Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org <http://backpackgeartest.org> has completed the following product tests during April, 2004. These tests are...
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 5, 2004 HIKE FOR YOUTH Benefiting 10 Colorado environmental youth groups Hike for Youth is a hike-a-thon taking place in Golden...
Hey all, i'm planning to hike the 100 mile wilderness section of the AT during the first two weeks of june. can anyone familiar with the area tell me what...
Hi, I am looking for a certain topical analgesic stick (for stopping the itching of bug bites) that I used to have that worked really well and was very...
Hi, I live in Maine and am a trail maintainer with the Maine Appalachian Trail Club but my section is on Saddleback and not in the 100 mile, Two weeks ago my...
Hi Moxie, I am really surprised you suggested he carry 10-12 days of food from Monson to Kahtadin. Is Whites Landing not open in June (arond the 50 mile mark,...
When I thru hiked in 2000 I left Shaw's in Monson with Baltimore Jack who was on his 6th thru hike, We both carried 10 days food and I stopped at White House,...
Well, Moxie, that just shows how different thru hikers can be. I only took 4 days of food into the wilderness, and arrived at Abol bridge, around 2 the...
first, i want to thank everyone for their advice on the 100 mile wilderness section of the AT. i have decided to bring an 11 day supply of food, based on...
Why not one of those GladWare tubs? They are really light, come in plenty of shapes and sizes, and really rather strong for all their thinness. Inexpensive ...
Another option would be to compromise and get some of those little round soup crackers or the goldfish crackers. They are small, fairly sturdy and can be stuck...
Does anyone have any tips on places to take wilderness first aid and/or orienteering classes in the Washington DC area? Thanks! Emily [Non-text portions of...
Emily, Try this link for Wilderness First Aid classes around the D.C. are. http://wfa.net/ Jim
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I am going down south to play music and hike and visit musicians, want to hike both grayson highlands AT Mt Rogers and Roan Mt. I will be hiking peobably june...
Hi Susan, I can't make it this time but I'm a fiddler and wish I could. You're not a Mainer by any chance..? I am moving to the White Mountains in July and...
I am currently on the trail and have been successfully carrying my crackers in a Pringles Can. I have had to put a little duct tape on the lid after awhile as...
hi, im new to the group and just thought id drop an email out to introduce myself and tell a little about me. im 23, i go to college in southern california. im...
Interesting article about Chestnuts, and their possible return to American forests: http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/05/28/reviving.thechestnut.ap/ind ...
Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during MAY, 2004. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain by...
Hi all This is a blatant plug for BackpackGearTest. We want more Testers to test FREE gear. Why? Read on. BackpackGearTest.org or BGT (as it is known) is an...
Greetings all, My name is chris and i am an apsiring thru hiker. I've spent years working towards hiking in may. This is where i ask for your help... Does...
Hi Chris~ The only festival I know of is Trail Days in Damascus VA, held in the middle of May. It's a blast, with past, present, and future thru hikers ...
Selma here in Harpers Ferry--congrats on everyone for making it 1000 miles! ... Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger [Non-text...
It was the time of my life and I learned what it feels to blow over two grand in less than three months--it was just as thrilling as the walk itself at times....
Hit the trail today! The backpack is in excellent condition & is ready for the next adventure. Built for the long haul, this pack is an excellent choice for...
Hi This was posted in the newsgroup, rec.backcountry and I thought it would be of interest here: Regards Andrew == The AT shelter at Darlington was taken down...
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