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Africa to open new 650k trail in 2010
So, Which one of you is going to be the first to hike the Rim of Africa trail. http://mmeiser.com/blog/2009/12/new-650km-trail-to-open-in-south-africa.html "The Rim of Africa follows a natural line along the mountain ridges of...
Central Cali PCT
Hey all, A friend and I are looking to do about 100 miles or so along the PCT (or general vicinity) in the Central California section in the Sierras sometime next July....
Missing hiker on Mt Hood found
Didn't see that Eric Chan already posted this. PCT 2010 alumnus apparently. It is a lost hiker classic. She did tell someone she was going, but no specifics and no "drop dead"...
Yellowstone
Yellowstone River Thorofare Trail Southern end of Yellowstone Lake Colter Peak-10,683 ft--What artifacts are in all those caves? I sent up my DLG tarptent-went for a little hike and then I found...
Winter thru-hike suggestions
Earlier this year I hiked the Te Araroa in New Zealand and loved it. I'm looking for another warm-weather thru-hike to do this coming winter (Dec-Feb). Any suggestions? Any length is fine...
Fastpack/Running pack for wife with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
This might be an odd topic for a fastpacking forum, but hear me out... Several years ago, my wife was diagnosed with MS. We are an adventurous family (we lived on a...
3 Years Worth of Trips
So, I recently graduated from UNC and moved cross country to start a new job in the Bay Area. A lack of hiking partners (and cash) led to a serious decline in...
100+ Mile Southern Adventure? (Also general pointers for a first thru hike)
I am a teacher and have spent the spring weighing if I should spend the summer trying to do an extended hiking adventure (100-300 miles, AKA 1-3 weeks) or work for my...
What sleeping bag rating for West Coast spring-summer-fall trips?
Hey all, Whats the consensus on the proper rating for a sleeping bag to be used in Yosemite, Yellow Stone, Mammoth, JMT late spring through mid-fall? I don't want to get a...
eVent bivy + down sleeping bag
Here's a question for those of you who use eVent (or similar) bivies: Is it a bad idea to pair an eVent bivy with a down sleeping bag? I know eVent is...
Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in Camp
Companion forum thread to: Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in CampHaving an intentional, consistent, and efficient approach to packing your gear for a backpacking...
Where to hike in the west in December?
I may not be able to make my usual journey to see family on the east coast this Christmas, so I'm working on a plan b. I'm willing to drive up to...
Trail Angel Dinner - Help me with Dinner Ideas
Last year was the first time I got serious about being a trail angel. In 3 days I served breakfast, lunch and dinners to 46 thru-hikers here in Washington State along the...
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More We (Amy and James) spent five weeks in April and May walking in Scotland. Our trip started at Glasgow Central Station...
Shaving on the trail - Please help!!!
I have rather sensitive skin and am prone to ingrown hairs if I don't shave on a regular basis. I know (based on seeing other men on the trail) that most forgo...
Scotland in May: Gear for the Cape Wrath Trail
OK All - I'm excited for this one. A few days ago I booked a ticket to Edinburgh and am planning to spend 11-12 days on the Cape Wrath Trail (more of...
Susquehannock Trail, PA
The Stroll That Turned Into A Challenge My Three-Day Adventure on the Susquehannock Trail Iām blaming it on Maddie Tormoen. The champion duathlete once said, "I only have so many miles in...
Black Forest Trail (PA)
I headed up to north-central PA for a couple nights in the Tiadaghton State Forest. The Balck Forest Trail (BFT) itself is a 42-mile loop with about 8500' of elevation gain. Many...
Cat Hole Question
Noted that most of the posts were about the west coast, with some mentions of Rocky. At one time, the Wilderness Areas were governed by a branch of government different from the...
Bear outside my tent
There must be hundreds if not thousands of videos and articles on what to do when encountering either a black or grizzly bear on the trail. I am laying in my tent...
