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Washing clothes
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:14 PM
Submitted By: eyebp
need advice!
The Trials & Tribulations of Wilderness Permits :p
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:09 PM
Submitted By: gunslinger
We're moving!
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:02 PM
Submitted By: atvtuner
The Stripe Club
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:00 PM
Submitted By: eyebp
who's in it?
ID this spider
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:59 PM
Submitted By: TravisNWood
AT Killer tries again
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:56 PM
Submitted By: atvtuner
Randall Lee Smith shootings
mouse in the house
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:52 PM
Submitted By: red dog
Your Natural World Today
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:43 PM
Submitted By: atvtuner
Flora, Fauna, Landscape, Love
Handedness
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:39 PM
Submitted By: big_load
Wolf Lawsuit (article)...
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:23 PM
Submitted By: The Nature Boy

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Strangest thing you've found/seen in the woods
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 18:30 PM
Submitted By: Stephen_Dangelo
Spiders in your sleeping bag
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 22:37 PM
Submitted By: baychic
Ever get bit?
Trimble Adventure Planner
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 14:18 PM
Submitted By: big_load
Swarms
Posted On: May 02, 2008, 23:36 PM
Submitted By: milo
Animal and insect swarms, been in any?
Beartooths 2007
Posted On: Apr 30, 2008, 18:12 PM
Submitted By: bun cha
Complete Thread link
Snow on the Hoh River trail
Posted On: Apr 24, 2008, 15:56 PM
Submitted By: natures child
Olympic Nat Park
Crazy Adventures
Posted On: Apr 23, 2008, 11:13 AM
Submitted By: chief1
Crazy things found while backpacking?
TR: Paria Canyon UT/AZ
Posted On: Apr 14, 2008, 21:04 PM
Submitted By: SW Mtn backpacker
Spring Break 2008, with pictures
Trip Photo-Journal, Feb '08, Mich Bush Rats
Posted On: Mar 26, 2008, 16:16 PM
Submitted By: LandNavMan
Lake Superior Provincial Park, Canada
West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island  BC Trip Report
Posted On: Mar 18, 2008, 23:00 PM
Submitted By: hikelover
Our September 2007 Trip, Novice Hikers

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Save or Exploit?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:18 PM
Submitted By: TDale
YOUR favorite place
Christian Religion Anyone?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:08 PM
Submitted By: Maconaghie
A Poll for Conservatives
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:04 PM
Submitted By: TehipiteTom
McCain or Barr?
Backpacking and Enviromentalism are not...
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:51 PM
Submitted By: RedDoug
Enviromental Cost of Illegals
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:35 PM
Submitted By: Raznation
Keith Olbermann Was Good Last Night....
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:53 PM
Submitted By: The Nature Boy
he rips the neocon kooks so eloquently
Rush Limbaugh is Good today!
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:46 PM
Submitted By: RedDoug
When Does the West Say Enough to OPEC?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:30 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Is it just McCain?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:55 PM
Submitted By: Raznation
Or is anyone else proud of Hagee?
McCain Maverickiness Watch
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:22 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
he'll do whatever it takes for your vote

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New Software Experiments thread
Posted On: Nov 25, 2007, 21:19 PM
Submitted By: bp2go
Thread for experiments

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Fish Guts
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:55 PM
Submitted By: ponderosa
What to do with them?
Seafood Gumbo
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:53 PM
Submitted By: atvtuner
Easy, Delicious, Fast Gumbo
Bobby's Got a Recipe?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:40 PM
Submitted By: CajunHiker
did he wash his hands?
10 most useful ingredients?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 15:06 PM
Submitted By: Wild Child
For pre-mixing freezer bag meals?
Poisonous plants to eat
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 15:00 PM
Submitted By: Dicentra
Backcountry Libations
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 14:20 PM
Submitted By: ace_leroy
Dehydrating Baked Beans
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 12:38 PM
Submitted By: sarbar
And cooked/flavored beans in general.
Things you cant dehydrate
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 12:20 PM
Submitted By: Wild Child
or that have at least faile YOU.
Instant Guacamole
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 11:01 AM
Submitted By: Wild Child
Dehydrating 101
Salmon Alfredo
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 01:27 AM
Submitted By: sarbar
Trail Cooking On The Olympic Coast

