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With that rant out of the way :) , I'll make a few other suggestions. The LT does seem to be generally safe for solo hikers. My good friend just hiked most of it in September, but had to people off...

I'm not going to sugarcoat things. From this description, your dogs are out of control and a danger to other people, wildlife, and themselves. No one else should have to interpret your dogs...

I've been hiking and camping out along the LT all spring and summer between north of Killington and up to Canada. I haven't seen a single bear or even any tracks/scat. I suspect this may be different...

HA! Around here it only seems to take about three rounds of mircobrews right before the bars close.... :jump

Personally, if I had unlimited funds I'd buy a bunch of Hyperlight Mountain Gear. I...

One word of warning, no matter what you decide to do, make sure you're "using protection" prior to the trip. It's your responsibility. In the past three years, I've known several guys who were in the...

Ah, I see. That's really great that you're taking a person who would otherwise not be able to experience the wilderness.

I guess my only suggestions would be (a) bring a free standing tent and (b)...

Great question!

My dad has some great backpacking and camping stories from when he was younger. When I hear about the odd collection of "gear" they took with them into the White Mountains, it...

Obviously, I don't know your itinerary, but couldn't you just wilderness camp? Just a suggestion. I know sometimes I get into the mindset of "I have to make it to camp XYZ," and then I realize the...

Vino Vampire!

The name was bestowed upon me during a brilliant night of wine drinking with two of my good friends/hiking partners. There are actually really four parts to the name. The "vino" is...

Wow! Ambitious is definitely the right word for the hike you have planned! You're pretty much planning to do a one day Presidential Traverse in mid-September. Even during the summer, the weather is...

I think the best way to prepare for pretty much any backpacking trip is to focus on the three following areas of backpacking. If do anything to prepare yourself, that's just gravy.

1. Take a nice,...