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    Sad News For Everest (Chinese building a road to base camp)

    http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/179479.aspx Wow....this is sickening. M
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    Precip Pants

    I know a lot of you use these pants on this board so I figured id put this up Steep and cheap (www.steepandcheap.com) has the precip pant on sale now for $31.41...this is a STEAL..but must act FAST as once they are gone they are gone.. Sorry if this shouldnt be posted here. M
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    BareFoot AT'er

    I know we've spoken about this before, but I just read an article in my local paper (star ledger NJ) about this guy. He is still barefooted..and apparently has been since his release from the service in 1972 (weird)...anyway my real question here is that it seems to me he's going slowly...
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    Do you let weather Dictate?? - Moved from Q&A

    Do you let weather Dictate?? YOUR PLANS.. Ok so heres the story. I buddy and I had an overnight hike of a section of the AT in Jersey planned for this past weekend. Obviously as all in the area know the weather wasn't all that great. We had been talking about the trip for about a month and had...
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    Sections of the AT

    I am planning on doing 2 short jersey sections of the AT this coming weekend, and was wondering is anyone had possibly done the 2 sections I plan on completing. I will be doing Southbound from Culver Lake to the Deleware water gap. Doesnt look at all technical and very little elevation gain...
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    46 yr old Sherpa 16th everest summit

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12866575/ these guys are the real deal... M
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    Good deal on a beacon package

    Found this package in the newest mountaingear catalog, thought some might be interested. Seems like a pretty good deal. I think i'm picking one up myself. Beacon Package Enjoy...bring on the SNOW... M
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    Anyone use igloos or....

    Anyone here use igloos or snowcaves for camping in winter? Seems a lot of work, but if you "base" out of a certian location more than a few times a season its probably worth the time it takes to build. I found this tool HERE and thought it VERY interesting. Seems like you could carry WAY less...
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    Pemi loop

    is this the "traditional" pemi loop? Pemi Loop #1 (Franconia-Garfield Ridges, Twinway, Bondcliff) Directions: From Lincoln Woods, up Wilderness TR. (1.5mi), then West up Osseo Trail to Flume summit. Proceed North following Franconia Ridge, then Garfield Ridge Trails to Galehead Hut. Follow...
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    Pack Sizes cu...

    Just wondering what everyone uses for a multi day backpacking trip? How many cu. for say a 3-4 day backpacking trip. I am looking to go pretty lightweight. No "ultra" light because I enjoy some comforts, but would certianly like to go lighter than say the Arcteryx Bora 80 that I currently use...
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    VT/NH overnight backpacking "Loop" hikes

    Just wondering if anyone knew of any good overnight backpacking "loop" type trips. I wouild be based out of Killington. I just hate spotting a car at the trail end or being picked up. When coming from Jersey driving 2 cars up to VT is a pain as well as renting one in VT is also a pain. Would...
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