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Quote from TrafficJam: “Sadly, the aggressive bear that caused the closing of Mt LeConte shelter and the overlook has been euthanized. ” Most likely the fsult of humans feeding it; intentionally or bad bear bagging.

I'm Mountain MIke & I'm a sock addict. I often set out with 4 pairs of socks. With new synthetics I rarely use a liner. My thinking is my feet are doing most of the work & for best results you have to keep the workers happy. I carry enough so I have clean to hike in & sleep in. I got hooked n Thorlo's year ago. Mostly because they sponsered me on my PCT hike giving me 2 dozen pairs for my hike. I was able to rotate them out as the new "spingy feel" got worn out. I actually had a waiting list of …

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from twistwrist: “So it's either walk in the rain or go thirsty. It's one thing to keep in mind on those depressingly wet hikes. ” Just remember, the sun comes out eventually...I told myself that for eleven days last time out. ” My 88 thru was a hike of extremes. It seamed like everything we wished for came true." I wish the trail wsn't so steep!" then came the miles of switchbacks in NC. Everybody wishes for rain to stop. IT did! Then the drought came. It seemed like…

There is only one correct way to hike..."MY Way"! You have to find out what that is for you. As Max Patch said the list is ever evolving. I bet neither of us would start with the same gear we did on our thrus back in 88( most of it belongs in museums!). Your gear list looks resonable according to your adjustments. I used to say a thru hie was just a bunch of week long backpacking trips back to back. Now on the AT it's can be more like weekend trips with resupply every few days. Don't fret it. Yo…

Quote from twistwrist: “So it's either walk in the rain or go thirsty. It's one thing to keep in mind on those depressingly wet hikes. ” it's not that bad. I recall one lunch/water stop at a farm market no more than 1/2 mile from the trail, maybe shorter. Not many trails where you can munch on farm fresh cucumbers & tomatoes for lunch!

From Chin Music's FB page, sj-r.com/article/20150521/NEWS/150529846

Quote from twistwrist: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Twistwrist : when you come thru PA in june beware that it has been dry and marginal springs are drying up. Check with sobos locals and the ATC. We went thru several 10-12 + mile dry areas. Springs are often .3 mile or more off trail and down very steep path. ” Very good to know. Thank you! I read that in the AT Guide regarding PA water sources commonly running dry in hotter months. Quote from Drybones: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Twistwrist : when you com…

Where in PA? SOBO or NOBO?

I'm guessing there's one person who wished he didn't go this year. m.wcyb.com/news/6-years-on-the…ugitives-capture/33086304

Quote from TrafficJam: “Quote from Mountain-Mike: “Home for a few days. Just back from Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Boss took a gamble at our location & it was a dud. I did pick up a new wireless modem while I was there so I now have internet at my hut & don't have to haul battery, & laptop up the hill when I want to get online. Hoping to get the rest of the downed logs stripped so the bugs don't get in them & the garden weeded before I head out. Off to the shop for a few days, then Ohio Bike Week in…

Home for a few days. Just back from Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Boss took a gamble at our location & it was a dud. I did pick up a new wireless modem while I was there so I now have internet at my hut & don't have to haul battery, & laptop up the hill when I want to get online. Hoping to get the rest of the downed logs stripped so the bugs don't get in them & the garden weeded before I head out. Off to the shop for a few days, then Ohio Bike Week in Sandusky. After that I'm back at Fort Bastion for …

When I lived on Nantucket working for property management company my bike became preferred transport over a vehicle. I could respond to calls a lot quicker like fire alarms at our hotels. Even routine service calls, my completion rate was a lot higher. There were enough supervisors tat would pick up any parts I needed that I would call into the supply house. In the very crowded downtown they would radio me when close , I would walk out into the street to meet them. It saved hours a day trying to…

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from SandyofPA: “That is more expensive than a Bear Boxer Contender! The bearcan also protects your food from all the "mini" bears too. ” For that much money I'd invest in a 30.06 to protect my food. ” Can you suggest a good titanium model?

I don't always hang m food, but when I do I do it right. What I do in VA is very different from say the Sierra. Same as pooping in the woods. Desert vs boreal forest... Given the chance talk with local rangers, backcountry staff if possible. They know the real deal.

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Mountain-Mike: “Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “On a more snerious note, here's a bear bagging tip I read recently: If you tie your line to a rock or rock bag as weight when throwing a bear bag line, you risk getting the line and weight both caught in a branch and permenantly stuck. Instead, take a good throwing size rock and wrap your line around the rock 20-30 times, but be careful not to tie any knots in the rope, then throw as normal. If the rope gets hung up for any…

I'm currently working in Myrtle Beach for Bike Week. A small lizard ended up on a display boot & the sales girl brought it(boot & all) up to me & said"I brought you a friend" I went to nudge it on me...it didn't like that idea & went running up her arm. Come to find out she is pretty squemish for a fam girl. My hearing should recover in a day or two. Where the little guy got launced to I hav no clue.

Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “Quote from Mountain-Mike: “Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “On a more snerious note, here's a bear bagging tip I read recently: If you tie your line to a rock or rock bag as weight when throwing a bear bag line, you risk getting the line and weight both caught in a branch and permenantly stuck. Instead, take a good throwing size rock and wrap your line around the rock 20-30 times, but be careful not to tie any knots in the rope, then throw as normal. If the rope gets hung up…

I always used my stove stuff sack. Throw rock(s), gravel or anything else for weight. Never hung it up yet. I'll say good location choice & great aim. More likely good luck.

Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “On a more snerious note, here's a bear bagging tip I read recently: If you tie your line to a rock or rock bag as weight when throwing a bear bag line, you risk getting the line and weight both caught in a branch and permenantly stuck. Instead, take a good throwing size rock and wrap your line around the rock 20-30 times, but be careful not to tie any knots in the rope, then throw as normal. If the rope gets hung up for any reason, the rock will unravel and fall leavin…

Do you have to use their $80 food bag or will it work with any bag?