was a two mile trek into the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, from the South Umpqua River side. The biggest lake in the wilderness, Fish Lake (Original Name,...
Rainy day and what a great way to waste it at work reading all of your 75pg journal. Very descriptive and wonderful insight. I actually copied it for my father...
Hello, new to the group, nice to come across a board that discusses both the PCT and the AT! I actually live in New Zealand but have done a few thru-hikes,...
... Thanks Art, An interesting post, and a good example of how things can go wrong in the blink of an eye! Most of my hiking has been done alone, mainly...
... Not done the PCT or the AT, but have had a similar experience on the short (seven day) Cape to Cape Track here in Western Australia. Only felt I was away...
I've hiked both the PCT and AT, the PCT being first. So, it did seem like the AT was "busy" in the southern states, but also, starting in March you'll...
... Hi George We have had this discussion recently on the Yahoo! group Aushiker. You might want to have a look at Roger Caffin's perspective as published in...
... Hello Andrew, Those are interesting comments - I seem to experience the exact opposite - I'm always glad of my boots when plunging through thick ...
... like the AT was ... encounter spring ... Hello Brawny, Thanks for the comments. I guess the two trails (PCT/AT) are two different kinds of experience but...
Hi George, I've never heard of anyone getting sick from trail magic. I ate brownies freely at one shelter, homemade and wonderful, and most of the other stuff...
I have a PCT story that I like. Years ago I was hiking on the PCT, in the middle of the huge Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California. I had hiked into a...
I think that the people that are doing "trail magic" are like minded folk.....I really don't think (although it could happen) people are out doing trail magic...
Boz; Thanks for the kind note. I started very overweight and of course over 60 years old. I didn't mention it in my journal but I also suffer from Asthma and...
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, in Northern California, has an interesting website where every spring, they track the position of the plows on the main road....
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wanted down sleeping bag, +25 rating or less, (marmot,n face,rei,sierra designs,etc.) would like to trade for Dana design, terraplane cost around 400.00. v.c....
After a few years hiatus from real backpacking, I'm anxious to dust off my pack and hit the trail. Problem is, it gets lonely up there. Any way to hook up with...
Hi Jen; Where do you plan on backpacking at? When do you plan on leaving and how long are you planning to be gone? I live outside Hazleton and grew up at Lake...
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Ok folks, One of the banes of the A.T. and something that weighs on the minds of all that wander her.... ok at least mine! What do you do about Poison Ivy,...
... Well, poison oak doesn't grow on the east cost, so it's not a concern. I'm not sure about sumac, but I don't think it grows there, either. So that leaves...
Hey, what is the address of the lightweight backpacking group? I am really getting into that and would love a group to discuss it..thanks... ... freezer....
Hi All, I am curious if their is a concenus about the best or favorite backpack choices for a AT thru hike for a 20 to 30 lb load. Also would like to know if...
So there's no Poison Oak on the East Coast? At HIGHER ELEVATIONS on the AT, when you need a leaf to use after 'voiding' (as the old folks say), I suggest you...
I agree, avoidance is the best way - There are some commercial multi- day kits you can buy now, but I carry a tube of benadryl cream which can help a little -...
This year, I am using a Granite Gear Vapor trail - It is a 2 pound pack which comfortably carries loads from upper 20s to low 30s. As for food parcels, I...
Greetings, all. Well, after 4 years of planning, I finally hit the trail this year with my eyes set on Maine. I had been reading posts on these forums only as...
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