Nice! That is an under rated section in my opinion. However, I believe winter backpacking as a whole is under rated.
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Nice! That is an under rated section in my opinion. However, I believe winter backpacking as a whole is under rated.
I am sure some will not relate, but for others it may hit home...I will use myself as an example.
For many trips, I would say the majority of them...Day 1 & 2 are high moral basically no matter...
Nailed it. Facebook has more or less consumed the internet audience for most activities; its not a whiteblaze thing, or a hiking thing...its a platform thing.
We also have to look at how these...
A good idea. Especially as a replacement to your wife having to do all that driving. Still not a bad idea likewise
Hey I get it, sometimes its best to go with your gut/ resolve even if it means a bit more legwork, if it puts your mind at ease its worth it. Same as driving back to the house to check that the...
Well to clarify they didn't want a day to day plan. They just wanted to know where I was getting on the trail at if outside the Table Rock SP. its a real great trail tho
PinballATL this is not the answer you are looking for, but I am curious why you are against the trailside parking? If luxury/ nice vehicle is the case I understand but if its just a daily driver I...
Larry you carry the correct trail name, you are in fact crazy. In 13 years or so on the forum and hiking community I think you have successfully lived up to your name in every instance of published...
This past weekend my very best buddy and I took on 48 miles of the Foothills Trail from Whitewater Falls Rd to Table Rock State Park.
What a trail!!! Totally blown away at the amount of work that...
Any update on this? Everything fell off on facebook which isn't promising. That is a dedicated pet owner hands down. Hope all turns out well.
#1 - try a pack on prior to purchase. You can try it on at REI etc and then buy used.
#2 - Nothing wrong with buying used gear. Just make sure your price matches the wear of the item.
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Still no on trail experience with this but I do have about 30 miles of road walking experience with it now...Going to carry it along the foothills trail this weekend. So far the garment has met my...
Fontana resort and fuel station have a quality resupply and nice rooms if you were to need that.
I would suggest downloading the Farout app. It will answer all of your questions. It is hard to answer someone's questions with so many unknown's.
How many in your group?
How fit? Typically...
Do we need a satellite phone?
IMO this falls into personal safety and only you can make that call however I can provide that I have never carrier one, my cell phone has always had ample...
South of Mason Dixon line shuttles average $1 per mile. North of there its $2 per mile. My info is getting dated now however so your results may vary.
I agree that $170 seems a bit steep...
This is the way to go IMO
I was picked up at Highpoint, NJ by "Moseys Hostel" phone number: 8452393028
May have been addressed already but I skimmed with no reference....Garlic mentioned site selection, I think in terms more on elevation. I would like to add "ground coverage selection". Grass/ dirt...
Your credentials are impressive!
Have ya ever seen a gator free ballin? :banana
If your only getting a few months out of them, and others are getting much longer maybe look into how you are cleaning the garment? Dryer heat too high? a certain chemical cleaner? I think bleach...
You should just return them(Manufacturer customer service). I don't mind paying high dollar for apparel but my expectation is raised as the price rises. For reference I typically get 3-4 years out...
Patrick I wish I could be of more help but its been 2 years for me since that section, and i was in just a 20mpd grind to finish the trail a lot of it is blurry. However I do know that I had planned...
My only main meal is tuna creations. 3 per day, 1 for lunch and 2 for dinner. There are also packets that have noodles or rice and beans added in, I really like those too and only require 1 of them...