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Is four-season tent necessary?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:38 PM
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Pickle Gulch 2010
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:37 PM
Submitted By: Dicentra
Sept. 17-19, 2010
I'm leaving the forums
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:14 PM
Submitted By: Dicentra
The Random Artwork Thread
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:08 PM
Submitted By: Echo
Second round of snow
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:05 PM
Submitted By: cgaphiker
Mid-Atlantic folks
When I die
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:04 PM
Submitted By: MississippiRob
My fiancee at the dentist
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:03 PM
Submitted By: Delynn
I put it on youtube
R.I.P., Olyhiker
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:18 AM
Submitted By: collama
Whack-a-kitty?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:10 AM
Submitted By: LostSheep
Happy 100th Anniversary!
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:40 AM
Submitted By: LostSheep
Boy Scouts of America 100 today

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anyone hike Yellowstone?
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 15:08 PM
Submitted By: JWreno
some info
Most Memorable Wildlife Sighting
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 12:24 PM
Submitted By: BrianSnat
pitching a tent off trail
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 12:06 PM
Submitted By: BrianSnat
catskills NY
new here
Posted On: Dec 27, 2009, 00:48 AM
Submitted By: vincehikestheAT
Biggest fears in the Back country
Posted On: Dec 24, 2009, 00:27 AM
Submitted By: ThreeFingeredJack
Stupidest thing someone else brought on a trip
Posted On: Dec 23, 2009, 23:56 PM
Submitted By: ThreeFingeredJack
Have you brought a pet along?
Posted On: Dec 18, 2009, 14:30 PM
Submitted By: MikeyLXT
camping with coyotes
Posted On: Dec 17, 2009, 00:16 AM
Submitted By: McStraycat
what do you do?
Eagle Rock Loop
Posted On: Dec 09, 2009, 19:06 PM
Submitted By: GottaGamble
last weekends trip
June 7 Grizzly Encounter
Posted On: Nov 03, 2009, 20:00 PM
Submitted By: forresttrailsnw

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75% Are Angry At Government’s Current Policies
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:36 PM
Submitted By: Raznation
WH Just Doesn't Get It
The Jesus Way
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:33 PM
Submitted By: Raznation
.. or the American Way
Call me Ishmael Barker
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:23 PM
Submitted By: Ecocentric
Whale Wars II
Sarah: talking from the hand
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:07 PM
Submitted By: double cabin
not to it. LOL
Rs cripple Senate?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:30 AM
Submitted By: Land Rover
Lawmaker Calls Hunting, Fishing 'Rights'
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:24 AM
Submitted By: Bill NC
ARCA race
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:13 AM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Watch out Danica don't get bad habits!
Sara Palin addresses Tea Party
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:52 AM
Submitted By: kykcamper
On MsNBC
The Socialization of Higher Education
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 08:48 AM
Submitted By: Bill NC
Canadian Premier getting Surgery in US
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 07:08 AM
Submitted By: ScotH

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How to do an avatar right!
Posted On: Feb 02, 2010, 10:16 AM
Submitted By: bp2go
800 pixels (or less), 72ppi!
Posted On: Feb 01, 2010, 20:37 PM
Submitted By: zipposdad
Making a bullet-point list...
Posted On: Mar 23, 2009, 16:36 PM
Submitted By: hiker1025

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Coffee
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 04:57 AM
Submitted By: paulbrown
disaster preparedness supplies...
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 16:21 PM
Submitted By: fifeplayer
that can do double duty and aren't gross
More Couscous Recipes
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 09:47 AM
Submitted By: sarbar
Burying a dutch oven
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 17:28 PM
Submitted By: ol-zeke
and letting it stew all day
Pizza crust
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 17:18 PM
Submitted By: LaurieAnn
Good cheese for backpacking and hiking?
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 16:43 PM
Submitted By: TDale
How do you clean your dishes?
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 12:01 PM
Submitted By: spindle
Long handled Spork
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 23:03 PM
Submitted By: sarbar
FBC
coleman exponent fyrestorm 2 person cook kit
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 16:25 PM
Submitted By: charles85
Critique My Breakfast please.
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 19:31 PM
Submitted By: Humpsalot

