So let's get to planning! I've created a database to determine just who and how many are interested in this winter trip. Then we can determine the date that...
We(me, ohioclayguy, and William - which for those of you who don't know are all the same person) [:)] arrived at the Zaleski Backpack Trail parking lot across...
William-you give new meaning to "Get the Lead Out". Dave wants to know if you'll carry HIS scuba dive gear on our next hike too? Good trip report! julia and...
LOL! Nice report! It's sounds like the 3 of ya had a nice night out, anyway. Hey, I may have moved half way across the country, but it doesn't mean I've...
William, don't know if there would be room for more of us on the trip - sounded pretty crowded already. I was wondering about you being out there yesterday....
I violated my "No Winter" rule last Jan and look what happened :) If there is a warm spell I may go, but 20ºF is the lower limit for me with my 3-season gear....
Hi Cathy, Happy New Year I'd like to try this one. I have a friend who lets me borrow gear sometimes so depending on the weather and if I can get everything...
Yeah, I'm the only crazy one, the other two are quite sane, I think I probably could have shaved another pound by taking my 30 degree bag and just putting on...
Hey Cathy, These are what I used last weekend. I've had them for over a year and finally got to use them in the right climate. The are indeed water proof. ...
... talk about. These are the ones Steve has: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/ possumdown_gloves.html These are what I have: ...
Oh, if you want true arctic expedition-level handcover: http://www.northernoutfitters.com/ps-36-5-complete-4-piece-mitten- system.aspx Not cheap, but rated to...
... something to keep my water from freezing. Last winter, my platy hose kept freezing up so I'm going with bottles this winter. Anyone have suggestions? ...
I have this for my Nalgene. I haven't used it in the winter but a few summers ago I did use it in Utah. I was outside all day, the highs were above 100, and...
Hi folks. Im the dayhiker that William met at Zaleski on Monday. Nice report William. I too was quite hapyy about how nice the day turned out! Anyway, as...
Welcome to the group Andy! Glad you posted a "hello" since we never really did give each other our names. Wm Andrew Schneider <rkolog@...> wrote: Hi...
I have been doing some initial tests on the Steripen Adventurer. Having read elsewhere that the Adventurer was hard on batteries(but most people were using...
Ignoring your first sentence and moving on to the question about the Vapor Trail [/:)] ...I think I,m going to like it. There are a couple of things I am...
Hi Andrew, I'm sure glad to hear you're real and not one of William's imaginary friends - I had wondered :-) Hope to see you and your wife on a hike this...
We're GOING and for all you lurkers out there its still not too late to join all of us for this Saturday dayhike/ Friday night campout in Northeast Indiana off...
Okay, yes, I'm off my rocker - I'm in. Brian, let me know what you find out about the campground. If anyone who I've hiked with before wants to join me,...
I called the park. Camp 3 is open and the cost for the site is $17.00 and has electric hookup. The bathhouses are open as well which provide water access....
Hey Brian, Electric hookup? yeah...I can bring my hair dryer Got your cell from Juila. Have no clue on when I'll arrive...I don't like to be pinned down to...
Anyone venture out to catch some meteorites this morning? I got outside at 6am and saw some great ones. They came from all directions- that was different. ...
Wendy - What is the duration of the current shower and when does it peak? I would like to get out and view it this weekend. I know what you mean about first...