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GA BMT Thru-Hike
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 00:46 AM
Submitted By: Monkey
Tired of Hiking alone...
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 22:56 PM
Submitted By: swissy
Anyone need a trip partner?
Baltimore Area?
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 22:34 PM
Submitted By: azaragroth66
Midwest/Isle Royale 5/25 - 5/30
Posted On: May 04, 2008, 02:35 AM
Submitted By: earlysarah
Greenstone Trail (West to East)
Any FL hikers?
Posted On: Apr 28, 2008, 14:21 PM
Submitted By: RevoRunner
Is there anyone in Little Rock
Posted On: Apr 25, 2008, 14:48 PM
Submitted By: snowsurfer1973
Looking for someone in Little Rock
hiking partners
Posted On: Apr 25, 2008, 14:03 PM
Submitted By: snowsurfer1973
Ozark Highlands Trail
Lancaster, PA hiking partner
Posted On: Apr 25, 2008, 13:06 PM
Submitted By: kablakes
looking for hiking buddy: Isle Royale early June
Posted On: Apr 23, 2008, 12:57 PM
Submitted By: CleBkPkr
Superior Hiking Trail in April
Posted On: Apr 21, 2008, 10:24 AM
Submitted By: Jas_IA
Looking for a hiking buddy!

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Made in the USA
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:38 PM
Submitted By: Bansko
JETBOIL USERS ATTENTION
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:29 PM
Submitted By: The Nature Boy
Backpacking with an SLR
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:21 PM
Submitted By: shpongle
what did everyone get at the big REI sale?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:47 PM
Submitted By: dso66
Socks!
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:33 PM
Submitted By: kyle2193
What do you wear?
Camp shoes
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:19 PM
Submitted By: MountainmanMatt
Cheap GPS
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:18 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Cat's Meow vs. Mtn. Hardware Switch
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:10 PM
Submitted By: Kia Kaha
Sleeping bag advice
Kayak help please
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:05 PM
Submitted By: Red Fender
Where do you pack your tent?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:28 PM
Submitted By: parkinson1963

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Survival Books
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:11 PM
Submitted By: Trailshadow
survival, skills
Into the Wild
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:27 PM
Submitted By: kyle2193
A Walk in the Woods
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:12 PM
Submitted By: uinta28
Bill Bryson
Tom Brown Jr.
Posted On: Apr 29, 2008, 01:03 AM
Submitted By: big_load
The Long Walk
Posted On: Apr 28, 2008, 08:11 AM
Submitted By: patagoniadave
any fans?
WWII Books Or CD's
Posted On: Apr 27, 2008, 22:21 PM
Submitted By: tomas
MP3 players in the woods
Posted On: Apr 24, 2008, 11:54 AM
Submitted By: RichardG
Practical Backpacking Podcast
Posted On: Apr 23, 2008, 07:09 AM
Submitted By: patagoniadave
America's First Podcast Totally Dedicate
The Last American Man
Posted On: Apr 23, 2008, 04:37 AM
Submitted By: Maconaghie
By Elizabeth Gilbert
A Walk Across America
Posted On: Apr 22, 2008, 13:50 PM
Submitted By: rangersven

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Favorite Sports Drink?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 14:29 PM
Submitted By: big_load
Or suggest your own!
Rest periods on long hike
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 05:09 AM
Submitted By: Geo.
Glucosamine/Chondroitin?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 04:22 AM
Submitted By: Acheron
Helping anybody?
Training for Summer 2009
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 17:37 PM
Submitted By: tjjjohnson
Mitigating knee pains
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 17:31 PM
Submitted By: tjjjohnson
Fitness Update: 5/5/08
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 11:34 AM
Submitted By: hikerchick395
Hypertension
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 11:28 AM
Submitted By: JohnAengus
and a little fatness
I went green yesterday!
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 02:21 AM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
Workout Playlist
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 19:45 PM
Submitted By: phoxtrot
musical motivation
Morton's Neuroma
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 19:49 PM
Submitted By: seasky

