Other forums/sites you'd recommend?

[ofthearth]

Since getting my foot operated on a couple of weeks ago ( foot up, don't walk, keep it iced etc) I've got a lot of time to read. Was wondering if there are other sites (backpacking, hiking, kayaking) that anyone would recommend?

Thanks

[Sly]

IMO, there isn't a better hiking site, so why bother. You could read journals, or a book.

[saimyoji]

read a walk in the woods. best book on the at in print.

[bigmac_in]

read A Walk In The Woods. Best Book On The At In Print.


Troll :d

[bigmac_in]

Seriously, read some journals on trailjournals.com - some of them are entertaining. If I was really bored - that's what I'd do. Luckily, I'm not.

[sheepdog]

There are lots of sites. This seems to be the most busy and has lots of information. There is also hammock forums, trailplace.com and hikinghq.net to name a few.

[ofthearth]

IMO, there isn't a better hiking site, so why bother. You could read journals, or a book.

I agree! I learned more here than from all the books I bought (and the SORUC - thanks for that; and Jacks article, and the list goes on). Just thought there might something I was missing.

[kayak karl]

Since getting my foot operated on a couple of weeks ago ( foot up, don't walk, keep it iced etc) I've got a lot of time to read. Was wondering if there are other sites (backpacking, hiking, kayaking) that anyone would recommend?

Thanks
there is nothing much about you on profile, but i read this book http://www.amazon.com/Heft-Wheels-Field-Guide-Doing/dp/1400052408 its about biking, but it got me more into kayaking and hiking.

i met this man several times, nice site http://www.delmarvaodyssey.com (http://www.delmarvaodyssey.com/video.html)/video.html (http://www.delmarvaodyssey.com/video.html)

Or you could start making stoves in your spare time:D.
WARNING, WARNING DANGER ofthearth, it can be addictive!!!! http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html

[saimyoji]

Troll :d

no, i really enjoyed the book, more so than any other at book i've read. most people not hung up on criticizing bryson's criticism of the at town folk enjoy it too. i've always posted such on WB. the only part i didn't care for was some of the historical stuff. i just skip over those parts now.

BTW: i actually had to look up :d = :D


:o

[ofthearth]

read a walk in the woods. best book on the at in print.

Read it. And while I found it amusing on one level ( and was amazed by the number of people who have read it and tell me about it when ever I mention the AT) the review by J Greber from Amazon would probably come closer to my over all thoughts on the book. There is even a study guide out for the book now. And where does the part about (official guides to the AT )come from?
Customer Reviews
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Woods-Rediscovering-Appalachian-Official/dp/0767902521/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-1-0._V47060502_.gif Mr. Bryson just does not know the Appalachian Trail, January 2, 2001
By J Greberhttp://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/drop-down-icon-small-empty-arrow._V13355991_.gif (Harrisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews (http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A231VG2NSCVG4L/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort%5Fby=MostRecentReview)

[Sly]

I agree! I learned more here than from all the books I bought (and the SORUC - thanks for that; and Jacks article, and the list goes on). Just thought there might something I was missing.

Hey, if you haven't read it all ready, try Then the Hail Came. better than AWITW, if you ask me.

http://www.skwc.com/exile/Hail-nf.html

[ofthearth]

Seriously, read some journals on trailjournals.com - some of them are entertaining. If I was really bored - that's what I'd do. Luckily, I'm not.

Thanks for reminding me about TJ's. Any you recommend?

[saimyoji]

Hey, if you haven't read it all ready, try Then the Hail Came. better than AWITW, if you ask me.

http://www.skwc.com/exile/Hail-nf.html

Yep, thats a good one, too.

[Cool AT Breeze]

Bilge rat

[saimyoji]

Read it. And while I found it amusing on one level ( and was amazed by the number of people who have read it and tell me about it when ever I mention the AT) the review by J Greber from Amazon would probably come closer to my over all thoughts on the book. There is even a study guide out for the book now. And where does the part about (official guides to the AT )come from?
Customer Reviews
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Woods-Rediscovering-Appalachian-Official/dp/0767902521/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-1-0._V47060502_.gif Mr. Bryson just does not know the Appalachian Trail, January 2, 2001
By J Greberhttp://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/drop-down-icon-small-empty-arrow._V13355991_.gif (Harrisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews (http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A231VG2NSCVG4L/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort%5Fby=MostRecentReview)


ok. I thought it was funny.

[Sly]

Yep, thats a good one, too.

Yeah, and it's by a real hiker, not an over reaching snob.

[ofthearth]

[quote=kayak karl;724707]there is nothing much about you on profile, but i read this book

Not much of a writer( or typer). Thought about the profile ( and I do look at others) I guess is now a good time to work on that. Usual style of writing is:

write, think, edit, write, edit, think, delete

[Mags]

I'm almost done reading this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Faithful-History-Catholics-America/dp/067402818X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226706390&sr=8-1

Good read if you are curious about the cultural impact Catholicism had had on the culture as a whole, its evolution in America and how it still shapes many people who are no longer Catholic, but have been affected by it...


Good to read something other than outdoor stuff once in a while. :)

[jersey joe]

I enjoyed reading this journal...
http://web.archive.org/web/20051127000738/http://www.inov-8.com/TrailDogNews.htm

[Wise Old Owl]

Keep in mind the information is here..... to see there. All you have to do is look for it.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/links/index.php?

[ki0eh]

the review by J Greber from Amazon would probably come closer to my over all thoughts on the book.

