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I even got a little nauseous watching these guys climb http://video.yahoo.com/network/101149635?v=8244494&l=5144241

Anybody else get this email today or recently from "Department of Goods"? Is this a new gear retailer? Their site looks legitimate, but I didn't spend a lot of time browsing. Thanks Rick

Hi, Does anybody know when the next REI Member sale is (Members get 20% off one item)? Thanks Rick

Don't know if anyone is in need of a new tent, but backcountrygear.com has Sierra Designs Lightning, 2008 models cut in price to $129. I wanted one for a few yeasrs and now I think it is time to buy, I think the 2009 is completely redesigned and around $290...

I am posting this at the risk of angering PB or DM, but I am hoping the risk is negligible compared to the VFTT Member value (some lucky VFFT member might buy them) of these very hard to find Sherpa Snowshoes I just spotted. Disclaimer:They are not mine, and I know nothing of them, other than...

I didn't use a mounting template back in 1999 when I was mounting my Voiles, but I am wondering if it matters. If so, does anyone have a copy of the mounting template?? Otherwise, I simply find Chord Length and then take 1/2 of that (I do BP on my NNN bindings for skinnier skis), mark the ski...

Saw thisand thougth it might be worthwhile to look for tomorrow AM. ============================== Planetary triple play on deck Sunday By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Fri Dec 8, 8:14 PM ET CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Stargazers will get a rare triple planetary treat this weekend with...

I hope I don't get beat up to badly for espousing cell-phone use in the wilderness, but there might be a place and/or time for everything... Anyways, I read about this neat little gadget - the Energizer Energi-2-Go a self-contained AA-battery powered Cellphone charger and decided to get one...

Don't know if anyone is intersted, but Outdoor Outlet just came into a slew of slumberjack Bivies (Like the Eureka Gossamer) that are on sale for $39. these are factory seconds, but I think you have 30 - 45 days to evaluate whether you like it or not, if you decide to get one. Cheers

I recently read the 46er article and hats off to Pete. I have been following some of his "antics" for over 10 years now, starting on Rec.Backcountry and the listserv. When I was climbing 46, His listserv and his posts were always spot on useful. When I started biking in the winter, I used his...

Don't know how many on the board have young children or young grandchildren, But here is a wonderful deal on a Kelty Kids daypack for $9.99. Kelty Minnow I got one for my son a few weeks ago at $14.99 but at this price, I am getting a couple more to give to my son's playmates as Christmas...

2006 is really looking like it could be a great year for some trips for me and my wife is pressuring me for my summer plans so she can fit in socccer, swimming functions, parties, BBQs and the like.... I mentioned to her about the ADKHighPeaksForum Gathering on the Middle of July and as well as...

I just got one they have mens and womans in different sizes. Closeout due to new colors. Price shown is $59 but you get 50% off at checkout. An awesome deal if you are looking for a new lightweight pack and like the design. REI UL 45 Mens REI UL 45 Womans

I know that there are probably quite a few on Whiteblaze that subscribe to BackpackingLight , but I was wondering if there were any VFTT members that subscribe and if you find value for the $25/year subscription. Thanks in advance

I know there are nore than a few other section hikers here as well as a few thruhikers that heard about a trail thief last year named "Saved" and might find this interesting - In today's Washington Post. Washington Post Article

The thread on the Dath of the Hunter really struck home. My heart goes out to his family. I think of someone stricken and dying alone in the woods and hope he didn't go through much pain. I don't know if he died of heart attack or exposure secondary to something else, but many middle-aged...

I know this doesn't rival many of the trip reports posted here in terms of distance, adventure and altitude, but for me, it was special. I hadn’t been out on any trails since having a new aortic valve replaced back at the beginning of summer while living in Massachusetts. I have been able to...

I was recently put on Coumadin for the rest of my life, to thin my blood in conjunction with a new valve in my heart. I Figured I would just cary extra bandages and such in my 1st aid kit and make them readily available for minor nicks and cuts, however in speaking with my cardilogist, he said...

This was a topic that was discussed before and I learned to set my National Geographic Topos up on my hard drive to avoid loading CD by CD. I am trying to do the same with my Garmin Mapsource Topo, however, I cannot seem to load the maps once I have copied the CDs to my Garmin Subdirectory. I...

I just got out of Brigham & Womans Hospital today after spending 8 days there for Aortic Valve /Aortic Root Replacement Surgery. I now have 6-8 weeks of down time where all I can do is walk and rest as I rebuild my cardiac capabilities. My wife is helping me put together a list of book title...