Recent content by adkpooh

Favs Danielle and LarryB both mentioned Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrier. Don't let the movie keep you from the book. The book is so much different from and better than the movie. No Place I'd Rather Be - it had some worthy chuckles in it.

Eeek... Thanks for the heads up!! While we don't technically go caving...we've been known to poke around small caves in the Dacks. We will stay away until further notice. I know that hurts the industry....but, I would imagine that Cavers would completely understand why. I would think the...

Overcoming fear.... Ummmmm perhaps "Charlottes' Web" in a few years?? I can't think of any Disney/Pixar movies that make spiders look cute and cuddly...LOL. While I know it is not insects - I used to have an irrational fear of bats thanks to urban myths passed down from generation to...

I love Asolo!! I feel her pain!! I am very wide at the toebox. After years of pain I found my Asolos!! Also, recently, I found a pair of lightweight summer mesh Merrills that were roomy as well. If you go to EMS, you can try the boots on under a pack load because everyones' feet fit the boots...

Hmmm.... Kinda strange... sounds less like someone who desperately needed glasses and more like someone who didn't want anyone going further down the trail (Illegal hunting or ummm.... botany...etc). It is FANTASTIC that you reported it! WTG! Kudos for keeping your head and getting out of...

Darren, My deepest sympathies to you on your loss. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelty I am not sure if any of this will help at all. I am female and LOVE the fit of the two Kelty internal frame packs that I own (one is a 5 yr old medium sized red wing.... the other is about 13 years old - and is gigantic... more of an expedition pack- I do believe it is an old red...

Attack?? Looks less like an attack than just a girl in the wrong place at the wrong time. That fourth or fifth shot showed a rodent in his talons and did not get enough air or she inadvertantly stood up in front of him. Either way... that had to hurt.

Low Carb.... hiking nightmare I have trouble eating the way that is really best for me when hiking. I have made adjustments over the last couple of years to a low carb lifestyle. Smaller portions of protein and a whole lot of vegetables and a few fruits that are relatively low on the glycemic...

Is it bad to hope daily for this one?? I am sure it speaks volumes about my mental health....each day I hope to hear the news when I come into work that we have been outsourced just so that I can do more hiking!!! I guess I just need a job that I like....

I don't remember.... It has probably been a decade since I read the book and do intend to read it again. I was slightly confused by Chris' character frequently talking to himself throughout - in a way that would make you question his sanity. Does anyone remember a mention of this from the book...

Since the holiday season is nearly upon us....it is time to begin contemplating what new gear to get the other outdoor enthusiasts in our lives. I am particularly interested in a little help with gear/gadget department since I no longer subscribe to Backpacker. Are there any new 'can't live...

Oh ditto!!! I thought I was alone! I live for that smell....almost balsam. I call it the "that alpine smell". If I could bottle it!! BTW Giggy...... Love the avatar....Hello from the gutter!

Yeah..... I think that is where my confusion comes from. Works for me! Actually, trying to stop this bad habit I have managed to form. Can't help but feel a little bit like an obstacle sometimes. Not only do the faster hikers pass me on their way up..... usually.... they pass me (still...

Not exactly my beef. I wish that were my problem. Unfortunately, I am not exactly a power hiker especially when climbing the High Peaks. Usually, when I hear hikers coming up behind me...I hop on a rock or log and let the others pass if at all possible. (I can't stand others hiking behind me...