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I have done a few easy projects like stuff sacks & microfleece sleeping bag liners, as well as modifications & repairs to purchased gear. I bought several of these & found them to be really useful in figuring out exactly what fabrics I wanted to use...

Great thread! Here's a couple that I liked that don't seem to be on this list: Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer This Business of Exploring, Roy Chapman Andrews

I just did a little research of my own - 10 minutes of web surfing - and found this National Park link: http://www.nature.nps.gov/stats/index.cfm I looked at Yosemite's stats for the last few years & while it does show an increase in backcountry campers they (we) are only 15% or so of all...

I was skeptical of Superfeet for a long time. i had tried (and liked) the Sorbothane Ultrasoles and the stiffness of the Superfeet did not make much sense to me. But after hearing enough rave reviews I decided to try the Superfeet and I must say they are great. My advice would to go somewhere...

I am currently reading Deep Survival in which an accident on Mt. Hood is examined. One of the key elements of the accident seems to have been risky decisions that were at least partly based on team members false assumtions on the ability to self arrest. A person fell & was not able to arrest...

Thanks for the B-day wish!

I agree with Chip, Halite, & TCD...when you are ready to move outside, buy a helmet and find some experienced climbers to learn from (also consider courses with the climbing scools around- in my opinion the ones I took in N. Conway were well worth the money). Learning proper anchor, rope, and...

Maybe we need a few of these... scouting camera

My advice is to try some on - even bring some weight to stuff in in case the store doesn't have any. When I bought my large pack (awhile ago now), I was convinced that I wanted a Dana Designs as it had rave reviews from friends & in magazines. But after spending about half an hour...

I didn't see it in person, so I'm not totally sure - but they did not realize anything was wrong until the door swung open when driving away. I suspect Bobby is correct - aparently the latch and/or lock mechanism was pretty trashed.

A friend of mine was broken into at Lafayette a couple of weekends ago (3/11?). Looks like they may have been trying for the car as nothing was taken from inside - they just pryied the door open. The lot at Nineteen Mile Brook trail is another spot to watch out - I was the victim of a smash &...

I have a similar problem with my ankle. I use an ACE elastic brace that pulls on like a sock. I've had good luck with them - they cost less than $10 and can go through the laundry (big plus). The elastic does wear out over time and they need to be repaced every so often, but they're...

I have a Subaru and I love it but agree with everyone who suggest trying a good set of snow tires first. If you want a new vehicle maybe check out the Toyota Highlander Hybrid - yes it's an SUV, but not one of the giant ones. It's supposed to get about 30 mpg with a V6 and meet the 'Super...

Rick & Ripple summed it up well. I don't use mine in the winter either - I just don't trust the amount of heat output vs a cold day in the Whites. I use military surplus Trioxane bars - I think it's the same as the esbit bar. $5 for 36 bars at actiongear.com