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Appalachian Trail Hikers (24 members)
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Hike Tomorrow

Well I need to get back into the woods so planning to get my hike on tomorrow morning. Kumba will be in attendance as well.. No pics or videos this time tho unfortunately.. we will just say my camera is being borrowed... hope for good weather! cheers to all! -MarkT

Posted by Mark Todero on May 3rd, 2008 at 12:34am — 2 Comments (Add)

Trekking Lebanon

Dear Hikers and Trekkers, Come and Discover the hidden Myth of Lebanon. Hike and trek accross the Lebanese Mountain; different sites offering different levels and experiences. Enjoy different type of attractions ranging from historical to cultural and natural sites. Experience the Lebanese authentic cuisine through accomodation in local guesthouses or camping. Sincerely, Gilbert Moukheiber Call us on: Mobile:00 961 3 454996 email:gilbertmoukheiber@hotmail.com

Posted by Gilbert Moukheiber on April 30th, 2008 at 1:53pm — No Comments (Add)

Kayaking in the great swamp.

Today of course was another gorgeous day, and as I am still in NJ, my friend and I decided to go kayaking. We were considering Round Valley or The Great Swamp. We figured we don't have THAT much time (3 hours) and we wanted to see some birds. We have the Wildlife Animal Refuge there… Continue

Posted by Kevin on April 23rd, 2008 at 6:19pm — No Comments (Add)

i am still alive

incase any one wonderd, i am not dead just uber busy. im getting married June 13th and i got lots of work and things going on... expect me back after that. peace guys -Brad

Posted by Tobin on April 23rd, 2008 at 6:59am — 2 Comments (Add)

Hooray for New Gear!

I have basically been out and about at Local Bike Shops and outdoor outfitters in the past couple of days. I have bought a bunch of gear for my tour both for my back and for the bike. To start with, I finally bought my touring/trekking pack. I wasn't going to spend as much as I ended up spending, but I believe it will be well worth it in the end. I went with the Gregory Palisades 80 (5000 Cubic Inch) in the orange color they call red.

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Posted by Kevin on April 22nd, 2008 at 6:49pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Sitting on top Angels Landing Zion N.P.

Last Sept. 07 I hiked So. Kabib. in the Grand Canyon. The Narrows & Angel landing In Zion Plus many more trails in both of these beautiful areas. The Narrows is a 16.9 mile thru hike mostly in water that is truely breahtaking. This slot canyon gets down to app. 22ft wide at one point and very deep truely a sight to behold. Angle Landing is a high hike that is not for the faint of heart, (scaird of heights ) as the last 1/2 mi. has drop offs of app.1800ft straight down which you have to use c… Continue

Posted by Ray Stallings on April 19th, 2008 at 11:54pm — No Comments (Add)

I just want to get out....

... but now they are talking the possibility of snow here this weekend. I'm at all of 500' elevation! It's April! This is nuts. Isn't it supposed to get nice around here pretty quick? This is the northern hemisphere after all.

Posted by Brandon Hill on April 17th, 2008 at 12:45am — No Comments (Add)

Another Rickett's Glensperience.

The weather was perfect, and the mountain was ready. A couple friends and I decided that we'd go back to Rickett's Glen to so call finish a trail that we have not yet completed. We started at Falls Trail from the southern Parking Lot off of 118 and hiked North along their difficult trail. The total hike was bout 5-7 miles as we did some off trail hiking as well. It was the perfect day for it and we saw basically every waterfall they had to offer. They ranged in size from 4 ft to an astonishing… Continue

Posted by Kevin on April 16th, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Site Updates

Hey everyone, You may have noticed that a few minor things have changed on the site. I just recently launched an update to a few layout and usability issues that had been bothering me. Please let me know your thoughts on the changes and if anything doesn't seem to be working as well as it used to. Thanks and happy hiking!

Posted by Rory Partalis on April 16th, 2008 at 1:53am — No Comments (Add)

in the desert

in the morning: We woke up at 5:30 in the morning, we gathered outside and we sat on the ground. Every group of 10 ppl were given a bag of bread and four plates: zeit and za3tar (the za3tar was actually mixed with the zeit and I liked it better this way… I think ill always eat it this way), fruit spread (marmalade), mshallaleh cheese, and a plate of green and black olives. And they also served us tea. The tea was too sweet for me so I couldnt take more than one or two sips of it. And the cheese… Continue

Posted by Salma on April 14th, 2008 at 11:07am — No Comments (Add)

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Videos

Mountain Bike Trickster - Danny Macaskill Added by Rory Partalis
Nature Hike Added by Rory Partalis
Dudes vs. Wilderness Added by Mark Todero

Kevin Crosses the River Added by Kevin
Hickory Run Boulder Field Added by Kevin
MULTNOMAH FALLS Added by martin

yellowstone- grand geyser Added by James S
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Where the hell is Matt? Added by Rory Partalis

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Cool Backpacking Websites
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I just thought I'd start up a list of good sites, other than Hiker's Journal, that we all might be following or looking at. The Backpacking Box Walking for Walden Freezer Bag Cooking Practical Bac... Continue

Started by Brandon Hill. Last reply by Julie 22 hours ago.

