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Paul Magnanti (PaulMags) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me I like to hike, backpack, camp and backcountry ski every so often...
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Older folks doing more mileage
I think that phenomenon is partially because the 20s and 30s crowds tend to want to squeeze more in a day than 'just' hiking. Hiking is only one part of their day. Going on a group hike...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How fast to you hike?
August 30, 8:10am

Depends
Is there a cooler full of beer waiting for me in my truck and/or nearby brew pubs? In which case my pace picks up considerably on the last day of a trip vs the first day.....

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How fast to you hike?
August 29, 2:49pm

Backpacking in the Basin - Andrew Skurka's RMNP Trip
Three days and two nights assisting Andrew Skurka with his backpacking trip in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Over the years, I've become a competent outdoors person.&n...

In Post-Trip Reports » Backpacking in the Basin - Andrew Skurka's RMNP Trip
August 23, 9:27pm

Patridge
Roasted with olive oil, infused with garlic, a few spices and seasonings and definitely some orange zest. If there are pears on said pear tree and you have some butter and brown sugar, you'...

In GEAR » Where are the lightweight backpackers? Not on the JMT...
August 22, 11:13pm

The Gila
Try pinging Eugene Smith here on BPL. He backpacks in the Gila a fair amount. Not sure if he knows the area you speak of...but it can't hurt to ask.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Disappointment :-(
August 21, 7:44pm

Bunch o commies...
"Unless it is your wife then it's just plain smart or survival!" Indeed! When on trips with friends, we are all self contained. When I take Mrs. Mags...well, funny how my p...

In Philosophy & Technique » Anyone Practice Trail Communism?
August 21, 7:43pm

Well said
Craig, That's a very insightful post. If we turn off the next generation to the outdoors because of something as preventable as carrying too much gear, where is the next generation of v...

In GEAR » Where are the lightweight backpackers? Not on the JMT...
August 20, 12:01pm

Leash Laws
From what I've seen, most dog owners think leash laws are optional. I hear "But it is harder to hike with my dog on a leash!" That may be so....but it is your choice to take your...

In Philosophy & Technique » Is this just bad luck with aggressive dogs or is this normal?
August 16, 12:21pm

High and Lonesome Redux
A classic Colorado backpacking loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness with d-low.   My buddy d-low is newly minted father.  Weekends are no longer strictly about the outdoors but also ab...

In Post-Trip Reports » High and Lonesome Redux
August 14, 6:13pm

Bear Spray
I did not take bear spray. Nor did I take it with me when Idid the CDT solo. I did not cook and sleep in the same place and did not use any popular camp sites. YMMV.

In Post-Trip Reports » Wind River Dreams
August 13, 12:05pm

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