OK OK - it's funny what happens sometimes when you sleep on a decision. We reversed our decision from YESTERDAY and decided we don't want to worry about our tent breaking for 2700 miles. If we had...
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OK OK - it's funny what happens sometimes when you sleep on a decision. We reversed our decision from YESTERDAY and decided we don't want to worry about our tent breaking for 2700 miles. If we had...
Thanks all, I basically agree with all of you... so we're going to try the tent out and then exchange it if/when it disintegrates. We have a backup tent at the ready we can ship if needed as well.
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Let me tell you a tale. The wife and I are headed to Campo to start hiking in a couple weeks and decided to buy a Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2. $550 is a lot for a freestanding tent but fine. Well, REI...
I'm chiming in with a related question. I'm a NB PCT thru attempt starting late April, and definitely bringing a rain jacket. What I've been debating is bringing my Montbell down jacket for cold...
Wow, I must say I was using postholer.com as a resource for planning my hike and was intrigued by the idea that the permit is irrelevant.
After reading this thread and Postholer's comments in...
Thank you all! We took Mr. Bumpy's advice and left our car at Beartree Gap and then shuttled up to Fox Creek so we could catch most of the Highlands. First day was beautiful, the second day was all...
Wife and I are doing a last minute hike from Massie Gap down to Damscus. We'd prefer to tent - who knows of good spots...
- Between Thomas Knob Shelter and Lost Mtn Shelter (night 1, not sure how...
Shutterbug - White Pass to Walupt Lake is my route at the end of August. Sounds like you were able to evenly space out the miles - were there plenty of camping options along the way? My father in law...
Had no problem hitching solo during my 2013 thru hike. But once my two buddies joined me we had a tough time (kept telling them this). I think Dogwood pretty much nailed which hitches were hardest....
Sure, both years I've tried to get a permit for early September, starting at Longmire going clockwise for 9 days. I think starting at a less popular entry point would have been a wise strategy. This...
Permit application for Enchantments = denied two years in a row
Wonderland Trail application = denied two years in a row
While I wait in utter hopelessness for the results of the 2018 Wonderland...
Thank you for the tip, Jeff! Was able to get the LAST room at Catamount and Pete gave me a hiker rate. Should be all set for the hike now.
You guys are so right on those weekend rates. Whew. Not sure why I thought I'd be the only genius thinking the colors would be about right that week. Sutton's Place had decent rates and I was able to...
So I had NO idea how popular this area was in early October, but I should have guessed. Duh me. I was able to score a spot at Sutton's Place on Jeff's recommendation for the end of my hike, but...
Just back from the trip, Berg was amazing. Got very lucky with weather and smoke. On our hike out, the smoky haze was coming up the valley. By the time we were back in Jasper, couldn't see a thing....
Welp, la vieja and I are leaving for the Jasper area in two days. Managed to find a way to hit both Berg Lake and the Skyline Trail in Jasper NP.
Berg Lake has to be a one-nighter out and back...
Stayed here a number of times and always loved it. On my '14 CT thru I was dying for a bed and showed up in the rain on a full night. Place was packed full of runners for the Leadville 100. Despite...
The Maroon Bells blew my mind last year, highly recommend. More crowded than most of the CT in my experience, but worth it. It's a beautiful world. Why the hell do I still live in Chicago.
Gah, you're right, I'm talking Skyline not Highline. Keep it straight, Wuff.
Hmm it looks like I could get a good itinerary at Berg Lake on the EXACT dates I have a reservation for the Highline. Is one better than the other?
Highline is the only plan I have firmed up - I was able to get a reservation at the lodge at the halfway point, so that'll be a quick and light two day.
Thank you all for awesome suggestions, I...
The wife and I are starting to plan a road trip up the divide and through Yellowstone then Glacier then into the Canadian Rockies (Banff and/or Jasper). For many of the popular trails in these parks...
While it may seem less than ideal psychologically to start your hike in the rain, I think it could work out the opposite. As many already said, get the rain and mud out of the way early. When I...
From NPS.gov:
Note: The park is no longer accepting reservation requests for the entire 93 mile Wonderland Trail. Between March 15 and April 1 we received a record number of requests. We will not...
Great, thank you for the tips. I think I'll avoid the long hike from Indian Bar up to Paradise Inn and maybe stay there after the hike if available. Good luck in the pool! Will be interesting to see...