Recent content by dial6212000

not you, neil Neil, I was referring to at least two other replies on this thread which used the word "ruin", and generalizing my comment to dozens of other similar comments made over the years on other threads. I personally don't find the planes annoying. Indeed I believe the juxtaposition of...

Ruins the experience? Why is it that so many people allow their experience to be ruined? Planes, dogs, trail erosion, postholers, you name it. Always someone else to blame. Perhaps the answer lies within.

what's in a name? I've been hiking with this for about 4 years now. Geez, I used to think I just had sore feet. But now that I know I have Morton's Neuroma I just may become afraid to go hiking...NOT. Strange how attaching a scary name to an infliction makes it sound worse. Not to minimize...

oh yeah! no blackflies, cooler temps, and when else can you hike on popular trails naked w/o worrying about embarrassing anyone?

It would be a bit pretentious to claim a 5, so I voted 4. But there is a lot of room between 4 and 5. I often climb several consecutive days of 8-10,000 feet but generally opt for a day off after doing 12-14,000 feet. That nudges me somewhere between 4 and 5 I think. Right now I'm a bit off...

huh? I know we live in a world where everyone seems to enjoy getting offended by something, but what on earth did iNs day to offend? Geez. Or perhaps you just forgot the :rolleyes:

Old Santanoni approach FYI, the old Santanoni trail is DEFINITELY NOT part of the recent land acquisition, and is still off limits. My guess is you would find it in rough shape anyways, and the current established route will be easier.

follow YOUR instincts, ignore the "purists" When on solo winter hikes or long hikes I phone in my location and updated itinerary once or more during the day. It COULD save my life and reduce the cost of a rescue, and DOES provide peace of mind to my significant other. Be smart.

Hey there iNs, why do you ask? Have you turned over a new leaf? :D

Road may be open already Last year the road was opened to public use around mid-April. You may be able to leave your bike home.

no justification needed So, do I see more when I hike fast because I cover more ground? Actually, what difference does it make? I hike fast because I enjoy hiking fast. My mind focuses on the intricacies of the footing and the overhead obstructions, my body tunes in to the surrounding...

Wet 'n Wild at Lake Tear? Sounds good to me :D