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Trekking Poles
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 14:33 PM
Submitted By: bobby c
Child Carrier for 6mos old
Posted On: May 03, 2008, 00:33 AM
Submitted By: rquezada
Youth kids pack
Posted On: Apr 30, 2008, 20:12 PM
Submitted By: TrailMouse
Anyone seen the new Osprey for kids?
Young Kids
Posted On: Apr 27, 2008, 08:27 AM
Submitted By: berralac
What do you do?
Childrens Poll
Posted On: Apr 24, 2008, 18:32 PM
Submitted By: hikingurl
what age are you children that are Backp
kids and tents
Posted On: Mar 30, 2008, 05:31 AM
Submitted By: HiddenPines
We got it!
Posted On: Mar 20, 2008, 11:11 AM
Submitted By: sarbar
Deuter pack
ideal weight limits for kids
Posted On: Mar 12, 2008, 11:00 AM
Submitted By: CajunHiker
Headlamps for kids
Posted On: Mar 10, 2008, 00:29 AM
Submitted By: robert@detour
Hiking boots or sneakers?
Posted On: Mar 08, 2008, 23:12 PM
Submitted By: calicommando

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If You Were Going To Start Over With a New Pad
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 18:25 PM
Submitted By: TDale
what would it be?
weighing gear
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 15:16 PM
Submitted By: GoBlueHiker
How?
Too much knowledge is a terrorable thing
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 11:20 AM
Submitted By: TrailMouse
Biggest, Bestest, Lightest coffee mug?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 01:21 AM
Submitted By: hikingodS
Picking my ultralite pack
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 00:26 AM
Submitted By: bobby c
Looking at GoLite but could be anything
trangia stoves
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 23:22 PM
Submitted By: Drake
who has one
RAINGEAR
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 17:13 PM
Submitted By: kyle2193
practicalbackpacking.com
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 23:46 PM
Submitted By: Nessmuk
White Box stove
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 17:11 PM
Submitted By: TreebeardIM
Cottage gear makers list
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 20:05 PM
Submitted By: SnowTiger

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Mountaineering movies?
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 17:42 PM
Submitted By: Firedancer
glacier schools
Posted On: May 02, 2008, 12:57 PM
Submitted By: MsDoolittle
some info
aconcagua
Posted On: Apr 07, 2008, 22:18 PM
Submitted By: fish4dinner
info needed
rock scrambles
Posted On: Mar 08, 2008, 09:01 AM
Submitted By: Alan Ellis
do you use a rope?
MT Rainier
Posted On: Mar 07, 2008, 12:59 PM
Submitted By: cgaphiker
Steamboat Prow
Poo Tubes
Posted On: Feb 27, 2008, 11:47 AM
Submitted By: bobby c
Mountaineering Books
Posted On: Jan 14, 2008, 12:43 PM
Submitted By: wwwest
NOT looking for how-to books.
F.S./2005 Hilleberg Nallo2 / 4 season / 2 person tent
Posted On: Dec 31, 2007, 08:41 AM
Submitted By: NCThiker
Everest:  Beyond the Limit? 2007.
Posted On: Dec 20, 2007, 14:44 PM
Submitted By: tomas
The youngest kid on K2
Posted On: Nov 15, 2007, 10:53 AM
Submitted By: KaiPL

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Underneath it all
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:21 PM
Submitted By: lilmountaingirl
What undergarments do you recommend?
Am I fitting pack right?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 14:50 PM
Submitted By: CajunHiker
I have a secret
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 00:16 AM
Submitted By: hikelover
map reading
Roll Call Update: The Ladies of the Woman's Forum
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 00:53 AM
Submitted By: hikingurl
Snow camping
Posted On: May 04, 2008, 23:38 PM
Submitted By: brownmouse
Hey girls. Do I have what it takes?
Hat suggestions?
Posted On: May 03, 2008, 17:55 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
Where to put the heavy stuff?
Posted On: May 02, 2008, 23:04 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
Where are all the ladies?
Posted On: May 02, 2008, 02:12 AM
Submitted By: brownmouse
No new topics
From a male friend
Posted On: May 01, 2008, 09:45 AM
Submitted By: bobby c
I think many of us can relate.
how to get my wife on the trail
Posted On: Apr 28, 2008, 12:37 PM
Submitted By: spindle

