April Flower

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August 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm in reply to: Titanium Hiking Cookware #11970

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I was recently in a “backpacking light” frenzy and bought a Titanium cookset. Wow, what a great purchase. Not only is the pot lightweight, but it rarely allows me to burn my pasta to the bottom of the pan – a common occurance. I’m sold on this. If you have the $$ – totally worth it!!

August 23, 2010 at 8:32 pm in reply to: What caused your scariest moment on the trail? #11953

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A friend and I caught a ride with a guy that seemed totally normal – but didn’t want to let us out where we asked to be dropped off. In retrospect, he was probably drunk and harmless, but it was really scary at the time.

August 11, 2009 at 3:46 am in reply to: Tell us how to improve YourHikes.com #11629

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Have you considered a “add a profile map” option? I realize that they are only about 50-75% accurate, but I’d definitely take them into consideration before I hit the trail (and add a few in the process). Nice work, BirdShooter. Thanks for everything.

June 16, 2009 at 10:55 am in reply to: Scott Williamson – First PCT Yo-Yo #11896

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I read an article about this guy in Backpacker. Very tragic. I can see why this guy is motivated to hike.

January 19, 2009 at 8:07 am in reply to: For overnight winter hikes, I am most likely to do which of the following: #11865

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You left off – Stay home!

May 26, 2008 at 7:49 pm in reply to: GA 60 and Slaughter Gap #11220

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I keep hearing about the Duncan Ridge Trail but wondered how well maintained it is? Did you end up hiking it and how did it go? Are there any nice campsites I should know about?

August 19, 2007 at 1:24 pm in reply to: What is the coolest animal to see in the backcountry? #11528

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The wolf is by far the hardest to see in the wilderness. It gets my vote.

August 19, 2007 at 1:16 pm in reply to: internal vs external frame backpacks #11394

April Flower
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I agree, internal is the way to go. I never found an external frame pack that fit me right. Being female, the internals are much better designed to fit a woman’s body – some specifically are made for women. I never found that to be true with externals.

April 15, 2007 at 5:55 pm in reply to: What’s the longest you’ve gone without a shower while hiking long distance? #11290

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Only a few days for me. I’m not as hard core as the rest of you boys.

April 11, 2007 at 9:42 pm in reply to: Gear For You #11137

April Flower
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And how about a hiking companion? Never travel alone … there’s no one to help if you get hurt.

March 20, 2007 at 5:48 pm in reply to: Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Rules and Regulations #11333

April Flower
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I hike with my dog a lot – so places like the Smokies aren’t my fav. I much prefer the National Forest land where they are a little “looser” with things.

October 18, 2006 at 7:40 am in reply to: A Dozen Ways To Die (In The Backcountry) #11256

April Flower
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Insects? Didn’t expect to see that one in there.

September 14, 2006 at 9:52 am in reply to: What is the best long distance trail in the U.S.? #11147

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Definitely the CDT. It has the most magnificent scenary, best and most diverse wildlife, greatest sense of remote wilderness, and is by far the most challenging. But do the others first – they will teach you what you need to know in order to enjoy the cdt.
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