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Bishop Pass South-North Lake Loop 9/17-21/2012 I just did that loop a few weeks ago. I had my Spinn Twinn and a Western Mountaineering Summerlite (down). The first night I had rain at about 3:00 am to 6:30 am. It rained real hard. Due to poor s... |
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just finished the JMT... a few observations and thoughts "Fast is a four letter word." Jim Ledbetter Work (or time off from work) can also be a four letter word. Me I often think about the pace I choose. Since I began backpacking again I ... |
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Good news for those who pack their iPhones A few weeks ago I went out for 4 days solo. I almost never pack my iPhone but on this trip I did. I was glad too! I had a lot of rain one early afternoon before heading up Muir Pass (south to north... |
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SHR Next week - Here is my gear list Just a couple of thoughts: Jetboil fuel. I think the reason to take the weight of a JetBoil is because you can get a boil real fast and thus save fuel. Could you get along with 1 canister and sa... |
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JMT "I intend on using 3 of them (weeks) on the trail." Andrew, If I had the time I think 3 weeks is the perfect time on the JMT. That way you really get to spend some nice time at each... |
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Where are the lightweight backpackers? Not on the JMT... Is this what this thread is about. I did not say a word to him about his pack. Looked like he was having, huff, a, huff, lot, huff, fun, huff. He and his wife were up there with two of their kids. ... |
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Isaac creates Contrail wind speed test opportunity "That was a great lesson in looking both up and down when selecting a site." Always need to look for those "widowmakers". |
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How fast to you hike In the Sierra, with so much elevation gain and loss, I just figure 2 miles per hour which includes a stop for lunch and a swim, etc. If I am alone, I can bump that up a bit, but not much. When we d... |
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Updated 2013 JMT Gear List "Anyone use the solo for a similar stretch?" Yes, just hike farther each day! :) |
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Re: 2-Person Shelters TSW - Looking for feedback for my next in-depth article! I agree with Henry. Yes, weight is a great concern, but cutting off some of the more popular lightweight shelters by just a few ounces may leave out a couple of nice shelters. |
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MSR MIOX We used a MSR Miox on a trip with 9 people (Scouts). We got very spotty results and ended up playing with the unit more than we wanted. It seemed like the perfect solution but was not worth the wait. ... |
