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Hey been gone from the from fro a long time. Planning a trip in about 6 weeks. Driving out to Durango Co. Taking the Silverton Durango RR. To the trail head to Chicago Basin. The Goal once I get there is to Summit Mt. Eolus, Mt Eolus North. Windom Peak, and Sunlight Peak. Rare chance to to...

Yes yet another trip to the Smoky's. All new trails and bagged a new peak Mt. Sterling this time. Baxter Creek trail starts at 1700 goes for 6.25 miles to the summit and gains 4000 feet is a but kicker. The last couple of miles had driving snow, winds, and 8 to 10 inches of snow. Had a...

had to endure a 12 hour drive that is normally 5.5 due to snow. Had to change all plans as half the roads in the parks were closed due to flooding or ice. However it was a great weekend. My Weekend

Headed out to a nearby local trail in the Hoosier National Forest for an over night trip with some friends for New Years. The three friends paddled across the lake while I opted to take a short but pleasant 4 mile hike in. Temps stayed right around freezing and occasional were a bit warmer as...

Great weekend. Lots of fall colors elevation change, and laughs. Climbed Mt. Leconte and what a day that was 6.5 miles up hill never leveled off. ANy way here are the photos. MtLecont and Charlies Bunion

Made another trip to Red River Gorge this weekend. Not high on mileage the weekend about 3 on Saturday and 8 or 9 on Sunday However very several incredible site along the Rough Trail and Grey's Arch. Red River Gorge

Well had my last smoke 2 months ago. Would like to say that food taste better, I breath easier, I can hike hills easier, and that there is always a rainbow. However the reality is I feel like crap. I get winded more easily than I did before, wake up every morning coughing my head off, and...

Not sure what to say will let the photos speak. My Photos

Got a question for all you weird folks that get out of bed and go run. Yes working on joining your ranks for some reason. Any hoo where is what I am trying to figure out. Ok did something stupid got hanging out with some friends that are fitness folks. Good people but just a little crazy...

There was a discussion on another backpacking forum that I take part in that I wanted to share. It was a poll that asked at what age did you learn about Santa Clause. Here was my reply that I wanted to share. I Still Believe. Santa is the embodiment of the spirit of giving and loving other...

Was wondering if anyone uses one of these. Have been reading many reviews and they are some what mixed. Was thinking of getting one this weekend for a trip over New Years.

Well got myself a couple of Christmas presents this year. Looking forward to trying the out. First one I am already using and love it. Got a Monte-Bell Ultra light weight Down Jacket. This things rocks 85 percent 800 fill down and weighs only 7 oz. Been wearing it in temps in the low 30's...

Hey all need some help here. I have put together a team of crazy folks to do a local Polar Bear Plunge. Looking for a team name. Would love some ideas as I am coming up blank. Only requirement is that they need to be fairly clean PG13 as this is a family event.

Going to do a 4 day backpacking trip for New Years. Going to go to Big Frog on the Tn/Ga border. Looking at temp history I am read 40 to 50 during the day and lows on the mid 20's at night. Does this sounds reasonable? We will be camping at 2500 ft elevation and doing day hikes up to 4300...

Been looking to get a gravity water filter. Thinking about just buying a filter and using a drybag for the dirty water. Anyone every do this. Was wondering if the replacement filters for like the Hiker Pro would work for this or will they need the pressure from the pump to get the water to...

Hey if anyone is interested here is a video I made of some of the trails that I go to a lot. It is made up of photos from different trips and some background music.

Salem Indiana here. Anyone else in this area?

Hey all you roadies maybe someone can help me. Been looking for a road bike and it is getting depressing. Can't seem to find a decent bike for less than $600.00 or so. I am just starting and not sure how much I will get into the sport so really don't want to drop that much cash. Not sure...

Hey has anyone been able to get into the site. Haven't been able to since Friday or so. Keep getting this error when trying to log in or reach community area. Server error The webpage at Backpacker Magazine: Backpacker Community Forums, Gear Reviews, Trip Reports, and more. is currently...

Thought I would throw this out to you all and see what suggestions come back. Looking at my recent check stub I realized that I have 10 day so vacation that I have to use or loose by Thanksgiving. Thinking that I need to do a backpacking trip. Looking to do this in Sept. or Oct. after the...