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BirdShooterKeymasterMy lab sleeps in the tent with me. I learned over time that if I didn’t put a pad under him, he’d shove me off mine during the night. I also took an old sleeping bag and cut it in half for cold weather. I learned this the hard way after a surprise cold front hit us one night in North Georgia. I ended up spending the night spooning my dog to keep him from shaking:
https://n2backpacking.com/photos/georgia/atga/the-perch/the-perch%2011-06/atga049.jpg
In terms of leash, I think it depends where you hike. If there are other people and dogs around then you definitely should use a leash. If not (and your dogs are well behaved), then I wouldn’t use one unless I came up on other hikers.
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BirdShooterKeymasterSome photos fom this hike:
https://n2backpacking.com/photos/maine/sabbath-day-pond%209_09/sabbath-day-pond%209_09P.htm
October 20, 2009 at 11:09 am in reply to: PBS Film – THE NATIONAL PARKS – America’s Best Idea #11911BirdShooterKeymasterI’ve been grabbing them with the DVR. Had no idea that there were so many and that they were 2 hrs. each. That’s a lot of footy to watch. The stuff on the Smokies was really cool being only a few miles away from my hometown. Hope to see the rest of the episodes when the kids will give me some down time.
BirdShooterKeymasterI highly recommend Norway for remote backpacking in Europe:
https://n2backpacking.com/my_hikes/international/norway/hogabu%205_02D.htm
BirdShooterKeymasterIn the summer, I am gunning for a stream to camp by to mix in some swimming, fishing, etc.
BirdShooterKeymasterHad ’em and am a fan. You get shorts/ long pants in one shot which saves weight and I agree with the convenience factor – especially in the Spring/Fall volitle months in the South when one day it is hot and the next it is freezing cold.
BirdShooterKeymasterDespite the morbid ending, I actually enjoyed Into The Wild
January 23, 2009 at 11:45 am in reply to: For overnight winter hikes, I am most likely to do which of the following: #11866BirdShooterKeymasterWhen it’s sub-10, there’s no way I’m staying overnight in the backcountry without a fire.
BirdShooterKeymasterI have a Go Lite (2 lb, 2oz) ultra-light but have been eyeing the Gregory Z65 (3 lb, 3oz). I found the Go Lite hip/shoulder straps too meager for long distance hiking even with a light < 30 lb load. When I thru-hiked in '94 I had a Dana Design (7 lb. 7 oz) internal that was durable as hell and is still in use if you can belive it. But technology has improved a lot since then. If I were to do it all over again - I'd shoot for something like the Gregory Z65.
BirdShooterKeymasterIt’s going to cost me about $1600 to put this system in place, so unless I get some compelling interest from the member base – I’ll put it on the tickler for when I hit the lottery.
BirdShooterKeymasterExcellent, let us know how it goes in a trip report:
To all backpackers: the “Don’ts” shown here mainly apply to the sections south of Burrell’s Ford. The hike to Ellicott Rock is much easier and stays closer to the river.
BirdShooterKeymasterCheoah has 180 degree views, Rabun has 360 degree views (from a fire tower). If you are judging a hike by the views – pick Rabun. If you are making the call based on trail traffic – pick Cheoah. You have to really work to get to the summit – especially if you start from the NOC in Wesser, NC.
BirdShooterKeymasterSince funding yourhikes.com comes out of my personal pocket, I’m open to anything that benefits the community and doesn’t cost me a fortune. At this point, I’d like to clean up the hikes/trip reports so that there is some consistency in the postings. For example, that the “hike summary” is reflective of the trails themselves and that the “trip reports” are representative of the overall experience. I’d just like to see some consistency on what information is provided and where, but I take the hit for not being clear on what to post and where. Overall, I’m really happy with the contribution. It’s exceeded my expectations so far. Keep up the good work.
May 26, 2008 at 6:47 am in reply to: Hiking Clingman’s Dome, Tn and/or Mt Mitchell, NC in Winter #11611BirdShooterKeymasterHere’s a great loop at Mt. Mitchell:
https://n2backpacking.com/my_hikes/north_carolina/mt%20mitchell/mitchell%205_01D.htm
BirdShooterKeymasterTTF, what page? I just read the magazine over the weekend and didn’t see it. It’s the June 2008 – planning the perfect trip issue – right?
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