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1/4" Thinlight results
My wife and I slept on snow a couple of weeks ago on Mt Shasta using the 1/4" version plus a 3/4 Prolite (me) and a BMW Torsolight (her). Both were combinations were just comfortable enough t...

In The G Spot » GG 3/8" thinlight on snow
June 14, 9:33pm

Easy access to snowline in Sierra?
Does anybody have suggestions on ways to get to the snowline in the Sierra around the end of May that won't require 4WD or too many miles of hiking in from a trailhead? I'm looking to test ...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Easy access to snowline in Sierra?
May 11, 12:46pm

Boots for Shasta
I'm considering climbing Shasta this year. I haven't owned a pair of boots for years, since I do all my backpacking in trailrunners, even in winter, and am trying to decide how much of a m...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Boots for Shasta
April 12, 12:54pm

Advice on Backcountry skiing gear
I just relocated from the east coast to the SF Bay area, and am looking to learn backcountry skiing now that I have easy access to the Sierras. My interest is less in skiing per se, but rather bei...

In The G Spot » Advice on Backcountry skiing gear
November 28, 7:17pm

general gear list for section of pct
Depending on how heavy the snow is this year you should also consider an ice axe. June 15th is pretty early to be hiking in the Sierras - most thruhikers won't be leaving Kennedy Meadows until...

In Gear Lists » general gear list for section of pct
October 20, 12:17pm

Re: PCT Clothes for TEN days
When I did the PCT last year I only ever had two pairs of hiking socks and two pairs of underwear at any one time. Except in WA when it was raining/snowing I did laundry every day (usually during ...

In The G Spot » PCT Clothes for TEN days
July 03, 11:56am

Trail shoes for wider feet
I second the Montrail Hardrock option. I used them on my '07 PCT thru hike and even when my feet were quite swolen from heat etc the wide sizes worked very well for me.

In The G Spot » Trail shoes for wider feet
June 21, 11:12am

Loop hikes in the Tahoe area
I'm looking for a good loop hike in the Lake Tahoe area that I could do in late August. Any suggestions on routes 35-45 miles in length that start/end within 3 hours of Sacramento?

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » Loop hikes in the Tahoe area
June 21, 11:09am

Correction needed for latest version of Print magazine
Just received the latest version of the print magazine, and while I liked the content I noticed one factual arror that should be corrected if possible. On the story related to the new "extend...

In BPL.com News and Info » UPDATE: BPL Issue 9, Digital Edition, and More!
June 10, 3:24pm

Re: Re: long Sierra hike suggestions?
Another possibility you might consider is the 100 mile loop I did a couple of years ago. Start from Wishon Reservoir, hike through SNF to the western end of Tehipite Valley (a 3000ft drop into a r...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » long Sierra hike suggestions?
December 14, 10:20am

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