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Spring
So you being in the Rockies where do you go in the Spring time for say a 100 mile trip? Utah. :) Seriously, I usually spend the early part of the season in the Lost Creek Wilderness but that sta...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » CT in May
April 03, 1:34pm

Sections in May
Not many. Normally I don't go out in the same area as the first part of the CT until Memorial Day weekend. This has been a bad year for snow so it might be possible but we've got 6" si...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » CT in May
April 03, 8:09am

Fire
So if you live in Denver you already know about the Lower North Fork fire. They are predicting 4 days to contain it. The early segments of the CT maybe a bad choice for next week. There's no sn...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Spring backpacking in Colorado
March 27, 9:01pm

Rain
"If these storms are usually in the afternoon, does it rarely rain overnight in summer in Colorado? Trying to dial in my shelter/sleeping system. Wondering if I can use just tarp or need tarp/...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Monsoon Season - Bad time to visit CO?
March 25, 3:59pm

Glasses
Good ideas. I even carry an extra pair of glasses. I once had a lens pop out into a stream (of course!) while getting water. Luckily I was able to find it. I probably would have bailed if I hadn...

In GEAR » lightweight eyeglasses case?
March 25, 1:42pm

CT
Be aware that segment 1 of the CT is closing again on April 1st for 3 weeks. If there isn't snow between now and the trip the first couple of segments might well be a good choice. I leave a few...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Spring backpacking in Colorado
March 23, 8:21pm

Snow
Not much snow right now so that might be a good choice. It will depend on the weather between now and then. I really couldn't think of anyplace to go in April in a normal year.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Spring backpacking in Colorado
March 23, 3:30pm

Re: speaking of dogs
You're on the right track on your list. My suggestions: I carry 2 leashes. A flexi that I clip on my hip belt for the trail and a long lead for camp. You can use the bowl for both food...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Dog Question
March 22, 9:49pm

Pitch
6-8" I guess. I took it down right after I pitched it. Sorry. Condensation can definitely be an issue. As in any single wall tent. Lots of ventilation is good. One thing about the doors on the...

In GEAR » New Golite Shangri-La 3 owner - Center pole and other options
March 22, 1:54pm

Length
The regular length range looks good. I pitched it as high as I normally would and the length was 65.5".

In GEAR » New Golite Shangri-La 3 owner - Center pole and other options
March 22, 1:33pm

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