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  1. John K

    Losing Weight and Getting into Shape

    Nice thread Adam. You look great at your new weight and the many thought provoking posts cause me to "weigh in". Couple years ago fairly fit 6'1" 250lbs hikes 1-2 a month year round, works out every day. Then new job behind desk 12 hours a day - 6 days a week, two sons deployed to Iraq, blow out...
  2. John K

    weekend in adks, oct 16-17th, poss 18th

    Sorry I cant make it sounds like a good time. Will you be finishing soon?
  3. John K

    Doin well busy but hope to hit fraconia ridge this weekend.

    Doin well busy but hope to hit fraconia ridge this weekend.
  4. John K

    Thank you for the birthday wish. :)

    Thank you for the birthday wish. :)
  5. John K

    Help needed: Trail runners/hiking shoes

    check New Balance 811 in campmor for 49
  6. John K

    A few did mt kearsrge Sunday had great views

    A few did mt kearsrge Sunday had great views
  7. John K

    Happy belated birthday, nice to see you are finally braving the cold.

    Happy belated birthday, nice to see you are finally braving the cold.
  8. John K

    will do and thanks for staying in touch

    will do and thanks for staying in touch
  9. John K

    doin well oldest son just married so life is back to normal. clock ticking for winter and i am ready

    doin well oldest son just married so life is back to normal. clock ticking for winter and i am ready
  10. John K

    Flowed Land rescue this past weekend

    Glad you are ok and I admire your willigness to come forward and admit your error of the day. I have had similar events occur in the 30 years I have hiked the high peaks and have learned valuable lessons each time. Last year I got off trail past lake arnold heading to feldspar and had to hunker...
  11. John K

    Saddleback 1-5-08

    Nice Job Adam Thanks for the company it was a sweet time and the longest butt slide I have had in the mountains.
  12. John K

    Basin and Saddleback: winter

    Trip I will be arriving later on Friday and if not too late will bring desert. If too late it will be the midnight snack. Ill update by Weds.
  13. John K

    Lower Range 10/1

    After years of lurking and allowing others to post our reports, I now venture out to pen my own. On Sunday morning with short notice I headed out alone to my first overnight at the JBL. The plan was to base out of there Sunday and Monday nights, tackle the lower range on Monday, and pack out...
  14. John K

    Basin and Saddleback: winter

    Still on board. I sent check and I am looking forward to a great time.
  15. John K

    My knees: My experience with patellar-femoral syndrome

    Nice job Nice to hear things are coming together.
  16. John K

    Seeking Backpack route advice

    Check out the West Canada Wilderness. You can do a nice laid back three day loop with plenty of loons, lakes and leaves.
  17. John K

    Wacked Out Compass In Moose River Plains Area

    That makes me wonder if the Moose River Plains is one of those Bermuda Triangle type places, where compasses go bonkers. Has anyone else ever had a similar experience there? Any known or possible explanations? G. I had a similair experience on two occasions several years apart while hiking...
  18. John K

    Transition to long distance hikes

    Put all of your gear on the table two weeks before you go and each night remove one item, you will find that you dont need much when your out there. Dry socks, dry bag, dry tent, oatmeal and rice and your in business.
  19. John K

    The next generation!

    Congrats a future sherpa to extend your time on top of the world
  20. John K

    Truth Time: Could you survive 24 hours?

    I said yes cause I have been stuck for 24 hours with minimal gear in bad weather. I dont remember being nervous - more frustrated at being uncomfortable and how I would explain this one. I also agree with Pete - while I like to believe I have the mental toughness I think it just experience...
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