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Richard Lyon (richardglyon) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Bridger Mountains
About Me I backback most frequently in the Rockies, and most often take three-day trips. Over the past five years I've served as a Forest Service volunteer in Wyoming and Montana, doing trail maintenance. As I get older I'm always looking for ways to lighten my pack load but I'm far from ultralight. I especially like base camp trips, with day hikes from a fixed camp.
CityBozeman
StateMontana
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Richard Lyon

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Conundrum Hot Springs
Conundrum is very popular, particularly from the Aspen side. If you go in the summer there's likely to be a crowd even during the week. If you really want to go (and it's a great spot), tr...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Conundrum hot springs - is it all that?
January 31, 2:15pm

Alpacka service
Has always been prompt and helpful when I've called or emailed. Perhaps the team has been out on the water or in the woods for a few days. Or somebody just missed the email.

In Packrafting » Getting ahold of Alpacka
January 30, 7:39am

Ahwahnee 2
Best backpacking tent ever made. I've had mine 15+ years and it's good as new. Go for it somebody!

In Gear Swap » FS: Black Diamond / Bibler Ahwahnee - almost new 2-person mountaineering tent with vestibule
January 28, 9:24am

Valandre bag
Paul, PM me about a Valandre Mirage I have for sale on the Gear Swap. Should work for your temperature range. Richard

In GEAR » $300 budget. Down bag. +30-40 degree.
January 28, 9:22am

Boots
I have several pairs of size 12 (now too small for me) and one size 13 (Alico), well broken in. You'd be doing me a favor taking as many as possible. Just let me know. Richard

In Gear Swap » WTB: Used size 12, 13 & 14 shoes or boots
January 27, 8:43am

Breakfast
Trout sautéed in olive oil, if available. Otherwise oatmeal loaded with dried fruit.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Whats your favorite backpacking breakfast bar?
January 27, 8:39am

Closet cleaning - updated
I've deleted the items that have been sold from the initial post. Richard

In Gear Swap » Im moving - help me clean house
January 26, 8:16am

Updated list
Several items have been sold - initial post duly updated. Thanks for your interest. Richard

In Gear Swap » Im moving - help me clean house
January 25, 12:05pm

Ibex
Great stuff, Ibex. Probably the highest quality merino garments I've used, and I've worn many brands. Not alwaysthe lightest in weight , but very reliable and super comfortable. I visited I...

In Gear Deals » Ibex on sale
January 25, 12:01pm

I'm moving - help me clean house
Now it’s more than a plan – I truly am moving to Montana. Good news for me, and maybe for you too. I really don’t want to ship something only to change the closet where it gathers dust. Not...

In Gear Swap » Im moving - help me clean house
January 24, 7:31am

All Reader Reviews by Richard Lyon

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Introduction to Packrafting September 2009
A great way to spend three days, and a great course. Four instructors for eight students (difficult to improve on that ratio), all of them knowledgeable, friendly, and good at instructing. Great scen...

In 2 - BACKPACKING LIGHT WILDERNESS TREKKING SCHOOL
December 10, 9:45am

Nunatak Alpinist
I don't doubt what the other reviewers have said, and I'd be upset at not getting what I expected after paying custom prices. My experience has been just the opposite, however. I have sever...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 13, 8:30am

Feathered Friends Customer Service
FF's customer service has been exemplary. I've bought two bags and a down jacket over the years (and sale stuff for others) and the telephone reps have gone out of their way to help. Most rece...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 07, 3:55pm

Mountain Gear
My only problems with Mountain Gear are website-related. I've had gear shipped to the wrong address and once or twice been unable to complete an order online. But it's easy to get a live (and ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 07, 3:45pm

Exped Downmat 7
Drawbacks - You need to inflate it with its bellows, and (1) the bellows will slip off the port for inflation very easily; (2) it's tough to close the port after inflating without losing some infl...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
October 04, 9:37pm

Patagonia
Everything I've ever purchased from Patagonia has been high quality and functional, and I've been buying for years and years. On the few occasions when I've had a question or a problem, Cu...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
July 31, 9:22am

Backcountry.com
Backcountry.com shows how customer service should be in the Internet era. A human being is easy to reach on orders and comes back with informed answers on technical questions. Free shipping on orders ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 31, 12:19pm

Rainy Pass (Gear Repair)
I have used Rainy Pass for repairs (torn mesh, zippers) and customization (adding windows to tents. Each time I have received knowledgable advice and an accurate (and reasonable) quote from a telephon...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 31, 12:12pm

Wild Things Gear Customer Service
I don't doubt Joan's report - bad things occasionally happen even with great companies - but I'm surprised because my experience has been just the opposite. Latest experience is a good exa...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 24, 1:57pm

SteepandCheap.Com SteepandCheap.Com
If you find something you need or just have to have the prices can't be beat. I recently skied with someone who works for backcountry.com (owns SAC) who said that its prices are lower than what an...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 21, 1:44pm