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Re: Sept and Oct weather in the Sierra
The other thing to consider in October is trailhead access. If a big dump comes in and you are parked at a remote trailhead, you can be seriously stuck. So it's best to stick with trailheads th...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Sept and Oct weather in the Sierra
October 14, 12:00pm
Re: ice axe weight considerations
I have a Camp Corsa which I take on backcountry ski trips where I might have to be on a steep slope and would need the possibility of self-arrest. It would be fine for that, or for plunging into t...

In Winter Hiking » ice axe weight considerations
October 12, 10:40pm
hot stuff
I usually only drink hot stuff on snow trips, and then I drink them out of a 1/2 liter Nalgene. In between sips it slides down inside my boot and warms up the boot. Dual purpose.

In GEAR » Lightweight Coffee Cup Recommendations Please
October 12, 9:45am
Re: Any guys out there using 66" Neoair Xlite or Xtherm?
I'm 5'10" and use a 64" pad as full length by having my pillow off the pad. the pillow has to be a little thicker, but I have enough raingear and socks to make that happen.

In GEAR » Any guys out there using 66" Neoair Xlite or Xtherm?
October 12, 9:41am
Handling down
I would like to hear any and all strategies for handling down on MYOG projects. And of special interest is what techniques/methods folks are using to measure amounts of down to fill each portion of...

In Make Your Own Gear » Handling down
October 10, 10:09pm
do-it-yoursefl cat's meow conversion
You could do an easy MYOG version of the conversion with your Cat, becuase it is synthetic. all you have to do is carefully cout out the desired area of the outer fabric on the bottom of the bag, a...

In GEAR » idea: quilt / sleeping bag hybrid?
October 09, 10:24pm
Re: Re: Gatorade bottles
Bottle #1

In GEAR » Let's Talk Recycled Water Bottles
October 09, 9:23pm
Re: Re: Re: Recycled Water Bottles
What I have heard is that Rogers' reason #2 is the main one. The small necks on most soda bottles make it difficult to clean the interior thoroughly, and so they cover their behinds with the re...

In GEAR » Let's Talk Recycled Water Bottles
October 09, 4:24pm
Re: winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
Personally I always carry a 3/4 length Ridgerest on a day ski trip so I have a comfy seat at lunch. and the bulk is not an issue since I use the same pack I would for a week-long trip, that pack be...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 06, 7:50pm
Re: Highest Lake in N America via Shepherds Pass, Mt Whitney High Country Indian Summer, Solo
More on the highest lake competition: http://www.highestlake.com/highest-lake-usa.html

In Post-Trip Reports » Highest Lake in N America via Shepherds Pass, Mt Whitney High Country Indian Summer, Solo
October 02, 10:37pm

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