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This year, I'd like to start doing some extended hikes---in the range of ten or twelve miles in a day, working up to twenty or so. What's involved in "toughening up" for that?

When you start a camp fire, and you arrange your kindling, do you use the "tepee" arrangement, the "log cabin" arrangement, or something else?

I am wondering if there is any sort of a guideline for how much weight it is safe for a person to carry in a back pack?

I have a fear of bridges. Even though I know the road going over the water is fine and safe and good, I'm still afraid when I go over one. I do it but I don't like it.

I have a friend whose parents were employees in Yellowstone National Park. They were housed right in the park. She talks about taking snow mobiles to get to school. Too cool, or what?

I say go for the houseboat instead. Maintenance yes, but no grass to cut, no snow to shovel, very few furnishings required. It could be good!

For me it's not so much why I fish, it's more like what would happen if I didn't fish. I fish so I can see my husband. If I didn't fish, I wouldn't see much of him!!

Sounds like you like fly fishing quite a bit better than spin fishing? What is it about fly fishing that you enjoy so much? Does it have anything to do with the kind of fish you're after?

I grew up in the mid-west. When I was a college student, I had a chance to go on exchange to a school in Idaho. From then on I was smitten! I graduated from that school in live in Idaho now.

I never organized one, but I went on one when I was 13. There were 4 adults very experienced with canoeing, one in each of 4 canoes, and 8 girls. We met each Saturday for 8 weeks ahead of time so we could all be schooled up. It was the best!

For me coffee in the morning is a true necessity. 'What have you found to be the best ways to brew some decent coffee while camping?

I think one of the all time best items to have on a camping excursion is a "space blanket". Mine really saved my butt once while camping at high elevation in the fall.....

I think there is no substitute for wool while being out in the cold. Wool socks, goves, hats, jackets equal instant warmth for me---even if it gets wet.

When I get to the point you describe, I pull out my boots and give them a good cleaning/polishing/waterproofing. After that, it becomes a priority to go hike somewhere!

I'd like to do more camping off the beaten path. What are the options for dealing with trash when you camp in a "primitive" camping spot (like when backpacking)? Do you have to haul it around with you everywhere?

I know folks missing out on enjoying what the outdoors has to offer simply because they have an aversion to dirt. Once I overcame it, I started having lots more fun!

I like to combine both. The more subdued colors for clothing don't show dirt so much, and the bright colors stand out so you can be seen and found if necessary.

We are a part of nature. I think it stirs something very soothing for most people to connect with nature, though many have lost touch with this. Good on your pal!

I really dislike the whole reservation system thing, as do lots of people in my area. In the last couple of years, there have been less sites that are reservable. I like that better.

Hunting for "fun" makes no sense to my brain. The thought of stalking and killing for fun just sends a big shiver down my spine.