Welcome! I am in the NE as well. Spend most of my time in the Adirondacks. Been to quite a few different areas along my journeys including out west. You will have a great time. A lot is different, but a lot is the same too as far as the basics.

Look forward to reading about your adventures. See you on the trail.

-dT
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