Brief Intro: My name is Sharon, I live and grew up in Napa. I'm a thirty something electrician. Used to hike quite a bit and did some backpacking before...
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Steve
sbarba@...
May 3, 1999 12:32 am
You know, it really doesn't get any better than Coe in the springtime. I was there yesterday morning and walked 14 miles. No matter how far you all go next...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 12:32 am
Well Rex, working backward from the average age of the DHS I'll guess you're about 40. If that's right I suppose you could be a generation older than a few of...
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Laurie Fitzgerald
fitzredwood@xxxxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 5:11 am
Hey, Glad to hear so many can make it on Sunday but unfortunately I will not. I have a crazy week and out of state guests. By the way, I have wednesdays off...
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Zazueta, Robert
Robert_Zazueta@xxxxxx...
May 3, 1999 4:38 pm
I'm wading through my sea of mail one by one, so if I'm repeating what someone has already said here, well... blame it on my exhaustion... Hey Angus! Glad you...
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Zazueta, Robert
Robert_Zazueta@xxxxxx...
May 3, 1999 4:58 pm
I would take you up on a Wednesday hike in a heartbeat (something VERY appealing about midweek hikes) but I work M-F. However, I may be able to crawl in late...
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Erin A. Thomas
erint@xxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 5:04 pm
... If I didn't spend my week days skating like the mad demon skater from hell all over town, I'd take you up on the mid week hike offer too. But, skates get...
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Thomas Meissner
thomas@xxxxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 5:18 pm
Steve, i actually have been in Austin Creek a couple of times, its rather close to Santa Rosa, where I live. its a great place to hike and actually also to...
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jc
jcmountain@xxxxxxxxxx...
May 3, 1999 6:40 pm
Hi all, My name is Jeremy, live in SF, a 27 yr old grad student..been backpacking for 4 years with my girlfriend and our friends (a bunch slow pokes!lol..). We...
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Zazueta, Robert
Robert_Zazueta@xxxxxx...
May 3, 1999 6:57 pm
That sounds like a hot trip! I'd be there in a second, except 1) don't think I'm well-equipped and 2) already have weekend plans. But please do keep posting...
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Angus
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May 3, 1999 7:12 pm
Can you describe a little more about the snowcamping trip? Are snowshoes required? I did late-spring camping in Canada and no snowshoes, but there was snow and...
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jc
jcmountain@xxxxxxxxxx...
May 4, 1999 12:39 am
Hi Angus, At the moment, we are still deciding on which trail within either one of the 2 areas. The preference is not more than 10miles round trip, 6500-8500...
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Steve
Sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 1:36 am
Thanks for the info about Austin Creek Thomas. I'm thinking of getting up there for a backpacking overnighter sometime before Spring's over. From what I've...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 4:22 am
Sounds interesting. Can I get a party size, how many experienced versus novices, which dates (so I can arrange vacation time if necessary). Count me as a...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 4:48 am
Jeremy: Sorry scratch the question about the date, I re-read your email and it looks like this weekend. Do we drive on Fri night after work? Or head out from...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 4:50 am
50 lbs? How long were you out there? Steve ... any....
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 4:55 am
yeah I am guilty of overpacking i thought it was going to be quite cold, and it was chilly but not THAT cold also i brought too much food, turns out some of...
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Aneemara@xxx.xxx
May 4, 1999 5:58 am
hey laurie i will occasionally have wednesdays off, my days off change each week so when i have one off i will let you know! i could also do an early morning...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 6:19 am
I don't do well without a pillow either. I'm still trying to decide on the best solution for me. I was pretty comfortable half-inflating my water bag one...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 7:07 am
Steve 1) Would love to see your list for your lightweight trips. Did you skimp a lot on First Aid? 2) I carry an REI "Travel Pillow" and I think it is...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 7:08 am
As Rob mentioned, I occasionaly do get out for early morning hikes on weekdays. They're always here on the Peninsula so that I can get back and go to work...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 7:56 am
I bring things to handle the typical problems - cuts, sunburn, splinters, ticks, poison oak and (for me) allergies. It doesn't add up to much weight, perhaps...
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Rebecca LeGates
rlegates@...
May 4, 1999 3:33 pm
Hey, just wanted to let you guys know that I'm enjoying eavesdropping on your backpacking discussions. Although I haven't done too much, I'm familiar with some...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 3:39 pm
Hi Rebecca ... Ah! There's the crux of it all. In cold-weather backpacking, you do NOT have a warm cabin. The thing is, the only real source of heat is: YOU! ...
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Steve
sbarba@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 4:16 pm
Speaking of novices, when it comes to snow camping that would be me. I'd like to get out and do some next winter though. Snow Mountain Wilderness north of...
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Thomas Meissner
thomas@xxxxx.xxxx
May 4, 1999 4:50 pm
Rebecca: if you want to go backpacking, i would be interested in joining you. i have done quite a bit trips in the Sierra and Ventana, though i don't mind to...
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jc
jcmountain@xxxxxxxxxx...
May 4, 1999 7:09 pm
Hi, I was beginning to worry about feeling everyone's box with our discussions...now that it's clear..ha! i can feel it up! lol.. As a beginner...
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jc
jcmountain@xxxxxxxxxx...
May 4, 1999 7:51 pm
Ok..all you gearheads, http://www.rei.com/EGA/gearlists/geartop.html This a guide, merely a guide, not everything is required on the list! or else you will be...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 8:18 pm
Well everything sounds great and just about right, I even have the MSR stove base (Trillium) but if you're leaving FRIDAY at 4:30am, I don't think that will...
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Angus
realangus@xxxxxxxxx.x...
May 4, 1999 8:32 pm
Let's chat gear. (Yeah!) This is the current list of items I prefer bringing along. For some items I have written a small description/explanation. I actually...
