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Hello,

Oldsarge here, I noticed by your screen name and some of your comments in the forums, and come to the conclusion that you are most likely a Vet. When were you in. I was active 80-91. Glad to have you here at OBC!

Thanks. I tried to post a brand new trip report, but the way the forum is set up won't allow it. It has an embedded link to my photos. I guess the webmaster is afraid I'll post porn. Who knows. Maybe I won't be posting anything after all. DK

Looking forward to seeing your photography here! I don't think that much has been posted here from the South and these folks need go see some of your magic!

Hello Mary Beth,

I read in your post that you don't own a compass. Just wanted to say that you can most likely find an inexpensive one, probably around $20 or so. If at all possible get one with a minimum of 2º graduations, this will aid you best in learning map and compass skills. Also a clear baseplate type is great. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me. I don't claim to be the worlds best navigator, but I did teach it for many years as an instructor in the Army.

Larry (Oldsarge)

Hey Jason,

On the sites main page where all the articles are, how can I post a comment? I tried to do it and I was being sent to another login page that won't accept my password. I did manage to make a comment a while back on another article, but it was partially posted on my facebook page(confused!). Are we able to view other peoplews comments? Also who writes these articles and can people submit an article for posting?

photographer

Hey there, was just reading your posts regarding SAR Ops being billed to the missing person and thought I'd check out your profile. fellow SAR guy here- mind a friend add?

Welcome to OBC! Great to see you here. When is the next time you'll be home? We need to get out and do some hiking around and maybe some geocaching or wilderness survival stuff..

Hi Anna, Where are those Yosemite pictures? And how was your trip? A couple of my nephews have invited me down for next year.

I didn't see a side trip into tibet on this guide service but others do have them. It would be awesome to go into Lhasa for a day or two. Considering the air fare to get to that part of the world, the side trips are miniscule. I would want to cram as much into the trip as I could.

Too late for this year, it would have to be next at least. Prime time is late Sept, Oct, and early Nov, from what I hear. Not sure when Elyse would be able to go. Our other friends from KY are partially retired and could go anytime IF they decide they want to. I don't think any of our younger bunch could escape that long.

That's about what I figured and definitely a possibility. I'll have to check with work and see how long I can be away. Three weeks shouldn't be a problem, but I'd need to take more for this journey! I would need to head West to get acclimated on the way. How soon do you plan to go?

Right now, $4000 for a month should be oodles, but prices change both up and down so fast. 1,300 for the trek, 1700-1800 air fair, 900-1000 for tips, extra meals, souveniers, etc. I have seen the airfare go from 900-3600 and back during the 4-5 years I have been watching. But the 900 was during the political era.

The trek fee is from pick up at airport to drop at airport, 15 nights in the tea houses, 3 nights in hotels, meals and porters to carry the stuff and the shuttles to and from the hike for 12??. Can't remember the exact numbers. We have to buy our own meals on the layover days in Kat and Pokhara. Also, the air fare could be much cheaper giving the 3 +/- days option which would increase days in Katmandu at own expense. But as of last week, $4000 would be plenty. There are also many, many tour operators with different rates. Also, if we went as a group, we would have to decide on options, such as side trips into Tibet, river rafting, etc.

Judy, you mentioned Inca trail. That is a topic on our table but this one is higher on the list.
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Hey Jason got your package in the mail Thanks for all the goodys. You have done a graet job with the site and hope it keeps growing I have enjoyed it greatly.

Thanks for the heads up on the spammer.....all gone!!
DC

Hey Rerfig. Just wanted to drop you a line and say I enjoy your posts. I like what you say and how you say it. I'll say that you are very knowledgeable about backpacking and such but its mostly because I agree with everything you say and I'm very self centered. Haha. Look forward to conversing with you and picking up some tips. Happy trails, bro.

By the way, the picture "40 miles from a trailhead" in the album of Grandpa's wanderings? That is the Snake River they are about to cross. Way up at its humble beginnings

Welcome to OBC Jim Fuller. We are glad that you are here!

Thanks Ponderosa, I hope people can get some enjoyment out of them.