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All this nom de route stuff seemed odd to me when I took up back packing again after a 15 year hiatus. On the trails I hike in Montana, no one adopts a trail name so we are ourselves. Apparently,...

I was counting on my Epic weather jacket from Big Sky International. It has turned out to be so much vapor gear and will not make it by July 25th. The factory is having zipper problems. This company...

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I measured the inside of the pack and made the liner bag larger. I wanted the pack to sit inside the bag. That is one of the advantages of the design, having a liner bag you can use when...

I worked out the pattern and sent it on to Penny. Working with her was great. I made a few changes after I finally got my Catalyst. She faxed me a copy of the final pattern before she went ahead. The...

The chief disadvantage of a top loading bag like the Catalyst is that at the end of the day, I tend to explode out of my pack. Try as might to pack in an orderly manner when things come out of the...

If you use the Bearikade, take a galvanized or brass washer the size of a quarter and tie it with a string to your pack of jacket zipper pull. Just the thing to keep handy for loosening the set...

Here is yet another forum. This one dedicated to the High Sierra. Some very good info pertinent to the JMT.

Sierra Topix


Less than five weeks to go to my JMT start date July 27. Time is...

I spoke up on this thread. I am not been back since I had my tantrum about "Gentle Nudges." Upon learning of your situation, I checked and I am still signed up so no conspiracy as far as I am...

Received message from Sarbar:

"Thought of you today, as my husband and me drove into MT. As we went over Clark Fork I smiled.
On our honeymoon, we stopped in Missoula tonight, and we are off...

I agree strongly. I have the new Big Sky 1 person double wall tent with carbon poles. It is 2.4 lbs and free standing although I will guy it out and use stakes. When it comes to tents, Y.I.P.E.S,...

The two deaths on the PCT in May and the finding of the body of John Donovan have given me pause as I complete my planning for the JMT this summer. I have tried not to get silly and over-react but I...

If you have a strong reaction, you might consider a diamox regimen. I am considering Ginkgo Biloba for my JMT trip. Diamox is ruled out if there is reaction to sulfur. I have sulfur allergy.
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Here is a pricey alternative to Crocs. About the same weight but $90.00! REI should have them soon.

Mion Footwear

Who buys this...

I picked up this link off PCT Forum:

Very comprehensive info, maps, bear box locations, Sierra Shuttles, Summits, GPS references. A lot pertains to the greater Sierra area but very useful...

Stream Fording

A hiker comes to the river crossing up north and wants to get across, sees another hiker on the other side and yells over.... HOW DO I GET TO THE OTHER SIDE....
The other hiker...

Lace up!

Black toes are caused by the blunt force trauma of toes slamming forward against the toe box. Work on reducing that effect. Shoe laces keep your hiking shoe/boot on but also keep your...

For the scoop on bear cannisters check out:

Bear Barrel Polka


Clark Fork in Western Montana "Where Seldom is heard a Discouraging Word."

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Very interesting article on Newtonian physics and pack weight by Roman Dial:

He has developed formulas and...

Right! And Hayduke was modeled after Doug Peacock:

I can recommend "Walking it Off, " A great book by one of Ed Abbey's henchmen, and the person on whom Hayduke is based. Abbey wrote The Monkey...

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Clark Fork

My permit is for July 27.

Lots of preparation links, bear barrel info, and some historical info in my Journal:

Clark Fork's Trail Journal


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Clark Fork in Western...

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"The world looks brand-new," said Hobbes.
"A New Year ... a fresh clean start," said Calvin.
"It's like having a big white sheet of paper to draw...

Hey Mingo! Some folks report good results with a bran muffin or two.

As far a bizarre reasons to carry a map, most folks appreciate that the hiking experience comes down to a series of...

"too heavily moderated"? I'll say so....

I posted a couple of times and got prompt private e-mails back admonishing me for the error of my ways. My transgression? I posted an URL incorrectly! My...