I'd like to join you but can't at that time. Heading out June 24 to hike NM and CO with my youngest while his older brother goes to Philmont.

You might post in the appropriate forums at BackpackingLight (membership reqd) and Backpacker.com

Originally Posted By jps1021
It would be nice if I would get notified when there are replies to a thread that I start or am involved with (And I did check the option), but that is something completely different.

Just verify if you go to the Topic Options near the upper left that it says "Remove this topic from Watched Topics" and not "Add...." Otherwise, I guess check your spam folder.