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Jul 7, 2013 at 4:02 pm #1305086
I am planning a weeklong backpacking trip mid-August to the CDT and would like some views and comments. Most of my backpacking has been in the Appalachians and White Mountains, so I expect the Rockies to be more challenging.
I plan to do an "out and back" starting at the Hessie Trailhead, hiking into the CDT and traveling south to James Peak or beyond depending on the schedule.
Does anyone know of a weekday shuttle to Hessie since I'll be using public transport.
What do you think of the distance – it's short on miles; 12-15 miles per day is normal in the Appalachians
Are there good escape routes off the divide to avoid thunder storms?Jul 7, 2013 at 4:24 pm #2003482This belongs in Pre Trip Planning.
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Jul 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm #2003524"This belongs in Pre Trip Planning.
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Yeah, but at least these kind of questions get a response.
Jul 7, 2013 at 5:48 pm #2003525True Nick.
Did you notice the name change and the change in forum description? Here we are officially on our own.
Jul 7, 2013 at 5:52 pm #2003526Oh Boy! Chaff II
Jul 7, 2013 at 5:54 pm #2003528I can't give you information about specific trails.
My experience is you can hike faster in the Sierras and Rockies. More open space and fewer obstacles unless going off trail. Also navigation is much, much easier for me.
Altitude can affect some people adversely, not only alt sickness but less oxygen to breath. If you are doing big elevation gains especially high up many folks suffer and go really, really slow.
So it is hard to give advice.
In thunder storms get down below tree line and don't be the biggest thing are next to the biggest thing.
Once you get going, it is just walking. Only I like the views better.
Jul 7, 2013 at 9:47 pm #2003604.
Jul 7, 2013 at 10:14 pm #2003615The OP has posted in the proper forum
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