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Training log
I finally got off the skiis onto solid ground (flew 2,600 miles south to Maui). 45-pound pack, 7 miles, -2,500 feet 40-pound pack, 6 miles, +500/-1000 35-pound pack, 8 miles, -500/+2000 Yes...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2012 R2R2R Group - Training Log's
March 20, 4:29pm

Re: superlight carbon fiber knives
Tellingly, they refer to them as "dagger knives" and (if my trip goes well), I never need to stab anything in the backcountry. But the superior idea of compositing a thin metal edge wi...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » superlight carbon fiber knives
March 20, 4:13pm

Re: The basic math behind Christianity...
I've skipped reading the scores of comments and posts and am just responding, heart-felt and honest, to the OP: Not only does the math not work for living people regarding Christianity, but ...

In Chaff » The basic math behind Christianity...
March 19, 9:08pm

Re: Rim2Rim2Rim Grand Canyon
Mike: I followed a suggestion on BPL last month and got a 2.5 oz "Sea-to-summit" daypack off of ebay and I'm going put a few more miles on. I've used it (carefully packed) for...

In Gear Lists » Rim2Rim2Rim Grand Canyon
March 19, 8:56pm

Stream crossing socks
Ross: I've sometimes used your technique a bit, although less consicously. It makes me wonder if you wore a special sock made of that microfiber pac towel material after you crossed a stream, ...

In GEAR » kinda picky question on sleeping socks
March 06, 6:37pm

Boiling Points
I know boiling points. All those chemistry and chemical engineering classes and I'm a somewhat serious cook. I agree with Jim W's conclusion. You wouldn't drink soup salty enough t...

In GEAR » Titanium JetBoil Sol -- CAUTION
March 06, 6:30pm

Decidedly non-Midget backpackers
>"Black people are a good example. I've never seen one more than a mile into a park" Nick, A trend for sure, but I'm expecting Eugene to kick my pasty white butt on our Gran...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Midget backpackers?
March 06, 10:48am

Re: Re: Sleep in
Art: I see your point about more running downhill early than uphill running late. Especially with the gentler slope on the BA. Is there is must-leave-by time vis-a-vis the evil burro trains? T...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
March 06, 10:37am

Stashing stuff
Brian: was that a R2R2R you did? You figure you don't need your outer layer on the North Rim at midday? Cause you're moving, tag the sign, and drop back to warmer temps below? I did a ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
March 06, 10:33am

Starting Times
Editted to add: Well, if everyone else is doing 4 am, I'm game for that. Everyone obviously will have a light with them (right?!? for late night safety options if nothing else). We will have ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
March 06, 10:19am

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