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who is the greatest hiker ...or most legendary
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 08:48 AM
Submitted By: overthehillwalker
greatest hikers of all time
Partners Wanted - Rainbow Trail or CT
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 21:33 PM
Submitted By: hikerj53
Planning Summer Hike in CO
Looking for Hiking/Snowshoe/Ski Partner
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 11:51 AM
Submitted By: double cabin
Yellowstone & GYA
Salt Creek Trail, Canyonlands.
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 10:18 AM
Submitted By: Prelucir
2nd or 3rd week of March, are you in?
Backpacking partners in N. California
Posted On: Jan 27, 2010, 01:31 AM
Submitted By: davecarb
I'm new to California
new backpacker looking for partner in chicagoland
Posted On: Jan 24, 2010, 10:48 AM
Submitted By: thegriz1
Looking for Hiking buddy in northeast Ga
Posted On: Dec 17, 2009, 08:08 AM
Submitted By: geneinkorea
North Carolina - Georgia AT
Posted On: Dec 10, 2009, 17:13 PM
Submitted By: STICK
Segemented Hikes
North California
Posted On: Dec 10, 2009, 12:16 PM
Submitted By: colnagospud
Newbie needs mentor!
Looking for a partner ...
Posted On: Nov 13, 2009, 21:41 PM
Submitted By: STICK
Anyone ..?

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Backpacking Light
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:35 PM
Submitted By: MikeyLXT
The opposite of dark, Not heavy
waterproofing my pack
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:25 PM
Submitted By: haganaga
Bought some of the Ten Essentials today
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:10 PM
Submitted By: paulbrown
REI Hiker FA kit/Peltz Tikka HL/Fire
Help me with this instruction
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:05 PM
Submitted By: SmokeyBear
Boots: go with what I know
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:20 AM
Submitted By: SmokeyBear
Or try something new
How do you prefer your boots to fit?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:11 AM
Submitted By: SmokeyBear
How big is too big? Too small?
Staying Warm/Cool
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:09 AM
Submitted By: kykcamper
Heat Loss Through Your Head
What to use in Winter for clean water?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:23 AM
Submitted By: daishi
water filtration
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:09 AM
Submitted By: MississippiRob
Average full pack weight?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:08 AM
Submitted By: hiker1025

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The Wild Trees by Richard Preston
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 21:09 PM
Submitted By: WiscoHiker
Hiking and Backpacking
Posted On: Feb 01, 2010, 20:12 PM
Submitted By: chuckd76
For the super beginner
Notes on a few "Western-setting" Mysteries
Posted On: Jan 12, 2010, 10:31 AM
Submitted By: mtngrl
..getting my Wyoming, Montana fix
The Last of His Kind, by Dave Roberts...
Posted On: Jan 08, 2010, 18:39 PM
Submitted By: jcb
Winter reading list
Posted On: Jan 05, 2010, 20:51 PM
Submitted By: John
What should a newbie read?
Where men win glory : the odyssey of Pat Tillman
Posted On: Jan 04, 2010, 21:22 PM
Submitted By: HighGravity
Jon Krakauer
The Wild Marsh by Rick Bass
Posted On: Dec 29, 2009, 11:48 AM
Submitted By: mtngrl
The Beast in the Garden...
Posted On: Dec 23, 2009, 07:46 AM
Submitted By: rangersven
On the Wild Edge:
Posted On: Dec 21, 2009, 14:49 PM
Submitted By: Firedancer
In Search of a Natural Life
Downriver: A Yellowstone Journey
Posted On: Dec 18, 2009, 14:13 PM
Submitted By: mtbackpacker

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Fitness Update
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:49 AM
Submitted By: LostSheep
2/1-2/7
Walking the neighborhood to get in shape?
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 03:47 AM
Submitted By: SPeacock
A dozen ways to get more out a walk
Fitness Update
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 17:53 PM
Submitted By: Alan Ellis
Week of 1/25 - 1/31
L4, L5, S1 Spinal Fusion
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 15:14 PM
Submitted By: LostSheep
The official" I am a lazy bum" thread
Posted On: Feb 02, 2010, 15:15 PM
Submitted By: kathirena
post your sins here
fitness update 1/18-1/24
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 23:41 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
Rode the bicycle yesterday.
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 23:30 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
gym characters
Posted On: Jan 29, 2010, 00:57 AM
Submitted By: wildlifenate
LATE fitness update
Posted On: Jan 22, 2010, 17:44 PM
Submitted By: wildlifenate
1/11-1/17
Before and After
Posted On: Jan 20, 2010, 15:53 PM
Submitted By: LaurieAnn
Picture Heavy - no pun intended

