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    Majortrauma

    Scaring Bears

    Thread Starter: Majortrauma

    This is a lot more expensive than Bear spray (approx $200.00) but I think this would be an exceptionally effective way to scare away bears that may have

    Last Post By: Alligator Today, 23:30 Go to last post
    futureatwalker

    How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021?

    Thread Starter: futureatwalker

    The nights are drawing in, and it is time to think about next year....

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    mverville

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    Thread Starter: mverville

    Any thoughts on resupply through the SNP in early April?

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    Tender Fire

    Tools for planning bootleg multi-day multi-forest hike?

    Thread Starter: Tender Fire

    Hi all, I'm in the beginning stages of planning a Long Trail hike late this summer/September (in hopes of vaccines working and resupply & shuttles

    Last Post By: Cosmo Today, 20:48 Go to last post
    mclaught

    Where are trail services needed the most?

    Thread Starter: mclaught

    Let's say, hypothetically, someone was thinking about setting up a hiker friendly B&B/shuttle service close to the trail and was trying to identify

    Last Post By: TwoSpirits Today, 19:03 Go to last post
    bert304

    Z-Packs Arc Air Pack?

    Thread Starter: bert304

    I currently use an Osprey Kestrel 48 liter. My question is, Is the Z-Packs Arc Air pack worth the cost. I am a weekender and vacation hiker. The weight

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