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Kevin, I only had a few minutes on my prior reply. Here's a bit more. 1) between now and then try getting some 40-45 milers in. Ideally you would be pushing a 50 miler on easier terrain jus...

In Philosophy & Technique » Long ol' dayhike prep
May 08, 6:17pm
My advice
Come join me this weekend for a hike from Manchester Center to Cheshire MA. I will be doing a bit over 40 on Saturday. Now I'm going to head a bit differently than previous posts. You are ma...

In Philosophy & Technique » Long ol' dayhike prep
May 08, 12:50pm
The 12 mile question
This event is truly incredible. It really forces you to deal with ambiguity and be willing to decide last moment as the conditions become clearer. Here's the latest option that I'm flirti...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
May 08, 8:45am
Yes
As near as I can tell without a map this is where I'm planning to cross into the Flathead Basin. This will allow me to wok around to the north east side of the Flathead without crossing it dir...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
May 07, 5:41pm
My routes
Three possibilities depending on condition. 1) base - direct line up and over sun river pass and down the flathead. Roughly 90 miles 2) Chinese Wall Option. Head up the CDT along the Chinese wa...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
May 07, 5:03pm
Have you tried this?
"Here is the set up if it rains I'm planning on just flipping the bivy over so that the water proof side is on the top. also its 8 feet long so it ca fit extra gear in it to keep dry in th...

In GEAR » Noobie Bivy Questions
May 07, 1:15pm
Vapor Barrier
"Anyone ever used a vapor barrier? I personally haven't, but I know what non-breathable plastic feels like. One needs to vent a VBL system due to buildup of moisture, regardless of whether...

In GEAR » Addressing ground-side breathability problems while sleeping
May 07, 1:00pm
Bivy in SE
I have been using tarp bivy for years now all over the country, four season. There is only one set of weather conditions that really stink when it comes to bivies, hot, humid and bugs. I ran into...

In GEAR » Noobie Bivy Questions
May 07, 8:07am
Thanks Bob
My iPad makes it hard to get the words out right. From Center Basin you have a few options if you want to base camp and day hike the middle day. Forester Pass and Junction Passes are both within ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » 2 nights 3 Days in Kings Canyon Suggestions
May 05, 4:25pm
Summer trip
Head into Muir Trail Ranch, there's a ferry and a short hike. Someone else will remember the lake that you park at. From MTR you can head up into the evolution valley. Definitely one of my f...

In Pre-Trip Planning » 2 nights 3 Days in Kings Canyon Suggestions
May 05, 11:02am

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