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Thank you Garlic and yaduck! According to the latest AZT newsletter, a huge restoration project has just been completed in the Mazatzals, so at least the trail should be in decent shape. My hiking...

I've been chipping away at the AZT for the past two years, and the opportunity for one last section this year has come up. I'm looking at Pine/HWY 87 (mile 328 SOBO) south to HWY 87 (mile 402 SOBO)....

Hey everyone, I'm doing a Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim hike in a few weeks and I'm having trouble finding parking information. Do you need a permit to park overnight in the lots near the Bright Angel...

Would hiking the southern 700 miles of the trail be feasible in November? I Know there are probably water issues and snow at the higher elevations, but is it mostly hikeable? Looking for some kind of...

I sectioned Springer to Maryland starting in May and it seemed to be the perfect time to start. Maybe I was lucky, but the weather was perfect, thru-hiker crowd was thinned out, but still plenty...

Thanks for all the advice, Stranger! Thinking about leaving from Arthur's pass SOBO around NOV 25 next year, or maybe even NOBO from Bluff.

Is it worth making the trip up to Auckland/North Island...

At first I'd hike with prescription sunglasses and glasses, but I got sick of the lenses fogging and I can't stand the way glasses feel during everyday wear.

I've also worn contacts for...

Do any of those who have any knowledge on the area/trail see issues with starting in mid-November from Arthur's Pass and taking about a month to hike south to Bluff? I don't mind cold or rain, but...

Wow, awesome pics!

Thanks for posting this, as well as the camera specs, Sly! I'm actually in the market for a new camera, and this one looks like what I'll be going with.

Canon PowerShot...

I'm pretty sure Aquamira purifies water in 30 minutes. Also, you don't have to worry about the notoriously fickle UV devices or the filters that have to be cleaned/unclogged.

Thanks for the advice, guys! I'm actually helping a buddy out who asked for a safe place to park up there. I'm going to advise he not go in light of the armed murderer. :(

At least I can throw...

Does anyone know of a generally safe place to park near Harriman for a weekend overnighter?

thanks!

How much does the average slackpack cost, anyway? I know there are varying circumstances, but what does it usually cost?

I think my threshold would be $1. I'd rather buy a bag of Double-Bubble...

I have nothing against people who slackpack, but I personally have no interest in spending money on it. I mean, is carrying a 25-30 lb. pack THAT bad? Not to me. I'd rather just keep walking in one...

I have no experience with the European trail system (Grand Route, or GR, for short), but I've heard fantastic things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GR_footpath

Here are a few that have caught my eye over the years, and I would consider doing:

Israel National Trail

GR 11

GR 20

Camino de Santiago (there are a ton of different variants of the...

Battery life for new Kindle Fire HD is "11 hours continuous use." Granted, they obviously don't tell you that if you're watching movies, the battery will probably be drained in under 9 hours. The 4G...

Going stove-less was basically just a natural extension of how I already ate. During one large section hike from Springer to Old South Mountain Inn, Maryland, I used my stove maybe a half dozen...

No problem, hope they help!

Do you also wear boots? The only time I ever had anything more than minor knee aggravation was when I wore boots. Going to lightweight trail runners has helped a lot....

Obviously, nothing is going to completely cushion your knees from all the impact associated with running/hiking, but I think they do a very good job. My dad also swears by them and won't go on a hike...

I've always found the New Balance Pressure relief insoles to be excellent:

http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Pressure-Relief-Insole/dp/B005ZE0NTO

One more vote to go NOBO.

I'm down to about 28-30 lbs. fully-loaded with 5 days food and water. I could easily go another 3-5 lbs. lighter, but I don't have the money to spend on hiking gear right now, and I'm not in a...

Most restaurants/establishments will let you recharge your phone. Make sure you ask first, though; it's just good form.

You'll be in towns at least once a week (more often every 3-5 days) either...

The helicopters used in the Bin Laden Raid were stealth:

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/top-secret-stealth-helicopter-program-revealed-osama-bin/story?id=13530693#.UBYM8_U8SSo