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Best Backpack for a Babe?
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 21:21 PM
Submitted By: joyfulmama
Baby carrier/backpack configuration
Posted On: Jan 29, 2010, 23:22 PM
Submitted By: Conrad283
How do you carry your baby?
Help with Baby Name!
Posted On: Jan 28, 2010, 17:44 PM
Submitted By: slicedbrisket
Having a little boy in a month...
Kid-friendly backpacking food
Posted On: Jan 26, 2010, 16:21 PM
Submitted By: RangerSmurf
Tips on keeping kids interested
Posted On: Jan 24, 2010, 18:28 PM
Submitted By: jenniferl
First trip for Baby
Posted On: Jan 09, 2010, 00:53 AM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
When?
All you looking for gear for growing up kids...
Posted On: Dec 16, 2009, 01:12 AM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
20% at REI-outlet through Dec. 10
Packing with diapers - gDiapers?
Posted On: Dec 08, 2009, 16:05 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
PB needs a new sleeping bag!
Posted On: Dec 02, 2009, 08:48 AM
Submitted By: peeb
How much?
Posted On: Nov 25, 2009, 11:06 AM
Submitted By: hikingurl
Hiking with a six year old

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Ultra light tarp
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:06 AM
Submitted By: Mocs123
making my own
Nunatak Arc Expedition Quilt
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 15:49 PM
Submitted By: rayestrella
It works
Needed: UL boots
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 00:54 AM
Submitted By: fattypj
Innovation needed
hammock or not?
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 13:27 PM
Submitted By: gooseman
hammocks?
Winter stream crossings?
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 19:22 PM
Submitted By: cevans
21 days on an icecap
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 17:49 PM
Submitted By: RangerSmurf
what do you take and how low can you go?
Neoair anyone?
Posted On: Jan 30, 2010, 22:17 PM
Submitted By: rayestrella
Little Hottie Stove
Posted On: Jan 30, 2010, 17:19 PM
Submitted By: JD_TREX
Miniature alky burner
total weight packing?
Posted On: Jan 30, 2010, 01:30 AM
Submitted By: FeetFirst
4 day trip
Even lighter alcohol burner
Posted On: Jan 29, 2010, 18:17 PM
Submitted By: 3pinner
Foil muffin cups

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Snow Anchors
Posted On: Jan 12, 2010, 10:37 AM
Submitted By: powell
Looking for a good snow anchor article.
14ers in Colorado or elsewhere
Posted On: Jan 05, 2010, 13:05 PM
Submitted By: Dornblaser
14ers in Colorado or other places
2010 plans
Posted On: Nov 02, 2009, 17:13 PM
Submitted By: fish4dinner
How difficult is glacier travel?
Posted On: Sep 13, 2009, 20:23 PM
Submitted By: mocamper1
Vapor Barrier Socks
Posted On: Sep 07, 2009, 13:23 PM
Submitted By: nogods
Foot slip and toe bang, how to stop it.
15,000 Peaks
Posted On: Aug 28, 2009, 18:04 PM
Submitted By: fifeplayer
Looking to hike
Mountaineering movies?
Posted On: Jul 28, 2009, 13:45 PM
Submitted By: marzsit
Mt. Washington
Posted On: Apr 21, 2009, 23:02 PM
Submitted By: boogie
Anyone done it? Advice?
Mt. Borah
Posted On: Mar 30, 2009, 08:08 AM
Submitted By: Alan Ellis
planned climb
TRANGO EXTREME EVO LIGHT GTX
Posted On: Mar 01, 2009, 15:13 PM
Submitted By: ClimberscoTt
Looking for new boots

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Childbirth
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:33 AM
Submitted By: MrsKatiebear
Hiker guys are HOT!
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 02:54 AM
Submitted By: eyebp
Guy seeking advice
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 02:48 AM
Submitted By: eyebp
really cold hips in the sleeping bags
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 09:11 AM
Submitted By: GlenG
is this a girl thing?
What clothes to pack?
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 14:05 PM
Submitted By: MrsKatiebear
Underwear Help
Long Underwear
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 11:09 AM
Submitted By: MsDoolittle
what is the warmest?
What are your expiriences with WeightWatchers?
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 07:51 AM
Submitted By: SCoyote
Wonderin' if it's worth it.
heres the gig and i hate it
Posted On: Jan 24, 2010, 01:10 AM
Submitted By: outdoorsygirl
need help with bp physical limitations
Menopause Sux
Posted On: Jan 22, 2010, 19:25 PM
Submitted By: foggy
...at least right now...
Women Hikers 50+
Posted On: Jan 20, 2010, 10:01 AM
Submitted By: mtngrl
Appreciation of women in the wild

