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There are a few areas along the AT that I have traveled which elevated the "Spidey sense of danger" when moving across, through, or over rock ledges...

The climb up South Kinsman in NH is fairly exposed (a steep scramble over open boulders, cliffs). And of course Katahdin.

There is not much you can do about the dew point, thats Physics describing a nature's law. You can provide some measures to work arund condensation,...

StillMoving - perfect thing to do. Wish you all the best! There are too many topics just the same, in hiking and bike travelling, so I dont see...

Whoops, forgot to mention that I also sent all my clothes to InsectShield for their permethrin treatment that is supposedly longer lasting than do it...

Just an update - I think my last trip with 3 days food and all my gear I was at about 18lbs with my starting water as well. I thought I had pictures...

Lehigh Gap

I get by on 3 flavors of breakfast and 5 or 6 flavors of dinner. Lunch is the same every day. That is enough variety that I enjoy every meal, but it...

In my area some folks have issues at Webster Cliffs on the east side of Crawford Notch. The AT runs along the top of the cliffs. There are trees to...

Thanks but no thanks to premethin for me. I have lived a good chunk of my life outdoors and most bugs do not like me. I can count the number of ticks...

Very many have, even for much longer than a day hike. That aside, to complete a thru hike in 2 years or less; your gonna need "gear". Before...

Just an article that reviews permethrin-treated clothing: ...

Ordered a Western Mountaineering Badger MF 15, 6'6", right zip from Moosejaw.

For a novice hiker with kids, connecticut would be, IMHO, the best choice. Long walk along the Housatonic river, gentle rolling hills, historic...

Me and when would see others on a cpl of occasions would pile it in the corner of the shelter or set scraped wax by the fire pit for others. ...

Hello, we actually enjoyed using this headlamp and this is one of the most powerful ones out there, definitely better than our previous basic...

The two big AT near loops in western NC are Standing Indian (as another posted above) and the Big Butt Mountain/Shelton Grave/Big Bald section. But...

Hello and welcome to White Blaze! I agree with comments above regarding more information about you and your children would be helpful. For example,...

Download the shuttle listing on the WB home page. There are several operators who work the Atlanta area. ...

If you can, try to camp on Bromley peak. Great sunset and sunrise views. Emergency shelter in the ski patrol hut. Privy. You do have to bring up...

My favorite with kids 10-15: I used to do backpacking with kids in that area. We would start on rt 8 in Cheshire next to Delmolino and Sons, hike in...

Bit late to the game but I used to do backpacking with kids in that area. We would start on rt 8 in Cheshire next to Delmolino and Sons, hike in to...

Leo here are a couple links to rides here in the US you might find interesting. These places sell maps and GPS tracks/routes: Backcountry Discovery...

Thank you!