the park service would rather you...
We can also take reasonable precautions to take care of ourselves when we step off the blacktop and into the wilderness.
The wilderness contains wild animals that may attack us just because that...
When I hike solo, I do carry a Delorme InReach, but I am loathe to use it for a rescue. I'd have to be seriously injured in order to send an SOS. Getting lost does not qualify.
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Two years ago, I witnessed a thru-hiker receive a package at the Hiker Hut hostel up in Maine. It contained a full-sized plastic trumpet, which the guy immediately began playing... At least you...
It's just a damn shame, what the trail has become.
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I stayed. Paid the 100 bucks and mice attacked my pack. Chewed holes in the hip pockets. Fixed with Tenacious Tape.
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All this makes the Whites great. I love the unpredictability.
I'm heading out myself to Monson to hike southbound tomorrow. I expect to be in the Whites on the 4th of July weekend. I'm making no...
Last year I parked my car at Shaw's in Monson and they shuttled me to Millinocket. I stayed at the AT Lodge and had them shuttle me to Baxter to summit Katahdin and then hike out. Then I hiked back...
What I want most is to resupply and get back on the trail as quickly as possible.
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Do not spray it on your skin. It is used to treat fabrics. You can also buy clothes that have already been treated. Google it.
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I've used mine for 5 years - with proper maintenance it works as advertised. Hot water back flush really helps. MSR also recommends but waiting for a noticeable drop in performance before back...
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Just watched the trailer for the movie adaptation of Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods."
I've read the book many times, and I will admit I like it. The trailer...
Things that I've seen that force people off the trail on a long distance hike:
1) Trying to carry too much weight. Makes them miserable or injured and they have to stop. Strained backs, torn...
How I - a man - deal with this sort of thing:
1) Ignore unwelcome advice.
2) Hike however the Hell I want.
3) Repeat until reaching destination.
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Interesting - there was no bug activity on the Kinsmans yesterday - but I am sure that will change soon!
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