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You must hike Cinque Terre, Italy!
Posted On: Jan 11, 2010, 04:31 AM
Submitted By: ToySldr
Just got back.  It was incredible
Milford Track question
Posted On: Jan 02, 2010, 21:00 PM
Submitted By: hikin_ron
Backpacking in Banff Natl PaRK
Posted On: Dec 02, 2009, 20:02 PM
Submitted By: pudgy_groundhog
5-7 DAY BACKPACKING IN BANFF NATL PARK
Korea
Posted On: Oct 30, 2009, 00:09 AM
Submitted By: atvtuner
Who's been?
Any Kilimanjaro guide recomendations?
Posted On: Oct 25, 2009, 21:07 PM
Submitted By: SusanStorm
Alaska Highway
Posted On: Sep 15, 2009, 12:39 PM
Submitted By: dayhiker9
Short Hikes, Kayaking, Mt. Biking?
Banff Trip
Posted On: Sep 02, 2009, 21:19 PM
Submitted By: Rocky Mtn. High
Planning a trip to Banff
Bruce Trail thru-hike 2009
Posted On: Aug 22, 2009, 17:04 PM
Submitted By: amabaie
Walking routes in the UK
Posted On: Aug 16, 2009, 15:00 PM
Submitted By: SauntRR
new zealand
Posted On: Aug 16, 2009, 09:26 AM
Submitted By: stgmnobpf
day hikes

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Over night hikes in NJ
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 22:36 PM
Submitted By: big_load
Any suggestions?
Feb trip
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 22:09 PM
Submitted By: kellem
Anyone want to join?
30 inches and still coming down
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 18:51 PM
Submitted By: daishi
Advance warning: Old Loggers Path
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 11:10 AM
Submitted By: Neville
Memorial Day Weekend
Most difficult hikes in the area/east coast?
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 21:45 PM
Submitted By: daishi
Looking for brutal hikes
AT Section hike
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 18:20 PM
Submitted By: jcsouthcentral
Boiling Springs to Pine Grove Furnace SP
Snowshoe rentals in DC?
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 13:05 PM
Submitted By: daishi
Can anyone think of a place to rent them
Assateague Island
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 00:35 AM
Submitted By: NeverLostOftenLate
Is it nice?
Am I missing any locations
Posted On: Feb 02, 2010, 14:39 PM
Submitted By: topshot
for Scout backcountry camping?
Section Hiking PA AT
Posted On: Feb 02, 2010, 09:46 AM
Submitted By: hikingFF77
Time alloted?

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May 29 - June 6, 2010 Canadian Backpack Expedition
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:18 PM
Submitted By: NCThiker
Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario
Superior Hiking Trail
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:34 AM
Submitted By: gooseman
advice
Canoecopia 2010
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:15 AM
Submitted By: johnhens
Porkies Snowshoe TR
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 08:39 AM
Submitted By: peeb
Ice Age Trail - Wisconsin
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 06:36 AM
Submitted By: star
Looking for places to hike and camp
Isle Royale at Oakbrook REI
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 03:17 AM
Submitted By: gerzy
Starved Rock State Park
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 14:47 PM
Submitted By: DewChugr
Recent Eagle Sightings?
Black Hills Advice?
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 14:11 PM
Submitted By: Shade-Dog
Any Advice On The Black Hills?
Candlelight Ski IV
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 12:51 PM
Submitted By: firebug
2/12/10-2/14/10 Newsport State Park
March 5-8, 2010 Michigan Winter-Camping Trip
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 13:20 PM
Submitted By: LandNavMan
Grand Island National Recreation Area

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Hawaii Backpacking
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:35 AM
Submitted By: wbpiii
Need advice for hawaii spot
Backpacking Sierra Nevada since 1993
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 01:46 AM
Submitted By: paulbrown
Trip Reports
Yosemite? Mid June
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 20:52 PM
Submitted By: AlmostThere
Specific trip
Carrizo Plains campout
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 12:24 PM
Submitted By: hikerchick395
Have we thought about weekends?
California in June
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 23:58 PM
Submitted By: AlmostThere
Day hikes and camp sites
Caching Water
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 17:08 PM
Submitted By: JWreno
Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike
California backcountry mid July
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 00:39 AM
Submitted By: JWreno
suggestions for BSA troop
Food in the Grand Canyon
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 00:33 AM
Submitted By: Equipaje
What to do with my food?
Is my mind going?
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 23:38 PM
Submitted By: big_load
My 2009 John Muir Trail Trip
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 18:33 PM
Submitted By: paulbrown