Jane was the president of SATC at the time and she wrote similarly (perhaps edited a bit more :) ) in the Appalachian Trailway News. I'm sure she would be happy to note that people still agree with her after all this time. :)

[bobgessner57]

Ofthearth: Great paddling site is www.myccr.com (Canadian Canoe Routes). It will get you to dreaming and the doing is even better. Threads are set up by province and there is a lot of good info on routes, gear, and all the other stuff you need to plan a trip. There are a few people that post there that are on whiteblaze, too.

Hope your foot heals quickly.

[Spirit Walker]

I agree that the journals on trailjournals will keep you occupied for a long while. If you want outdoor forums, you can check out backpacker.com. Their forum is pretty active, though not as much as whiteblaze. Another one is www.thebackpacker.com/trailtalk which is usually less active, but it has an occasional interesting thread and they do hikes all over the country if you want people to hike with.

[Egads]

Hey, if you haven't read it all ready, try Then the Hail Came. better than AWITW, if you ask me.

http://www.skwc.com/exile/Hail-nf.html

Agreed

[Bare Bear]

Trail Journals are great especially when you have met the hikers out on the Trail or at a Feed, whatever. On the other hand my nephew met this drop dead georgeous, sweet, wonderful, woman on a "Colombian Women" site and they have been happily married five years now.

[bigmac_in]

Thanks for reminding me about TJ's. Any you recommend?


Here is an amusing one -

http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=8057

:banana :banana :banana :banana

[ofthearth]

[quote=bigmac_in;725152]Here is an amusing one -

http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=8057

Thanks! Would you or anyone else know if there is setting to remove the background lines on the Journal pages? Makes for hard reading.

Thanks again

[DavidNH]

You should check out

www.trailplace.com
www.trailspace.com
www.thebackpacker.com
www.backpacker.com
www.appalachiantrail.com
www.greenmountainclub.org
www.outdoors.org


For books check out:
white blaze fever
A walk in the woods is ok for entertainment but not best at book out there.
nimbelweed nomad's ten million steps
backpacker magazine
national geographic adventure travel

Video: Trek This movie is Excellent!
How to hike the AT

there is plenty more but that oughtta get ya started!

David

[mudhead]

[quote=bigmac_in;725152]Here is an amusing one -

http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=8057

Thanks! Would you or anyone else know if there is setting to remove the background lines on the Journal pages? Makes for hard reading.

Thanks again

I think the quarterpounder man was trying to make a funny. Just so you know.

[Frau]

Many thanks for the GREAT delmarvaodyssey link!

Frau

[TJ aka Teej]

"A Season on the Appalachian Trail", by Lynn Setzer,
Rhymin' Worm's "On the Beaten Path,"
and Jan Liteshoe's LT TJ at http://www.trailjournals.com/liteshoe/ her AT TJ at http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=1076 and her outstanding LT book "The Ordinary Adventurer".

[hnryclay]

I like the backpackinglight (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/index.html)website, the forums are free however the articles require a subscription. Really though I don't mind if you find the information of use, helping out with operating cost is not to much to ask. Same goes for Whiteblaze, a little donation is fair this website is by far the best I have found. The gear reviews at BPL are good, the only problem there is they are crazy about UL, and SUL to the point that most of there gear lists are very spartan.

[Tilly]

Here are some books that perhaps you could check out from the library:

The Thru-Hikers Guide to America by E. Schimmler
This book gives some info about 25 other LD trails in the US ranging from 100 to 1000 miles. Pretty addicting book.

The Cactus Eaters by Dan White
Chronicles a 2 year hike of the PCT in the '90's. It was funny, in an admittedly in a sometimes how not to do things way.

Alone in the Appalachians by Monique Dykstra
Int'l AT hike in 2000, the year the trail officially opened. Lots of color pictures, lots of people, lots of Canadian history, a true blue blaze and hitchhiking adventure. So if those sort of things offend you...

Walking Home by Kelly Winters
Emotional book about an AT hike in 1996.

Coming into the Country or The Pine Barrens by John McPhee
John McPhee, best non-fiction writer ever. The 1st is about Alaska in the 1970's, the 2nd about the New Jersey Pinelands in the 1960's. The feel is not dated, but more historical and social commentary about a certain time and place.

Feel better soon!

[weary]

Read it. And while I found it amusing on one level ( and was amazed by the number of people who have read it and tell me about it when ever I mention the AT) the review by J Greber from Amazon would probably come closer to my over all thoughts on the book. There is even a study guide out for the book now. And where does the part about (official guides to the AT )come from?
Customer Reviews
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Woods-Rediscovering-Appalachian-Official/dp/0767902521/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-1-0._V47060502_.gif Mr. Bryson just does not know the Appalachian Trail, January 2, 2001
By J Greberhttp://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/drop-down-icon-small-empty-arrow._V13355991_.gif (Harrisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews (http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A231VG2NSCVG4L/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort%5Fby=MostRecentReview)
An excellent review of AWITW. I heartedly recommend it.

Weary

[ofthearth]

Here is an amusing one -

http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=8057

:banana :banana :banana :banana


[quote=ofthearth;725188]

I think the quarterpounder man was trying to make a funny. Just so you know.

Mudhead - what am I missing??

[saimyoji]

Not about the AT, but check out Grizzly Years by Doug? Peacock.

[saimyoji]

Mudhead - what am I missing??

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13082&highlight=minnesotasmith

read the whole thread.