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This thread has me alternately laughing and crying. As a Ranger in an Open Spaces system which is in close proximity to a major city, 90% of the problems I deal with are dog owners. (Can't blame the...

Boulder is absolutely an oasis of weirdness, :danceno other place like it.

I strongly discourage attempting 14er's (although Long's Peak is awesome). There has been a good deal of snow in the...

The people's republic has some of the best dau hikes in the Front Range, Hell the country for that matter...

Check out www.osmp.org for info

I suggest the local "Triple Peak Challenge", start...

That has been by far the most helpful answer to that question I have recieved!
Thanks

:datzYep I screwed it up too:datz. Much as I'd have liked to have started last week, I'll be leaving April 15thish. :dance

Lighting cannister stoves in the cold really isn't that big a deal, it just takes a few minutes of prewarming inside your shirt (or pants if your feeling a little lonely). My concern is getting...

Just have to ask PVT "Who is John Galt?":D

:D Smart Ass... I nearly spit out my drink.

I love reading other folks gear lists helps me sort through my own thoughts...

So far..
Osprey Aether 60 Pack ~56oz
SD Metamorph Bag 48oz w/o outer layer 32oz
SD Ultra Light Year tent...

I am all geared up and ready... Thinking about April 15 start date...

Is there a 2005 forum? I can't find it...

Ok I'll bite, not ultralight but certainly comfurtable...

Pack: Osprey Aether 60 54oz
Tent:SD UltraLightning 55oz Fastpack mode 36 oz
Bag: SD Metamorph 48oz W/O extra layer 32oz
Pad:...

Thanks Ted and Mags...

Yes I am from 30 square miles surrounded by reality (I love Boulder)

I appreciate the advice and comments...
"As far as day to day goes, just listen to your body. If...

I can wrestle 5mths away from life beginning early April '05. I am in decent hiking shape now (I am a Park Ranger and get paid to hike...:jump ) I'm looking for some basic adive on setting my...