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Re: Trail Calories
Haha, thought I was posting to a different thread - you know about hammer already. :)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help Needed; JMT FP trek synopsis & 2012 gear
April 17, 8:07pm
Trail Calories
It really does make a big difference where the calories come from. The source strongly affects how you feel about getting them into your stomach and then how they sit with you. I have been suck...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help Needed; JMT FP trek synopsis & 2012 gear
April 17, 7:20pm
Hwy 108 Snow Report
There's a sensor up on Deadman Creek showing 17" of snow. http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/snow/PAGE6 - Nate

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Emigrant Wilderness-HWY 108
April 17, 7:14pm
Re: Sub Five
Yup, <5 days is my goal. I'm aiming for 30-36 miles/hike keeping it above 3mph. On the RaeLL, we went up to Vidette (+4500) averaging 3mph then fell off to 2.5 up to Charlotte Ridge and ov...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
April 16, 7:08pm
Waterproof Leather
Hiked 12 miles in the snow last Sunday in "waterproof" Asolo boots. My feet were soaked, but warm. Wouldn't have tried this in anything less insulating. I think boots are designe...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Feet deformed by boots
April 13, 11:16am
JMT Second half resupply
If you have an assistant, they can meet you at South Lake down from Bishop Pass. You can hike up from Cedar Grove and stash in a bear box (not allowed, mind you). You can bury (in a cannister of ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT Second half resupply
April 13, 10:48am
Re: Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
@Will - My son and I hiked around the Rae Lakes Loop (46 miles, +/- 7000 ft) in 20 hours two years ago. The thing I found was I got in a real funk after 14 hours of non-stop hiking. We basical...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
April 12, 9:07pm
Re: Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
@Aaron - Your comments (and experience!) are well taken. I think the key is the ability to truly sleep at will. I usually drop off hard asleep in just a few minutes and wake up 2-3 hours later ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
April 12, 8:45pm
GU
GU shots have water weight. The other alternative is to make up a 3-hour sludge bottle from the powder.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
April 07, 10:58am
Re:Maltodextrin Source
Thanks Greg! Your journal is a joy to read. Thanks for putting so much time into it. Carbo Gain looks like the right thing to get local. I hadn't found a 100% source, always with extras (...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fast Hiking JMT: Sleep
April 06, 7:41pm

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