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Wow
Wow, you guys are awesome. Some truly excellent recommendations. I ordered Nancy Pallister's book on the winds. Was very surprised to see pics of The Winds and how closely they look like par...

In Pre-Trip Planning » 10 day epic trip - Advice needed (pref. 50%+ cross-country)
March 14, 6:31pm
10 day epic trip - Advice needed (pref. 50%+ cross-country)
Hi everyone. Haven't posted on here since last summer. First, let me say your advice and guidance on my last trip was excellent. Thank you. Last summer I hiked the full Sierra High Route in ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » 10 day epic trip - Advice needed (pref. 50%+ cross-country)
March 13, 7:53am
Flying out tonight
Flying out tonight to Fresno to start this whole adventure. Can't believe it is finally here. Can't wait. I'll try and post some pics and a trip report at some point in August. ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Sierra High Route MODIFIED - Detailed itinerary / Databook
July 12, 6:28am
Thanks
Thanks everyone for confirming my suspicions/fears. Bag is all packed and will be checked. I'll do the whole, "wrap my pack up in a couple garbage bags" thing and check it. Just...

In GEAR » Bearikades and the TSA (carry-on) - issues?
July 09, 10:06am
Bearikades and the TSA (carry-on) - issues?
I'm leaving next week to fly out to Fresno to start my Sierra High Route hike. I've got a ~45L Zimmerbuilt pack that I am hoping to pass through security and take as carry-on. Inside will b...

In GEAR » Bearikades and the TSA (carry-on) - issues?
July 07, 4:39pm
+1 Fizan Compact
+1 on the Fizan Compact poles. Love them. Solid, light, reasonably priced (~$83 including shipping from the UK). 5.5oz per pole including a nice strap and the baskets. If the price works for ...

In GEAR » Lightweight Trekking Poles
July 02, 9:37am
Re: Laurie
Laurie, Thanks for the offer. As it turns out, I received another offer from an older man. He only wanted $80 and sounds like a very nice guy. I am going to go with his offer, but thanks anyway.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
July 02, 7:37am
DEET - How much for high Sierras mid-late July?
I'll be hiking the Sierra High Route from Road's End in King's Canyon up to Twin Lakes N of Yosemite. Starting 7/13 and ending 7/30. How are the bugs this season with the light snow?...

In GEAR » DEET - How much for high Sierras mid-late July?
June 26, 8:37am
Lincoln Towncar
Haha, yeah. Glad he is taking me there at night when noone will be around. I know that I would definitely laugh if I was at a fairly remote trailhead and up pulls a Lincoln TownCar and a thru-hi...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
June 22, 4:33pm
Update
Only received one offer. He will do it for my price for the morning pickup, but for the evening he wanted $140 (including gas). A bit steep, but not too bad considering. I agreed and now hopeful...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
June 22, 9:08am

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