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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2,

Plan: Mostly mountains in the summer, deserts/coasts in the winter.

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My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: Winter Hikes (sorta) near Albuquerque?
Will: I based my response on driving within a few hours of Albuquerque, since it takes about 3 hours on I-25 to get to Las Cruces. There are some low-mileage backpacking areas in the immediate...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Winter Hikes near Albuquerque?
November 14, 9:03pm
Re: Winter Hikes near Albuquerque?
The Pecos, San Pedros, and Manzanos will likely get much snow. The lower elevations of the eastern Gila, Black Range (Aldo Leopold), and Apache Kid would normally drop into the teens for 3-season ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Winter Hikes near Albuquerque?
November 12, 4:56am
Re: What shoes/boot's are you using this winter?
Lowe Renegade GTX medium hikers for snow, but good enough for in town too. I just don't do enough snowshoeing around Albuquerque and SantaFe to rate a separate pair for just hiking.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What shoes/boot's are you using this winter?
November 08, 10:01am
RINOs - endangered species
After spending all that money in this economy, this should have been a shoo-in for the challenger. Republicans were increasingly busy throwing moderate RINOs ("Republican In Name Only") ...

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
November 07, 4:50pm
Re: Trip
I can get up to the campground Friday night and hike Sat. I'll email.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Guadalupe Mountains NP - November
November 05, 11:17pm
Re: A resource for things that bite or sting
Most of the major backpacking books have a section on animal hazards in North America. I was also looking at "Joe of ZPacks" trip reports recently and the pictures of rattlers he took wh...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A resource for things that bite or sting
November 05, 12:50pm
Saguaro National Park (2-3 days) - 12/9 (+/-)
Southwest: Looking at an overnight (maybe 2) at Tucson's Saguaro NP along the Tanque Verde Ridge on Sunday Dec 9 (maybe Dec 8th), exit Dec 10 (NP rules and some slight fees). Probably link ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Saguaro National Park - Tucson AZ
October 31, 1:45pm
Re: Re Cool
I could join for a day Saturday -11/3 or 10th or 17th, since you guys would likely be cashing it in on Monday. Add: should be no problem since I'll be packed really light, gotta figure out whe...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Guadalupe Mountains NP - November
October 31, 1:38pm
Re: How about this...
Aw heck, don't make any allowances for me. My weekends are Saturday and Monday's, so I may join for a day or so. Sounds like Andy will bounce from one CG to another, so there may be some...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Guadalupe Mountains NP - November
October 29, 10:42pm
Re: Windshirts for Those with Long Arms
XL is for width plus height. Why not pair it with 1 short sleeve layer and a light fleece vest taking up volume while allowing your arms to move more freely?

In GEAR » Windshirts for Those with Long Arms
October 29, 9:18pm

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