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Hiker Rescues and Fatalities

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IMScotty

TOPO Ultraventure

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LIhikers

ATQOTD

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BillyGr

The Baxter Area - Maine

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StalkingTortoise

whats the weather where you are?

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rhjanes

Hiking & Biking

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rhjanes

Baseball Thread

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max.patch

And In Other News

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LIhikers

Change of plans....maybe

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Astro

Need AT Out & Back recommendations

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Trillium

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  • IMScotty -

    Replied to the thread Hiker Rescues and Fatalities.

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    Looks like SAR will have a busy season in the Whites. Luckilly, a pretty easy rescue and positive outcome here... boston.com/news/local-news/202…-h-trail/?p1=hp_secondary

  • LIhikers -

    Replied to the thread TOPO Ultraventure.

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    I recently bought myself a new pair of hiking shoes to break-in for our up coming LASH of the AT. I got a pair of Oboz Sawtooth, I've been using that shoe for years and I don't think I've ever had a blister with them. But boy, they sure are getting…

  • Traffic Jam -

    Liked odd man out’s post in the thread Took a walk today.

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    We did a 2.5 mile walk at Amon Park today. We haven't been there in quite a while. They have a tremendous amount of Trilliums. They were on their last legs. It's good we got there today since we otherwise missed trillium season. There were also lots of…

  • IMScotty -

    Liked StalkingTortoise’s post in the thread The Baxter Area - Maine.

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    I'd like to add that Baxter State Park is an anomaly these days. They have a set of rules and actually ENFORCE the rules. I'd recommend a visit to baxterstatepark.org/ to plan your visit.

  • IMScotty -

    Liked hikerboy’s post in the thread The Baxter Area - Maine.

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    Try to get reservations for chimney pond campsite. It's a beautiful setting with some good options.

  • IMScotty -

    Liked LIhikers’s post in the thread The Baxter Area - Maine.

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    Another option for photography, and fishing, would be Katadyn Woods and Waters National Monument. It's a park not a far drove from Baxter. It has the International Appalachian Trail running through as well as other trails, water courses and places to…

  • max.patch -

    Posted the thread TOPO Ultraventure.

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    Mountain Crossings made this post recently in FB: "TOPO trail runners are easily becoming our most popular shoe. We filled in more colors for the TOPO Ultraventure 3 for men’s and women’s trail runners. Come grab some new shoes today!" Never heard…

  • BillyGr -

    Replied to the thread ATQOTD.

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    Quote from rhjanes: “today's was a question I'd not seen before. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 13, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 797 Total answers correct – 738 Percentage answers correct –…

  • rhjanes -

    Replied to the thread ATQOTD.

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    today's was a question I'd not seen before. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – May 13, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 797 Total answers correct – 738 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 …

  • LIhikers -

    Liked StalkingTortoise’s post in the thread The Baxter Area - Maine.

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    I'd like to add that Baxter State Park is an anomaly these days. They have a set of rules and actually ENFORCE the rules. I'd recommend a visit to baxterstatepark.org/ to plan your visit.

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  • TOPO Ultraventure

    max.patch

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    Mountain Crossings made this post recently in FB:

    "TOPO trail runners are easily becoming our most popular shoe. We filled in more colors for the TOPO Ultraventure 3 for men’s and women’s trail runners. Come grab some new shoes today!"

    Never heard of em, so I took a quick look. They have a vibram sole which I am partial to for a variety of treasons. REI also carries them.

    My guess is that Hoka Speedgoats are still one of the most popular trail runners. They also have a vibram sole, but a knock against them is that they (the shoe not the sole) seem to wear out sooner than others.

    Doing primarily shorter hikes in Georgia I use trail runners that I get at the outlook mall. I would check these out when that changes.

    Anecdotal observation -- A see a lot of walkers at the soccer field track and at the gym track weating Hokas. These people do not look like hikers. :) I wonder if these shoes are a fad?

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  • SMD Deschutes Plus

    Rasty

    Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus
    Weight - 16 ounces
    Weight w/Pegs - 18.125 ounces
    Material - 30D Silnylon
    Features - A no-frills tarp with a no-see-um skirt perimeter. Uses a single trekking pole set anywhere between 40" (100cm) to hug the ground or 49" (125cm) to provide great ventilation.
    Pros - Weight, Ventilation
    Cons - The setup is slightly confusing. There are 6 points to attach with pegs. Two of those point must be pegged first and are very difficult specify in dark and/or windy…

  • Winter Linville Gorge

    Rasty +2

    Winter Linville Gorge

    On February 27th, 28th and 29th I did a two night out and back trip from Wolf Pit Road trail-head to Table Rock mountain and back. In typical cafe fashion I planned this trip while driving 80 mph east on I-40 heading back from the Smokies. I stopped at a McDonald's to borrow some free Wifi to get a picture of a the trails and away I went. Going up Wolf Pit road in my 2002 Honda Accord was risky with the amount of ice and snow on the road. The final hill going down to the…

  • Winter GSMNP Trip

    Rasty +3

    Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.

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  • Chicken Jambalaya

    Rasty +2

    Chicken Jambalaya

    5 grams - Freeze Dried Chicken
    7 grams - Dehydrated Chopped Onion
    5 grams - Dehydrated Leeks
    2 grams - Freeze Dried Celery
    5 grams - Freeze Dried Bell Pepper
    56 grams - Rice (Real or Instant)
    2 grams - Dehydrated Green Onion
    7 grams - Creole Seasoning
    7 grams - Dehydrated Diced Tomato
    7 grams - Tomato Powder
    7 grams - Chicken Stock Powder
    1 gram - Black Pepper
    1 gram - Salt
    28 grams - Dried Chorizo Sausage
    14 grams - Olive Oil
    8 ounces - Water

    Calories - 680
    Dry Weight -…

  • Nestle Nido Milkshakes

    Rasty +3

    Nestle Nido and Breakfast Essential Based Milkshakes

    Nestle Nido is a full fat powdered milk which when combined with water makes a high calorie milk. I add Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials to add flavor and additional calories.

    Chocolate Latte

    1/2 Cup - Nestle Nido
    2 Packets - Chocolate Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials
    2 Packets - Folgers Instant Coffee Singles
    16 Ounces - Water

    Calories 580
    Weight 4.5 ounces

    1) Combine dry ingredients in zip lock bag
    2) Mix with water and…