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Torres del Paine Current Info
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 15:04 PM
Submitted By: pudgy_groundhog
Hiking in Africa
Posted On: Apr 22, 2008, 22:07 PM
Submitted By: Bundu Basher
Looking to Share Ideas
Scotland Hiking
Posted On: Mar 11, 2008, 19:19 PM
Submitted By: KatieG
Some general questions
Tour du Mont Blanc
Posted On: Mar 06, 2008, 07:03 AM
Submitted By: Randonneur74440
Israel Backpacking?
Posted On: Feb 21, 2008, 11:15 AM
Submitted By: bobby c
Hiking in Bavaria/Germany
Posted On: Feb 17, 2008, 14:46 PM
Submitted By: Exduper
Ireland
Posted On: Feb 06, 2008, 09:41 AM
Submitted By: SnowTiger
Hot spots to avoid
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park - Ontario
Posted On: Jan 23, 2008, 12:05 PM
Submitted By: Wild Child
Banff 5-7 night trip
Posted On: Jan 10, 2008, 15:29 PM
Submitted By: Patsquach
UK Mountains
Posted On: Jan 06, 2008, 22:44 PM
Submitted By: crainsworth

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any ticks yet?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 13:19 PM
Submitted By: lumberzac
Standing Stone Trail TR- Blooms, views, and rocks
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 07:51 AM
Submitted By: MRHyker
PA's best kept secret
spindle and no_granola on the AT
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 23:07 PM
Submitted By: fifeplayer
Catch us if you can . . .
West Rim Trail
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 09:53 AM
Submitted By: hikingFF77
Late June early July?
WONRT/North River Gorge Overnighter - TR
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 21:06 PM
Submitted By: TreebeardIM
Where did all of the rain go?
Shenandoah bug outlook in mid-May
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 11:56 AM
Submitted By: PhDHiker
That time of year again!
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 11:15 AM
Submitted By: mountain_mike
Fungi fun
MAYP Drunk=ferstaval #4
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 01:20 AM
Submitted By: Mapleleaf
Where's it going to be ?
Another Pa Backpacking question
Posted On: Apr 29, 2008, 09:56 AM
Submitted By: jmitch
John P. Saylor Trail?
hiking couple die from fall
Posted On: Apr 26, 2008, 20:06 PM
Submitted By: chiciemickie

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HJ's Shawnee Pics
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:16 PM
Submitted By: jjo
some cool water spots in IL
Midwest Mtns.
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:12 PM
Submitted By: jjo
Sort of
May 24-Jun 2 '08 Mi Bush Rats Backpack Expedition
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 08:52 AM
Submitted By: LandNavMan
Canada--Lake Superior Provincial Park
Beginner trails
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 07:09 AM
Submitted By: lukee1982
preferably in Michigan
Mystery Novel Set On Isle Royale...
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 11:40 AM
Submitted By: Sgerbs
(Review In Detroit Free Press)
Morels
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 07:11 AM
Submitted By: Bushbird
How's everybody doing?
Gunflint Trail Hiking
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 08:41 AM
Submitted By: Scott in MN
Hiking
Wisconsin River
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 12:06 PM
Submitted By: Tray013
General questions
"Get Out More" in Mich.
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 11:02 AM
Submitted By: Wheelz
Jay's in Clare
Greenleaf Lake and Trails
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 09:43 AM
Submitted By: ChasWill
anyone been to Greenleaf?

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Pecos Wilderness
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:12 PM
Submitted By: Lostbear
Thoughts & Suggestions
Backpacking Near Vegas
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 16:32 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Mailing stove to Yosemite
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 13:28 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Can I?
Roads close to opening in the E Sierra
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 10:26 AM
Submitted By: hikerchick395
A few questions about my October trip to Yosemite
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 22:42 PM
Submitted By: Goretex Cowboy
overnighter in NM
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 22:33 PM
Submitted By: NewMexicoOutdoorAdventures
white mountains, cloudcroft
Coast of California/Oregon/Washington
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 22:24 PM
Submitted By: Drake
looking for Camping/Hiking in cali need help
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 20:06 PM
Submitted By: wbtravis5152
Yosemite info for a flatlander!
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 12:05 PM
Submitted By: hikerchick395
Bandelier backpack
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 22:01 PM
Submitted By: bun cha
suggestions?

