|
|
|
Backcountry Beginners
|
|
Yeah--my "hike" up to Velma Lakes was in 1953...Mom's hip was all the carrier we had.
|
|
Lite Gear Talk
|
|
Just curious. I used to use Mountainsmith gear, mainly backpacks back in the 90's. Haven't heard much about them in the mainstream for many years. Again, just curious if anyone uses their gear. What quality is it? Still made in US? Backpacks? I sti
|
|
Mountaineering / Climbing
|
|
I agree with the college fund idea and 13 is the age kids are developing different skills. Key word is developing. They need to wait and not put the child in danger.
|
|
Almost Over the Hill
|
|
Excellent quote, JustWalking!
|
|
General Discussion
|
|
Originally Posted By GregoryCheveOriginally Posted By Ian CampbellI've always got a flask of whiskey on me - do you bring booze with you on your backpacking trips? What's your go to? Me too. Johnnie Walker Black Label is my best friend during my ba
|
|
Let's Talk Grams !
|
|
This older forum was archived and has now been "unveiled" for your viewing pleasure. It is interesting to read older threads from the period when "lightweight" and "ultralight" was evolving into the mainstream, commercia
|
|
Backcountry Beginners
|
|
Welcome, Bella. We all look forward to hearing about your trips.
|
|
Backcountry Gadgets
|
|
Ipod will be best, mp3 works too but if you are out for days then you need a portable charger too and its a great idea when you are alone.
|
|
Lite Gear Talk
|
|
When its hot i go for a simple dry fit shirt, and when its cold i go for a full selves thermal.
|
|
General Discussion
|
|
I try to wear dry fit if i know i have to cross streams, and usually when crossing i takeoff my shoes, and i carry crocks as they are light and rubber so i just use them instead of getting my boots wet and then wait for them to dry.
|
|
Lite Food Talk
|
|
I dont care much about breakfast, i can live on bars, i usually get hungry after dawn, so would only use stove for a good dinner.
|
|
Backcountry Beginners
|
|
Welcome to the forum.
|
|
Almost Over the Hill
|
|
Wow, I haven't been on here in a long time. My trip last year didn't go as planned, really bad weather. I cut it short. My fault anyhow, I got impatient and went for it with a less than promising forecast and it just rained heavily for days on end. N
|
|
Backcountry Health & Safety
|
|
Turns out the little dog was attacked by a coyote, not a cougar. The OR Fish and Wildlife folks examined the dog and say the bite marks are far too small for a cougar. There was a cougar reported in the area a few days before. If it was one of tho
|