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SEC Camping Trip?
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 12:22 PM
Submitted By: MississippiRob
Spring Break Trip Suggestions
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 11:56 AM
Submitted By: CajunHiker
Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 06:48 AM
Submitted By: InThePinesInThePines
suggestions
Need Help finding Florida Camping Experience
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 00:47 AM
Submitted By: Aefgar
Red River Gorge
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 18:57 PM
Submitted By: bloomgorge
best trails/loops
Gregory Bald
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 15:14 PM
Submitted By: null
Need Advice
Things A Southerner Would Never Say:
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 02:52 AM
Submitted By: NatalieLorin
cgaphiker
Cheaha State Park Trail Map?
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 17:25 PM
Submitted By: LostSheep
Anybody have a link?
Obed Wild & Scenic River Trip Report & Photos
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 15:48 PM
Submitted By: magicmomma
Fun!
another rock slide on the spur
Posted On: Feb 05, 2010, 17:20 PM
Submitted By: kevinumberger

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Jasper or Banff/Yoho
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:50 AM
Submitted By: ChasWill
7 day backpacking trip
Suggestions needed
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:20 AM
Submitted By: collama
Planning Summer trip
Northern Colorado Hike Ideas
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 10:05 AM
Submitted By: collama
Help with my Teton trip
Posted On: Feb 09, 2010, 07:54 AM
Submitted By: double cabin
Glacier in October, possible trip idea
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 17:02 PM
Submitted By: black bear
Absaroka--Proposed Trips
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 23:28 PM
Submitted By: hikerjer
Sawtooths or Winds
Posted On: Feb 07, 2010, 22:10 PM
Submitted By: Eric H
suggestions?
Glacier backpack - help with logistics
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 19:23 PM
Submitted By: dorfinator
Glacier backpacking
RMNP Continental Divide Circuit
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 03:28 AM
Submitted By: SPeacock
Any advise?
Consider Time of Year
Posted On: Feb 04, 2010, 21:49 PM
Submitted By: Eric H
For best hiking out west

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One more Wonderland question
Posted On: Feb 08, 2010, 23:20 PM
Submitted By: rayestrella
Pretty please?
Wonderland trail info, please
Posted On: Feb 03, 2010, 19:48 PM
Submitted By: rayestrella
Ray needs schooling
Olympic National Park hiking?
Posted On: Feb 02, 2010, 11:55 AM
Submitted By: bumknees
and cruise excursions
THE MAGIC BUS
Posted On: Jan 26, 2010, 17:20 PM
Submitted By: lehum
hiking the stampede trail
Best Day Hiking in Washington...?
Posted On: Jan 23, 2010, 15:16 PM
Submitted By: rangersven
PCT from Bridge of the Gods north
Posted On: Jan 03, 2010, 19:23 PM
Submitted By: sarbar
A link to a trail report?
Crater Lake
Posted On: Nov 28, 2009, 19:57 PM
Submitted By: MtnManByDay
Looking for general hiking info
Wonderland Trail
Posted On: Nov 09, 2009, 17:11 PM
Submitted By: sarbar
Dinner in Seattle
Posted On: Nov 05, 2009, 21:19 PM
Submitted By: Roger
HELP!
Northern Lights in Denali
Posted On: Nov 04, 2009, 02:20 AM
Submitted By: Walkinman

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YAWN!
Posted On: Feb 06, 2010, 12:35 PM
Submitted By: solowalker
This is such a boring forum
Alterntives to Marcy?
Posted On: Feb 03, 2010, 00:42 AM
Submitted By: null
Where are we going this weekend?
Posted On: Feb 01, 2010, 15:36 PM
Submitted By: camper10469
Im a Newbie
Posted On: Jan 31, 2010, 09:43 AM
Submitted By: cybri12
hiking in catskills
Posted On: Jan 30, 2010, 09:45 AM
Submitted By: camper10469
does this work?
VT & MA sections of the A.T.
Posted On: Jan 21, 2010, 15:01 PM
Submitted By: HuntersHikes
Presidential Traverse-Travel Logistics
Posted On: Jan 15, 2010, 10:54 AM
Submitted By: pudgy_groundhog
Hotel, Airport, Rental Car
NE Winter Gathering
Posted On: Jan 15, 2010, 07:31 AM
Submitted By: solowalker
Who's interested?
Question for Winter hikers of ADK and the Catskill
Posted On: Jan 13, 2010, 11:34 AM
Submitted By: camper10469
What's easier up hill?
NE Winter Gathering Part Deux
Posted On: Jan 12, 2010, 11:40 AM
Submitted By: camper10469
Anyone?

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