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Todd Taylor (texasbb) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me I'm a flatlander hick from southeast Texas who fell in love with the mountains after spending two summers in New Mexico and one in Colorado. I was mostly a dayhiker until my kids got old enough that I wasn't spending every spare minute at a game or recital. Now I get out for multiday trips 4-5 times a year. I like to keep moving, cover a lot of ground. Not big on lounging around, even if it's gorgeous. I don't like out-and-backs. There's just too much of Creation to see!
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One more thing...
You won't be starting at Trinity, you'll be starting at Phelps Creek TH (finishing at Trinity). Phelps Creek TH is several miles and about 700 vertical feet above Trinity. I parked at Phe...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking: Trinity, Spider Meadow, Lyman Lakes, Image Lake, Buck Creek Pass, Trinity
August 17, 10:21pm
Re: Backpacking: Trinity, Spider Meadow, Lyman Lakes, Image Lake, Buck Creek Pass, Trinity
I did that exact trip last year (see http://texasbb.net/files/Spider-Buck-2010/) and figured it to be 45 miles and about 9750 vertical feet. But that included side trips from Buck Creek Pass up (a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking: Trinity, Spider Meadow, Lyman Lakes, Image Lake, Buck Creek Pass, Trinity
August 17, 10:15pm
Re: Backpack for a 6'8", 225 pound 18 year old kid
I'd check into the ULA Catalyst at http://www.ula-equipment.com/ . I'm 6'5", about 200 lbs, and the size-large Catalyst fits me. They have a size-XL beyond that.

In GEAR » Backpack for a 6'8", 225 pound 18 year old kid
August 04, 10:41am
ULA example
Here's my ULA Catalyst in action: It's a pretty simple system...couple of shock cords with adjustable locks on them. Very convenient.

In GEAR » Carry water on shoulder straps.
July 24, 1:10pm
Mostly yes
They speed me up in general, especially on the uphills, rough downhills, and stream crossings. But there are some cases where they slow me down. If I'm REALLY trying to make time on the downh...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Do trekking poles increase speed?
July 22, 10:39pm
Suunto Core, but not for the compass
I have Suunto Core and like it fine. Not the cheapest, though, and I wouldn't get it (or any other watch) for the compass. Couldn't live without the altimeter, but as someone else suggest...

In GEAR » What is the best moderately priced compass watch
July 12, 10:19pm
Re: Focused on the poles
"Does anyone have comments about poles as a mental distraction?" It can happen, but for me it's only a slightly greater temptation than when hiking poleless. For the most part, po...

In Philosophy & Technique » Poles are a burden?
June 18, 9:03am
Re: Poles are a burden?
"@ Jay: Just curious, how tall are you and whether you are happy with the 120cm fixed length both for you (hiking uphill and downhill) and for setting up your tarp?" I'm not Jay...

In Philosophy & Technique » Poles are a burden?
June 15, 10:30pm
Re: Not Nordic walking!
"I really don't see much connection between Nordic walking studies and the use of trekking poles in backpacking." +1

In Philosophy & Technique » Poles are a burden?
June 15, 9:15pm
Re: Pasayten Wilderness Eastern Loop Beta.
I'm likewise hoping to do an eastern Pasayten loop this summer/fall. My thought has been to do the Boundary Tr from Iron Gate to Cathedral, then link up Remmel Creek, Coleman Ridge, Fire Creek...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Pasayten Wilderness Eastern Loop Beta.
June 15, 12:19am

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