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    Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike in October

    north to south We hiked in October 2009 from North Rim to South Rim. Our car was at South Rim...we took the 5 hour shuttle ride to begin at the North Rim staying overnight in one of the cabins. Don't miss Ribbon Falls..it's off the trail but worth the visit. The next year I went back in May...
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    good pricing for Heaven Up-h'isted-ness!

    For anyone attending the 46er spring meeting on May 29th... along with the regular 46er merchandise to purchase there will be the new 46er book Heaven Up-h'isted-ness!. There will be a "special place" for this purchase....on the stage in back of the dining room AND the opportunity to purchase...
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    Pulley system to cross Indian Pass Brook!?

    boots and ropes Years ago in November we used a pair of size 13 wading boots that we each took turns stepping into, once across, tied a rope around them and threw them across Indian Pass Brook for the next person to use. Took 9 of us about 30 minutes to do this "system" but it worked.
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    New Record for a Rabbit!!!

    Big Congratulations to a strong family of rabbits!
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    Lyon Mtn access and trail conditions

    road parking We were there in Janary and had to park at the road. New trail was not broken out then.
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    'The Great Range' - print by Nathan Farb ?

    Just call him. He has lots at his studio in back of his house. Or he did a few years ago when I went to get mine.
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    John Winkler passed away

    I have nice/funny memories of hikes I did with John and his good friend and main hiking partner for over 30 years, Kathleen. Kathleen would amuse me with some of their adventures. One I'll never forget. After one of their hikes in the Indian Lake area on their ADK 100 quest they were in...
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    'The Great Range' - print by Nathan Farb ?

    I have it I have it on my wall. Want to make a copy? Happy Trails! Barb
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    Camelback Mountain-Phoenix AZ

    memories My parents lived in Phoenix for over 30 years so I've been up Camels Hump a few times. First time I ever had to wait in line, in a car, to hike. Not exactly a wilderness experience. A neat hike I did with my brother was a loop to Weaver's Needle. Total different experience back...
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    Vermont accomodations

    further explanation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I forgot to put the (s) in after day hike! This will be 2 or 3 day hikes together. I hope ya'll figured that out:-)
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    Vermont accomodations

    I'm planning to day hike the Long Trail from Jonesville to Stowe. Any suggestions on where to stay at night? My regular B&B has decided to go hiking out west....the nerve of her:-) Campgrounds or cheaper motels I'm interested in. Will have another couple with me. They probably will prefer the...
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    Interview with Pete

    chef Hickey And to our amazement Pete produced a growler or two of his homebrew and then proceeded to through down this amazing dinner before our eyes (and noses!) of fresh tomatos, basil and mozzarella, I mean it was the BOMB! I dunno, things got kind of exciting and me and my group stared...
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    Lost my Osprey swith back pack and all my winter gear

    report to police I'd call and make a report to the local police. I had a friend who's backpack was stolen on the side of the Long Trail. He called police and did get it back. Kids! Hope you get it returned.
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    Waiting on 48...

    the countdown This is one of the most humorous posts I've ever read! Held at gunpoint????Good luck to you...
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    Lyon Mountain Firetower Presentation & Forum

    rescheduled? Glad I saw this before heading out! Will it be rescheduled?
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    Wright ski trail

    Six of us snowshoed it on Sunday. We also met 7 skiers. The last skier said it would take him probably 15 minutes to ski out!
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    Abandoned Hikers, a new trend?

    I was taught the leader of a group goes the speed of the slowest hiker in the group. I always remind my friends of that when I lag in the back to just keep me in sight:-) Especially on a bushwhack! Happy Trails! Barb
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    info on the Seward range?

    The gate is still locked so you'll be walking, or swiming in certain sections, to the summer trailhead. If you've made it that far you will probably need a wetsuit to the lean-tos. Seward from Ward Book Lean-to....this time of year.......I've been up to my ankles in in water in June...and...
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    Arthritis and hiking

    I can understand your wife's pain as I have osteoarthritis, more of arthur in hands, feet and knees too. What works for me is taking Advil the night before a hike, again the morning of the hike, on the summit before heading out and sometimes more at the car! Everyday I take 1500 mg of...
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    Whiteface Brook Slide & Esther Attempt 1/9th-11th

    I can't let this go by! Mary Kay has a great moisturizer. You guys can use the Time Wise too! Can you guess I'm a Mary Kay consultant?:):) Happy Trails! Barb
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