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Re: Anyone use an Ipod Nano (what generation model?) on week long hi

robert shattuck — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:01:55 GMT

You're supposed to leave the Ipod thing at home (and just listen to the wind, water, your heart beat, or your nagging partner) where it is best suited to use

Re: Planned section hike with map

targetdoggmechanic — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:34:32 GMT

Yeah it was a power slog for sure. I ate lunch at that site and wished I pushed farther the day before but it was late when I got to simpson meadow, and it was

Re: Planned section hike with map

hmdsierra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:47:58 GMT

You were moving right along to do it in half a day. I believe the Palisade Ck bridge washed out in '83 because it was there in mid August '82. The bridge at

Re: Planned section hike with map

targetdoggmechanic — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:45:40 GMT

I did a loop from roads end in cedar grove (KCNP) and went up copper creek trail, over granite pass to simpson meadow, east to JMT via middle fork kings river

Anyone use an Ipod Nano (what generation model?) on week long hikes

Roleigh Martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:09:15 GMT

Anyone use an Ipod Nano (what generation model?) on week long hikes going up to 12,000 feet and higher? the Apple specs state it is only warranted < 3,000

Re: fuel use

John Ladd — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:57:39 GMT

A supplemental thing I've tried is to have a small (8 oz) water bottle with black plumbers tape wrapped around it. If you leave it in the sun, it warms the

Re: fuel use

Rich Ehli — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:44:42 GMT

Another approach is to begin rehydrating your dinner a few hours before reaching camp by placing the dry contents in a Nalgene bottle and adding water.

Re: fuel use

hmdsierra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:18:27 GMT

If I think something will be hard to rehydrate I will put it in a pot with water so it may soak while Ii prepare the fire or stove.

Re: fuel use

Steve Schauer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:07:04 GMT

As I am in the process of dehydrating some meals right now, I was interested in your discussion about steeping v. simmering. I put the dehydrated food in

Re: Planned section hike with map

hmdsierra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:10:32 GMT

Any side trip in the Sierra is a good one. The scenery you will see is quite different from what you see on the JMT, almost moonscapish. My son and I went

Planned section hike with map

John Ladd — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:16:25 GMT

For anyone who's interested, here's a link to a Google Map of a JMT section hike I am planning. Start date July 19.

Re: Fuel Question

Don Amundson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:45:20 GMT

Your welcome Bob. I didn't realize it was you asking the question. I guess I'm following too many forums to keep track of everything or maybe its just the age

Re: Fuel Question

Bob — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:33:36 GMT

Really helpful Don. Thx. BobR

Re: Hiking poles: yes or no?

robert shattuck — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:01:27 GMT

Another pole tip (while I wait for the drain to un-clog) get a pair with shock-absorbers and on the down-hills, especially if you tend to rocket down the

Re: Hiking poles: yes or no?

dc t — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:33:12 GMT

I have been back packing since the mid 70's and I finally decided to use them last year for the first time. I have found that they really made the walks much