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Apr 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm #1271751

Addie Bedford
BPL Member

@addiebedford
Locale: Montana

Companion forum thread to:

Walking the Backbone: A Journey on the Continental Divide Trail

Apr 5, 2011 at 1:58 pm #1720456

Johnathan White
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@johnatha1
Locale: PNW

Paul, these photos are truly an inspiration, my friend. Thank you.

Apr 5, 2011 at 2:02 pm #1720462

Mary D
BPL Member

@hikinggranny
Locale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge

Tears came into my eyes at the shot of the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness (top of Mt. Ethel). I grew up packing through the area every summer with my parents. I last was there in 1987. I gotta go back at least once more!

Apr 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm #1720496

Bob Bankhead
BPL Member

@wandering_bob
Locale: Oregon, USA

Mags says "Any person who hikes the long trails is asked “Why go?” "

I say, "If you have to ask, you will not understand the answer.".

Apr 5, 2011 at 3:14 pm #1720512

Nick Gatel
BPL Member

@ngatel
Locale: Southern California

A 3rd CDT gem in one day? What is happening here?

Very good writing, Paul. Wonderful pictures too.

Apr 5, 2011 at 4:12 pm #1720538

Jerry Adams
BPL Member

@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

Nice pictures

I like the evolution of your gear

Apr 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm #1720549

Daniel Paladino
BPL Member

@dtpaladino
Locale: Northern Rockies

Nick: Its Continental Divide Trail Week here at BPL.

Apr 5, 2011 at 4:22 pm #1720551

Philip
BPL Member

@philipd
Locale: Ontario, Canada

Another great article…definitely looking forward to getting out on the trail. Nicely done Paul.

Apr 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm #1720620

Paul Magnanti
BPL Member

@paulmags
Locale: Colorado Plateau

Thanks for the kind words all.

Was a great experience and glad I could share part of it.

Apr 5, 2011 at 6:14 pm #1720635

EndoftheTrail
BPL Member

@ben2world-2

Very, very nice writeup and pics, Paul!!

Apr 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm #1720694

James Neal
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@laien
Locale: Ozarks

Very enjoyable. Well done.

Apr 5, 2011 at 9:52 pm #1720762

Dick Beamish
Spectator

@dbeamish
Locale: Tennessee

Really good article. Enjoyed the pictures

Apr 6, 2011 at 10:29 am #1720936

George Matthews
BPL Member

@gmatthews

Well done! Thanks.

Apr 6, 2011 at 5:21 pm #1721111

folecr r
Spectator

@folecr

How do you protect your camera? A waterproof case?

Apr 6, 2011 at 8:55 pm #1721207

carlos martinez
Member

@gokyo
Locale: west coast

Thank You for the excellent pics/post

Apr 7, 2011 at 5:58 am #1721309

Ronald Strickland
Spectator

@pathfinder
Locale: USA

You the minimalist Rhode Islander done good!

A very well done photo article

Apr 7, 2011 at 6:03 am #1721314

Paul Magnanti
BPL Member

@paulmags
Locale: Colorado Plateau

Ron: I think you, Andy and myself are the only RIers to leave the state. :D)

Camera: A ziplock bag Seems appropriate based on the rest of the gear. ;)

Apr 7, 2011 at 8:30 am #1721364

John Coyle
Member

@bigsac
Locale: NorCal

Very inspirational Paul, good for you. My grandparents are from Ireland, so when people ask me why I hike, I tell them this Irish saying, "Your feet will take you to where your heart is." My heart is on the trail. Obviously yours is too. Slainte.

Apr 7, 2011 at 8:57 am #1721376

Zack Karas
BPL Member

@iwillchopyouhotmail-com
Locale: Lake Tahoe

Mags–seeing that photo of you getting out of your tarp made me laugh. Definitely not the same clean shaven guy I saw at POD's and Disco's wedding!
-Zack, of 'Buddha and Zack'

Apr 8, 2011 at 12:36 am #1721833

Dirk Rabdau
Member

@dirk9827
Locale: Pacific Northwest

What a great piece! Enjoyed it very much….

Dirk

Apr 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm #1722058

Paul Magnanti
BPL Member

@paulmags
Locale: Colorado Plateau

Zack: Yep, definitely sporting a different look vs. my normal, clean shaven look!

The editor for the local paper had a caption with this photo that said "This is either and extra from the "Lord of the Rings" movie or Paul Magnanti peaking out from his snow covered tarp".

:)

Irish saying: Most, cool. Thanks! The only ethnic sayings I picked up from my Italian grandparents seem to be food related. But, food is always outdoor related, isn't it? :)

Apr 11, 2011 at 7:44 am #1723102

Kathy A Handyside
BPL Member

@earlymusicus
Locale: Southeastern Michigan

Beautiful and inspirational photos! Thank you for sharing them. I ache to see those areas for myself.

Your photos make me want to ditch the house, ditch the car, have a gigantic yard sale to unload all my stuff, and be a modern-day nomad, backpacking all the trails I've ever dreamed of backpacking! I should do it now, while my faculties and my body are still intact (well, pretty much intact! LOL)!

Apr 11, 2011 at 4:58 pm #1723345

Paul Magnanti
BPL Member

@paulmags
Locale: Colorado Plateau

Thanks again for the kind words…

I have some of my favorite photos here:
Red Bubble

Photography is more of an avocation than a vocation. Let's me buy the very occasional six pack of a favorite microbrew. :)
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