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tent bound with kids
I have been storm bound with fellow backpackers and climbers in all the mountain ranges of the west. I've seen and smelled things that make grown men weak in the knees and...
Man missing for 10 days found on Grouse Mountain
for those that dont know grouse mountain is actually part of metro vancouver ... there are quite a few day hikes around there ... every yuppie here runs up that mountain ......
Your Worst Trip
Not the most dangerous, or the hardest, or the one where you had to bail. What trip, that you actually completed, ended up being a more miserable slog than you ever imagined?...
Hunter shoots, kills hiker
Another sad story of hiker mistaken for bear. Which is EXACTLY why I sent this email off to a cottage gear owner, "Your description for the (rain jacket) says to ask about...
A group of stranded hikers are rescued by the Ventura County Sheriff's Upper Ojai Search and Rescue
interview with rescued recounting the situation ... informative because you dont usually hear directly from the rescued as to the decision making ... go to the link to watch the excellent video...
Hikers rescued after three-day search
http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Hikers+rescued+after+three+search/5276750/story.html Hikers rescued after three-day search BY JASON VAN RASSEL, CALGARY HERALDAUGUST 19, 2011 Three days and tens of thousands of dollars later, rescuers found three Calgary hikers unharmed after they became...
Any good synthetic -20 bags out there?
I'm in the process of looking for a sub-zero synthetic sleeping bag for some of my longer outings in cold, moist conditions. I do a lot of backpacking and mountaineering in NH...
3 day AT section hike GA
Hey everyone! My first post but have been reading for awhile. Lots of great info on this forum. HIKE - Approach trail from Springer to Neels gap. Leaving 10/18/12 am. If all...
NEWTON AND LAZARUS' EXCELLENT 100 MILE ADVENTURE
September 27th, 2011 my wife drops me off at the airport in New Orleans at 6:am. I meet Lazarus in front of the ticket counter at 6:30 am. We print out our...
Rim To Rim - An Exploration
The object of our obsession - the redwall slot in this photo... It's a big wide beautiful world out there. And for those that want it, it's there. Don’t Get Too Comfortable...
Confusion on what exactly constitutes a softshell
If I DWR my Columbia 100% nylon pants, does that make them softshell pants? If I do the same to my supplex windbreaker, is it then a softshell? Do windpants from Goodwill...
Small Solo Cuben Tent
That is one beautiful job! You could consider using two carbon poles for the inverted 'V' suggested. If they were 5' long each, plus ferrules, the pole set and the V-shaped elbow...
Small Solo Cuben Tent
I'm not sure the design will interest many here, not exactly ultralight. Where I walk involves areas of extreme winds (often directional), sometimes poor pegging options and on rocky summits with little...
Where to purchase materials???
Hello All! I am fairly new here, and after reading many, many posts on the projects everyone has worked on, i am beginning my journey into making my own gear. I have...
Thousand Islands Lake.. this time of year?
I had a trip planned to this for the 22nd of this month BUT it started snowing. Anyone have any experience with this hike/overnighter and could it still be do-able? Where to...
Snowshoe length/size for mainly New England
Looking for some advice on what size to go for. I'm thinking one of: MSR Lightning or EVO Ascents, or Northern Lites Backcountry or Quicksilver 30. My thoughts are if I get...
Extending 30 degree bag into mid-20s
Hello Everyone, I have taken my Marmot Hydrogen down to freezing wearing long underwear and have been comfortable, but right on the edge. Sleeping with my Montbell UL Jacket, thick socks, and...
Unmanageable wetness this weekend
I've had this happen to me a few times. Prolonged rain, close to freezing temperatures, even a little bit of sleet and snow. And every time I used a bivy, same problem....
My frustrating times with the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak AC
As previously discussed, I had the opportunity to test drive the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak AC pad over 21 days on the John Muir Trail this past September. I was initially very...
camping= fire, why?
I like having a fire at camp for many of the reasons people have mentioned above. I don't have to have it and have enjoyed plenty of trips without. Finding fuel in...
