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About Me Climbing Guide, Mayor of Indian Creek, and CEO of Virga Outdoors.

Bivouac (n., intransitive v.): French for "mistake".

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I recommend Virga Outdoors, but of course I'm biased :) ;) Here's my latest design (this one for myself)! http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_displa...

In GEAR » 2013 lightest 30-40F sleep options
February 21, 2:06pm
My latest ultralight quilt (Virga Outdoors)!
This is a quilt I made for myself for an upcoming hike of the Sierra High Route. M50 shell and lining, Cuben baffles, 900 fp down, half taper, footbox and collar snaps and drawcords with micro cord...

In Make Your Own Gear » My latest ultralight quilt (Virga Outdoors)!
February 21, 2:03pm
Our route...
I've taken many of these suggestions to heart and have put together a route for the summer. I'd love to share it if someone here can explain how to take something from Google Earth and post...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
February 18, 2:16am
Awesome stuff Greg!
Thanks for that post... suggestions like that, combined with finding some of those landmarks on my maps, gets me excited!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
January 22, 4:53pm
Great posts!
Thanks guys. I especially enjoyed reading your trip reports Manfred and the comments on them as well. There are certain sections of the JMT that were my favorites... Thousand Island LAke to t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
January 22, 3:25pm
Thanks Manfred!
Thanks Manfred - that's exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. The JMT was, of course, amazing. As you pointed out, it has a certain "feel" to it - created by a combinatio...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
January 21, 8:43am
Just to clarify...
...and before this gets out of hand, I'm hoping to hear from people who have done BOTH. Also, I'm not asking for musings/advice/contemplations on all the "what if's". Thanks!!!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
January 20, 10:30pm
SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
I've done the JMT solo. I'm now considering either repeating it or doing the SHR instead with a friend who has done neither. I'm fully aware of the unique challenges presented by the...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH).
January 20, 8:10pm
Questions answered...
Cost: A lot. Tie-outs: Yes, there are tie-outs along the center of the long sides - I anticipate these will usually be used (which is why I didn't cat-cut the long sides) as the shelter is p...

In Make Your Own Gear » The Shadow: A custom designed and built shelter for BPL user Ben S. (Virga Outdoors)
June 15, 8:11pm
The Shadow: A custom designed and built shelter for BPL user Ben S. (Virga Outdoors)
I thought you guys might like to see my latest design: Pretty sweet if I do say so myself!!! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.238072479629461.35196.126284534141590&type=3

In Make Your Own Gear » The Shadow: A custom designed and built shelter for BPL user Ben S. (Virga Outdoors)
June 15, 12:34pm

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