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The Southern Outing 08'
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 19:03 PM
Submitted By: cgaphiker
aka, finally camping with Cajun.
Y'all! I did a hard one
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:50 PM
Submitted By: magicmomma
yes, she tried to kill herself agin
this weekend smokies hike?
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:35 PM
Submitted By: kevinumberger
anyone up?
Looking for a loop trail around my area.
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 12:24 PM
Submitted By: cboggs
for a weekend backpack trip.
Trip Report Abrams Area
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 09:07 AM
Submitted By: magicmomma
Rabbit Creek, Hannah Mtn, Little Bottoms
Day Hike to Charlies Bunion
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 21:32 PM
Submitted By: Trail_Hound
Trip Report
Dismals Canyon with the Scouts
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 20:34 PM
Submitted By: gunslinger
A trip report, of sorts
Hey Kevin!
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 14:36 PM
Submitted By: kevinumberger
Heartland series
Elk River Canoe TR
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 20:51 PM
Submitted By: bionicearhiker
2-Day Backcountry - SW N. Car./TN?
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 20:06 PM
Submitted By: Trail_Hound

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Colorado in May
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:28 PM
Submitted By: rabbitrack
No Snowshoeing!
4 Day Hike Out of Denver
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 17:24 PM
Submitted By: double cabin
4 Day Hike Out of Denver
Camping close to RMNP
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 11:37 AM
Submitted By: Lamebeaver
Down jacket for Weminuche in Aug?
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 11:26 AM
Submitted By: Dan in Tyler
Angel Peak/Angle Pass
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 10:43 AM
Submitted By: offtrail
Wind River Question
Wind River backpacking
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 04:36 AM
Submitted By: Sjeepboy
What month can I start
Alternatives to GNP near Bozeman/Butte?
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 00:24 AM
Submitted By: hikerjer
GNP BC contingency
GTNP & Yellowstone in August
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 23:44 PM
Submitted By: double cabin
Need Help on planning a trip
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 17:38 PM
Submitted By: Outamatches
Wind River Through Hike
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 17:12 PM
Submitted By: dorf
Heading to the Winds in August

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Dayhikes in Mt Rainier
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 13:51 PM
Submitted By: sarbar
Anyone been to Olympic Recently?
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 21:09 PM
Submitted By: tbadmb
Hiking areas in Alaska and bear containers
Posted On: May 07, 2008, 02:16 AM
Submitted By: Walkinman
scenic w/ wildlife and no fly-in
Alaska Cruise-hiking suggestions.
Posted On: May 06, 2008, 08:25 AM
Submitted By: TJShiker
*BEST* hikes in Alaska
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 14:46 PM
Submitted By: Ketoka
for Carl, Greg, Cat, everyone
Talkeetna Mountains
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 13:45 PM
Submitted By: Hiker
hiking Talkeetna Mountains
New Alaska Guide Book - Wrangell-St. Elias
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 13:37 PM
Submitted By: AK_trekker
Dayhike the Wonderland Trail
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 13:25 PM
Submitted By: GoBlueHiker
Possible or crazy?
East Fork Quinault
Posted On: May 02, 2008, 22:47 PM
Submitted By: foggy
memorial day weekend
McNeil River Falls
Posted On: Apr 25, 2008, 16:57 PM
Submitted By: Walkinman
Bear Viewing

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Black Flies
Posted On: May 09, 2008, 11:18 AM
Submitted By: lumberzac
a little info
"views from the top"
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 21:35 PM
Submitted By: ShawBone
does anyone post there?
Conditions in the 'dacks?
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 14:13 PM
Submitted By: spindle
High Peaks Region
Romantic coastal camping
Posted On: May 08, 2008, 09:35 AM
Submitted By: patagoniadave
Any good spots?
Dave's official open invitation thread.
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 07:30 AM
Submitted By: patagoniadave
Come one come all.
Black flies: status?
Posted On: May 05, 2008, 07:20 AM
Submitted By: patagoniadave
N. Maine/NH camp ideas?
Posted On: May 03, 2008, 13:48 PM
Submitted By: LLBeanHiker
Connecticut section of the AT
Posted On: Apr 21, 2008, 15:42 PM
Submitted By: Fox
Trip invite
Camp Site in Western MA
Posted On: Apr 21, 2008, 08:26 AM
Submitted By: dude608
Any thoughts where I should start lookin
Looking for a NY trip
Posted On: Apr 18, 2008, 09:27 AM
Submitted By: lumberzac

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The Political Arena
Save or Exploit?
Posted On: May 09, 2008
Submitted By: TDale
Trailhead Register
Washing clothes
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