I replaced my Thermarest Pro-Lite 4 with a Thermarest Neo Air for a thru-hike on the Northville Placid Trail last year. It only weights 14 oz and 2.5 inches thick(1 inch thicker than the pro-lite 4). The only downfall is that is not self-inflating. I spent 10 nights on the trail and had a...
Bill,
Try the blister block made by Band-Aid. They work great for me. Just make sure you apply them to a dry foot. I then use medical tape to put over it. It has smooth surface and won't stick to the sock. If you put it on pre-existing blister then don't remove the patch because it will...
I found a set of crampons on 3/11/2006. If you lost a pair then send me an email with the trail that you think you lost them on and the color and brand.
Pierre,
I am not sure if you made it Sat. I looked in the parking lot but didn't see you so I went with a group that did Basin and Saddleback. I apologize if you were there. I didn't leave the parking area until 7:25a. I hope we can get together on the MacNaughton hike next weekend. Right...
Pierre,
Are you still panning on Saddleback on Sat? Could I talk you into a round trip hike so I could get Basin? I need it for my W46. Let me know as soon as you can. Either way I will join you on w46 victory.
Mike
Pierre,
It sounds like a good plan. I may have two more people interested. If that is ok?? We can give you a definite yes or no by March 5th. Is there any steep sections were crampons or an ice axe maybe needed? How fast or slow of a pace do you hike?
Mike
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Try this website: http://www.nps.gov/grca/
I used it two years ago when I planned a trip. It should have all the information you need.