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Great quote. Love it. :-)

Update: I hiked the Coppermine Trail to Bridal Veil Falls today. Went pretty well. I noticed a good campsite about 30 minutes in---is it legal to camp there?

Very helpful information from your personal experience, thank you. After reading your post and seeing the documentary referenced previously, and taking into account the lone female hiker killed by coyotes in Nova Scotia, it seems like coyote behavior varies by region. The urban coyotes in...

Dug, what's the easiest island trip you know of, that involves the shortest open-water crossing?

Does anyone know of a safe place where I could store a laptop while hiking in the North Conway area? I need to take my work with me on a three-day trip and don't want to leave my laptop in my car.

Thanks Egilbe. Found the link: http://www.movies-net.com/nature-meet-the-coy-wolf/12726

I'm ready for easy backpacking now. I'm really not even aware that I have a new hip, except for the lack of pain. I've been back at the gym strengthening my legs since April, and they were strong to begin with. I always use two poles. I carry about 15 lbs on a day hike, so it's a question of...

In May I camped in Wilson's Mills, Maine, and encountered black flies like I've never seen in my life. I slathered myself in Deet and it barely made an impression on them. It was impossible to spend any time outdoors. They did disappear at sunset. Returning to my site I would have to sprint from...

The danger from bear spray is having it blow back toward you. I don't want to be dealing with bear spray, coyotes, and an epi pen all at once. I have thought previously about the horn idea as this was suggested to me for bears. In fact I have a strong boat horn that I use for kayaking. Thanks...

Thanks for that helpful input, Stan. These joints don't last forever, though today's materials are better than 15 years ago. Your point about maintaining muscle strength is well taken. It's another case of needing balance---too little exercise and you lose muscle; too much or the wrong type and...

Oh man, I wish you hadn't mentioned that. Did you hear about this? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/wolf-bear-bait-joanne-barnaby-nwt-1.3636604 What could be more terrifying than to be stalked by something for twelve hours, at night? Let's make it clear that we're talking about coywolves...

Yeah, that story is crazy. It raises some issues for thought, setting aside the guy's bad judgment (in my opinion). I think what he did was just unnecessary---there are better ways to enjoy the mountains if you know you're vulnerable. I think he should have been charged for the rescue. The...

I'm a female in my 60s who hikes alone, always have. I'm returning to backpacking after a number of years away from it. I grew up with bears so they don't scare me too much. I hang my food and try to avoid popular tent sites. What does scare me is coyotes. I've read a lot about modern-day...

Thanks very much for the suggestions so far. I actually want to carry all my own gear. Not a fan of shelters. I've done some of the suggested trails before but wouldn't mind doing them again. Anyone ever backpacked with an artificial hip?

Hello all, I had my hip replaced in January. Am now recovered and looking for very easy backpacking trips to try. Formerly an avid backpacker but have not done any in the last 5 years due to the deteriorated hip. I've done several day hikes to ease back into it. What creeps me out the most is...