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Oh, where to go
Doug - This really depends how close you want to stay to Seattle. Do you want to be in the mountains? Or are you more interested in something coastal? You could hike the beach on the Olympic...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Seattle area overnighter with kids?
July 29, 11:39pm

Re: "JMT 2011!!
Kris - Great to have the luxury of time on the trail! Time is a luxury few people have anymore. You could use a day or two to help acclimate to the elevation. I can think of many places alon...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT 2011!!
July 12, 1:20am

A few people have posted on this tent
Jo - You might read this entire thread - there is a review in the midst of it of the tent in question. Nemo Meta 2P Tent

In GEAR » Tent Question
July 04, 12:30am

Eat stuff you like
I honestly think that a lot of people pack food they don't find appealing - oh, it has plenty of nutrition or calories, but they find it completely unpalatable after a weekon the trail. You hav...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » need in increase calorie intake
July 03, 11:12pm

Call New Balance directly
They shipped a friend's shoes quite fast while on the trail last year. (800)-595-9138 Dirk

In GEAR » huge foot, running shoe problem
July 03, 9:43pm

Well, a few...
"The Long Season" by Eric Blehm. A true-life mystery about the life and disappearance of a Sierra ranger. "Touching the Void" by Joe Simpson. "Roughing It" by Ma...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bbackpacking reads
July 03, 6:17pm

Stream crossings
Benjamin - I just spoke to a friend hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (and thus, the John Muir Trail) and he said the stream crossings were manageable (he got out around Red's Meadow for resupp...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » John Muir Trail, Class of 2010
June 27, 10:33pm

Great call, Mary
Mary - Excellent point about the tide tables! Geez, that does remind me of a night we spent on the beach. We had a tide table, figured we were high enough on the beach, what we didn't count ...

In Gear Lists » Newbie - What Gear Do I Need?
June 27, 10:16pm

Bear canister requirements
FYI - On the coast, due to raccoon problems, hard-sided food containers like bear canisters are required for all food, garbage and scented items. Hanging food bags is not permitted. For all i...

In Gear Lists » Newbie - What Gear Do I Need?
June 26, 10:58pm

As a Catalyst owner
The pack is at its best when between 25-30 pounds. I own the Ohm, which is also a fine pack, but on a distance hike where food capacity (such as carrying a bear canister) is a real factor, I would ...

In GEAR » Pinnacle or Catalyst
June 25, 9:19pm

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