Outdoor Gear
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I've hiked and backpacked for over 30 years now and have a couple large storage bins full of stuff I used to use and have discarded. I am balancing on the edge of ultralight and comfort these days.... Continue

Started by Jerry Wells. Last reply by Jerry Wells 1 day ago.

Kayaking/Canoeing
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I don't know how many of you out there enjoy the water aspect of hiking, which would be kayaking and canoing for the most part. Obviously there is fishing, but that is for another thread. Please s... Continue

Tagged: canoeing, kayaking, water, hiking

Started by Kevin. Last reply by John Smith 1 day ago.

What kind of camera equipment does everybody use?
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I am looking to get a new digital camera and video camera hopefully for my bike trip. I was just wondering if anybody has any suggestions as to brand, or model of either of these. The camera I want... Continue

Started by Kevin. Last reply by Jerry Wells May 4.

Bushbuddy Ultra Cookstove
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My new backpacking stove arrived in the mail today. Its called the Bushbuddy Ultra. Its a little wood burning stove with a secondary combustion design. And it only weighs 5 ounces! I will be using ... Continue

Started by M3GAN. Last reply by Bryan DeLay May 3.

Colton Point State Park - Grand Canyon of PA

We leave today for our launching point on our cross country bicycle trip. We will be departing from Colton point, which is supposed to be beautiful, either tomorrow or Monday weather dependent. If ... Continue

Tagged: canyon, tour, point, grand, bicycle

Started by Kevin May 3

Yellowstone/Grand Tetons
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We're planning a two week road trip to Washington from Texas, with stops at Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. We have two full days to spend there. We know that's just scratching the surface at bot... Continue

Tagged: yellowstone, tetons

Started by Adawndria. Last reply by Kevin May 2.

Hawaii trip Anyone interested???
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Well it is time to go back to Hawaii. I am planning on moving back there sooner or later then making my way west from there probably hit up New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, etc... But as of now I... Continue

Started by Ryan Taylor. Last reply by Kevin Apr 30.

Where to go?
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Hey everyone, I'm starting to plan a week long hiking trip for this summer with a couple friends. We are leaning towards going out west or northwest. I don't have to many hiker connections and I s... Continue

Started by Kyle. Last reply by John Smith Apr 29.

Congrats on over 100 videos!
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Rory, you have hit the 100 video mark and the site is quickly gaining new members and becoming quite a good resource and social network for the outdoors type. I bet there will be a thousand videos ... Continue

Started by Kevin. Last reply by Kevin Apr 24.

Alaskan Adventure Contest!!!
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Discovery Channel and Post Trail Mix Crunch are hosting a contest to win an epic Alaskan Adventure Valued at $5,000. You can enter the contest here: http://dsc.discovery.com/sweepstakes/alaskaweek... Continue

Started by Rory Partalis. Last reply by Kevin Apr 24.

Utah Day Hiking.
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Hey guys, great site, glad to be here! Anyways, my friend and I are going to be in Utah for a week this summer for some day hiking. I was wondering which National Park you all feel is the best fo... Continue

Started by Jim. Last reply by Ray Stallings Apr 23.

Food!!
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My son and I just got back from an overnighter, and when it came time to eat, I pulled out the dry food mix and added the water. YUK!!! Those things are bad, they taste like foam, not that I have e... Continue

Started by Jesse DeMent. Last reply by Greg Apr 23.

hiking and camping necessities
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here is a list of a few things i can think of that i personally carry on a 2-4 night trip. small stove, waterproof case of matches, dry socks, small knife or utility knife, water purifier or table... Continue

Started by benjamin. Last reply by Kevin Apr 22.

Cold Weather Camping Gear
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What are some essential tips and gear needed for camping in cold weather?

Tagged: weather, cold, gear, camping

Started by Rory Partalis. Last reply by John Smith Apr 22.

Are you cool enough to be from Oregon?
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Just curious how many Oregonians we've got around. There's got to be more than 3 of us... Ok, actually at just about 150 members, 3 might not be a bad number. Anyone?

Started by Brandon Hill. Last reply by Jesse DeMent Apr 19.

Words of Wisdom
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Here's all the words of wisdom you'll really ever need. Lot's of great ideas and suggestions when dealing with pretty much any predicament in the backcountry. http://www.whiteblaze.net/index.php? Continue

Started by Andy Pittman. Last reply by Kevin Apr 18.

Survival
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Is anyone down to go camping without food or water in the Cahutta's? We can find plenty of food and water in the wilderness. Lets make it only a day or two trip. I served four years in the Marine C... Continue

Started by Colt Longwell. Last reply by Kevin Apr 18.

Encounters with the wild.
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Hey, who here has had some real bad ass experiences watching or encountering a wild animal. I live in bear country so, they are seen quite often, unfortunately never when i have my camera available... Continue

Started by Kevin. Last reply by Kevin Apr 18.

Boulder, CO
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Hey everyone! Heading to Boulder for a family vacation this June. Anyone have any suggestions on some good places to visit, trails to hike, etc. I'm looking for some easier trails to do with my par... Continue

Started by Lauren. Last reply by Jim Apr 18.