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Re: JMT Favorites
In trail order N to S 1) Garnet Lake 2) Tully Hole 3) Muir Trail Ranch (just because of the hot springs) 4) Evolution Lake (#1 overall) 5) LeConte Canyon 6) Forester Pass

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Favorite JMT spots
April 07, 2:03pm

$/oz.
Probably the most significant was the conversion from tarptent to tarp/bivy. That was about a $400 for 1 lb weight savings or $25/ounce. But I also did it for convenience so I can customize my sl...

In Multiple Use Gear » $ / oz.
April 01, 4:47pm

Strike it rich at home
I just learned that my neighborhood sits on the site of six gold mines in operation back during the first gold rush in Georgia. After the 500 year flood of last year I figure there are baseball si...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Please help i need a route
April 01, 4:43pm

MYOG - Zhitshat
I made my own Zhitshat. I wanted a cuben version and it ended up weighing in at 3.9oz. After some field tests I will post the plans. Especially exciting are the titanium staypuffs that hold it t...

In GEAR » Best UL products of 2010
April 01, 8:20am

Who needs a tent
When I hiked the JMT my son was recovering from pneumonia (another story) Anyway, he snored so bad that I slept out under the stars every night to escape the racket. (And the bugs go away after su...

In GEAR » Lightest most practical shelter for 3 on JMT
March 31, 1:15pm

watch your feet
Twin 30's in wet shoes sounds like potential problems. Problem day 1 could spell problems for day two. Also, I would look at what light you're taking. You may need it.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Long, rainy miles tomorrow
March 28, 7:41pm

JMT Gear
I wore an older pair of Nike running shoes on the JMT and had some blister problems but that was due to a poor sock selection. If I were to do it again I would take a NON-GTX Salomon Ultra 3d wi...

In GEAR » JMT Gear and Logistics
March 28, 6:33am

That's an easy one....
I will nearly always push myself, ie hard hikes. Got to go head into the mountains. First attempt at a 40 mile day tomorrow. Enough said.

In Philosophy & Technique » Hard hikes.
March 26, 12:46pm

rust from canisters
The rust ring will likely just wipe off the titanium.

In GEAR » Rusty pot
March 24, 9:09am

Re: Re: Re: Endurance fuel
"At higher elevations, however, it becomes progressively more difficult for the body to utilize fat as a fuel source, especially when on the move, due to decreased O2, and the diet needs to be...

In GEAR » Base Weight Vs. Consumables Discussion
March 23, 6:11pm

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