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Today, 16:36

Coffee replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

It is far better than the seasonal flu vaccines and I have also read that even for the 5% who get symptoms of COVID, symptoms are much less severe....

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Today, 16:33

soilman replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

I read an article in The NY Times that says the vaccine is being undersold. Even with 95% efficacy it is one of the best vaccines. There is still a...

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Today, 16:31

Coffee started a thread zPacks Carbon Fiber Staff - First Impressions in General Gear Talk

I ordered a zPacks Carbon Fiber Staff during their December sale and finally got a chance to test it out on a short hike this weekend. Here are some...

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Today, 16:22

soilman replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

I got my first dose last week and had no side effects. I now feel I can responsibly resume the hike I postponed last spring.

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Today, 16:19

soilman replied to a thread The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp in Appalachian Trail in the news (RSS feeds)

The ATC is advertising for trail crew leader and crew so I interpret that to mean they are considering having trail crews this year.

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Today, 15:58

JNI64 replied to a thread What wind speed cancels your trip? in Straight Forward

I actually love getting out in crazy weather! A few years ago after I got my spikes and snowshoes they called for lots of ice and lots of wind so I...

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Today, 14:57

JNI64 replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

Even though the vaccinated are supposedly 95% " safe" . For how long ?? We still have to wear mask ,keep distance, can we still be asymptomatic and...

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Today, 14:56

shelb replied to a thread Book Giveaway Thread in Media

IN Please! I am messaging my info

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Today, 14:33

Alligator replied to a thread Book Review: The 29th Day in General

That's a very memorable story which I would also say is a short story but reading is like hiking. Some may think a 3 mile hike is arduous but it...

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Today, 14:32

atraildreamer replied to a thread What wind speed cancels your trip? in Straight Forward

Give a potential campsite a thorough inspection (look up at the trees) & stay far away from any questionable timber. Falling branches & trees are...

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Today, 14:26

blackmagic replied to a thread Rain Pants in General

WPB (usually GTX) shell pants with insulating liners are typically marketed as "resort," "backcountry" or "ski/snowboard" pants. The Arc'teryx...

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Today, 14:14

Alligator replied to a thread What wind speed cancels your trip? in Straight Forward

Lots of good advice about assessing the surrounding campsite trees for health and vigor as well as for consideration of loading on the trees such as...

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Today, 14:10

PGH1NC replied to a thread On trail male urinary cathing in Health, Safety & Hygiene

Have you considered a Foley catheter? i was faced with that possibility while on the A T last summer but decided otherwise.

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Today, 14:10

Gator64 started a thread Lost FORD (IA) vehicle key with key portion missing in Shenandoah Sept 2020 in Lost and Found

Hello Fellow AT Hikers, My FORD IA Key fell out of my brain pack area perhaps, inside one of the shelters/huts on my section hike of Shenandoah NP in...

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Today, 13:13

JNI64 replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

I'll be 57 next month with no underlying medical conditions . I've never had a flu shot, my theory has always been don't fix it if it ain't broke....

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Today, 12:45

SAWNIE replied to a thread Rain Man has passed away. in General

Rain Man's greatest joy even more than his hikes was his family. He loved and lived his pride in his daughters. He was a great supporter of his...

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Today, 12:43

CalebJ replied to a thread Rain Pants in General

Interesting. That's honestly not a feature I've ever wanted, but I'm curious to hear more responses about this.

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Today, 12:39

bruchko started a thread Rain Pants in General

I have owned a pair of Marmot rain pants for over 10 years. they are wearing out and I want to replace them. These are full zip on both legs and...

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Today, 12:11

StubbleJumper replied to a thread What wind speed cancels your trip? in Straight Forward

Yep, the shelters are probably safer, but even they can be crushed during a windstorm. Here's a post that I made a few years ago after hiking the...

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Today, 12:07

4eyedbuzzard replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

My wife and I got our first dose (Moderna) Jan 13. For reference, we are 59 and 64 years old respectively and have some underlying medical issues. We...

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Today, 11:56

TexasBob replied to a thread How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021? in General

Partly true, partly not. Influenza viruses mutate rapidly so the virus that causes this years flu is different enough from last years influenza...

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Today, 11:38

peakbagger replied to a thread The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp in Appalachian Trail in the news (RSS feeds)

As an NPS volunteer and AT boundary line maintainer I wonder what this years policy will be regarding working on the trail.?

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Today, 11:33

gpburdelljr replied to a thread The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp in Appalachian Trail in the news (RSS feeds)

While the ATC is still encouraging people not to start a thru-hike, they know that people will anyway. By leaving registration open, people planning...

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Today, 11:22

Fredt4 replied to a thread The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp in Appalachian Trail in the news (RSS feeds)

Agreed, didn't even reported my 2011 thru hike, recognition wasn't even an issue.

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Today, 10:54

4eyedbuzzard replied to a thread On trail male urinary cathing in Health, Safety & Hygiene

Finding reasonable privacy in the forested sections of the trail shouldn't be too big an issue. There are enough places where you should be able to...

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Today, 10:08

RangerZ replied to a thread On trail male urinary cathing in Health, Safety & Hygiene

Sure enough, if you stop to go to the bathroom, another hiker will come along. Given a choice, go to the upslope side of the trail. Hikers tend...

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Today, 09:50

CalebJ replied to a thread What wind speed cancels your trip? in Straight Forward

Last year on the traverse, one guy in our group brought an anemometer. We were up around 60 sustained during last hour or two of climbing up Mt...

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Today, 09:05

Starchild replied to a thread On trail male urinary cathing in Health, Safety & Hygiene

I'd say it would be like any involved bathroom break that was more then #1. Just hop off trail into the bush and do your business. Some places you...

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Today, 09:01

mountain squid replied to a thread 2021 Thru-Hike Registry in Class of 2021

The spreadsheet is ready for viewing. Follow this link: https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/2008/2021.htm The link is also available on the homepage. ...

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