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True or False
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I bought a gun
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Six Franklins
Solo Traveling to Yellowstone-Need Hiking Group
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Yellowstone National Park
It's hard to believe
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Happy Birthday little man
Why such simple questions?
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Just do what comes naturally!
Urban Campsites
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Homeless backpacking?
New random photo thread.
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Keep 'em at an acceptable size.
Kids in the backcountry
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exceptional parents

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New to the forum
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Great Gulf Wilderness
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White Mountains, NH
TR: Kalalau Trail, Kauai,  Part 3
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What it's like to be Adam and Eve
New Zealand's South Island
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Submitted By: tomas
Great hiking and awesome wildlife
Tampa 2    Part 2
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Paddling the Everglades 2013
Amazing Experience to K2 Gondogoro la, Trango Towe
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trekking experience in Pakistan
Pictures from Roger
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Snow and ice at Hocking Hills, Ohio
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Trip Report (1/27/13)
Trip Report: Rocky Mountain NP Snowshoe
Posted On: Jan 21, 2013, 16:00 PM
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My wife's first deep-winter camping trip
Snowy Saturday on Mt. Hale
Posted On: Jan 18, 2013, 09:06 AM
Submitted By: Winds
White Mountains, NH

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Getting Rid of the Death Penalty
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 23:27 PM
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A Step in the Right Direction!
A few recent examples of why the GOP might
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 23:17 PM
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have a hard time attracting blacks
Depth New York Will Go To Implement Dictatorship
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Here come the jack boots!
A Yoko Ono Tweet
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Watching the "Feinstein Shuffle"
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Spewing & puking  her garbage as usual
The Real Trend in Gun Ownership
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Ghassan Hitto and the Muslim Brotherhood
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American Education System Going Down the Drain
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Syria has seen this movie before
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Absolute Insanity Now The Norm
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Thanks Adam Lanza and your mom too!

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How do you add a photo to a post
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How to do an avatar right!
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Submitted By: city2outdoors
Making a bullet-point list...
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Rice
Posted On: Mar 19, 2013, 23:27 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
How do you cook it?
Nutella bad for you
Posted On: Mar 15, 2013, 06:47 AM
Submitted By: spindle
Pancakes in the backcountry
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 10:29 AM
Submitted By: sarbar
Well, Since Y'all Asked So Nicely...
Posted On: Mar 07, 2013, 11:24 AM
Submitted By: OldGuyWalkin
Instant Ground Beef Gravel Meat Pies.
Vacuum-bagged pre-coooked frozen food?
Posted On: Mar 07, 2013, 11:20 AM
Submitted By: waterdog
Ever tried this?
New Dehydrator
Posted On: Mar 07, 2013, 11:03 AM
Submitted By: OldGuyWalkin
Tips and tricks?
Recipes and Cooking Ideas for the Jetboil System
Posted On: Feb 25, 2013, 00:25 AM
Submitted By: TJCeeJay
Trader Joes What's good to get from there?
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Submitted By: sarbar
Hot Cocoa
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Submitted By: DonnaWalken
Need recepie, please
favorite dinners?
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Submitted By: desert dweller

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find hiking partner
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eastern Pennsylvania hikers
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1-2 weeks, West of the Rockies
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John Muir Trail 2013
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Submitted By: Susan
Hiking Partner
Whitney Training for 2013
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Submitted By: SniperShrew
So-Cal Hiking Partner
Colorado Trail Thru Hike
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WV/VA/MD Hiking Partner
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WV/VA/MD Hiking Partner Needed
Central Florida Hiking Partners
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Yosemite october 23rd-28th
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I'm new to the Bay area! Backpack with me!
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Submitted By: aussieboy
From SF to Yosemite/Sequoia/etc!

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Alternative stove to alcohol stoves
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 21:33 PM
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Osprey Aether or REI Crestrail 70 Pack
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Submitted By: tarpon6
Need help please
How do you wear your rain jacket?
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 17:20 PM
Submitted By: OverUnder
Alps Mountaineering tents
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 14:01 PM
Submitted By: TrailTramper
tents
Packs for big folks.
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Submitted By: Jeffreyhughes
My gear so far
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REI 20% off coupon
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Osprey Backpack Help
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Submitted By: BradMT
Aether vs Xenith?
REI Dividends are available
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Submitted By: reubenstump
One Person Tent suggestions?
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Finding Farley
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Trekkerman
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Book reactions
A Blistered Kind of Love (One Couples Trial by Tra
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by Angela & Duffy Ballard
What makes a good trail memoir
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Writing
Arctic Crossing: One Man’s 2000 Mile Odyssey Among
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Submitted By: mtngrl
by Jonathan Waterman
I Hike
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Mostly True stories from 10,000 Miles of
The Light in High Places...
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Just finished 'The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide'
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Submitted By: hikerjer
By Andrew Skurka
Lost in the Wild
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Danger and Survival in the North
5 Favorites
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Quit the Smoking
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Obesity Experts?
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Submitted By: Riley125
healthy alternatives to energy bars
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Submitted By: Riley125
Life Insurance
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Who has it.
2013 Fitness Updates
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Submitted By: LostSheep
New Year / New Goals
Backpacking for the Disabled
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Athlete's foot
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Knee Replacement
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Anybody?
Foam rollers
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Anyone use them?
PSA - Things you've learned/seen working out
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backpack Capacity and Sizes – Where Do I Start?
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 12:33 PM
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wagpual backpack
picky eater experiment
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Submitted By: waterdog
Changing diapers on the trail?
Posted On: Jan 30, 2013, 10:57 AM
Submitted By: sarbar
kids size 13 Keen hiking shoe
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Submitted By: GottaGamble
just pay shipping
Hiking with my 7/8yr old
Posted On: Dec 29, 2012, 16:01 PM
Submitted By: wwwest
Hiking with Kids
Re-designing a family hiking backpack
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Submitted By: peeb
please post your ideas and thoughts
Where are you headed with the kids?
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Engaging the SO
Posted On: Jul 19, 2012, 14:39 PM
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Advice please?
Suggestions for camping with an infant
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need a new backpack
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Submitted By: 13blackcats
carrying for the family

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7 or 8 Pound loss
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Submitted By: Senk420
Gear List
Going shelterless
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Submitted By: GoBlueHiker
REI Flash 18 - for overnighter?
Posted On: Dec 28, 2012, 06:58 AM
Submitted By: TrailTromper
Make an overnight setup that fits in 18L
New gear ideas
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3 Day Winter Pack List?
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What should I bring and how to layer?
Critique My Pack List
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Best Light-Weight Sleeping Bag
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Ultra light and CHEAP wind blocker
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Gear suggestion
Poncho as shelter
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Ultralight P&S digital camera?
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Just another guided Rainier climb
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A legend in my own mind
Rough year on Everest
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Lightning at High Elevations
Posted On: Jun 27, 2012, 06:15 AM
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Learning to Climb Water Ice
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with Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School
EMS Mountaineering Course
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Good? Bad?
Pee bottle?
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Mountaineering Classes
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Which One to Take
Ready to Start Mountaineering
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Need a gear list
Just starting
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learning
Crampon advice
Posted On: Mar 27, 2011, 21:05 PM
Submitted By: SPeacock
heel strap or heel lever lockdown?

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Where have all the women gone?
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Submitted By: redfox1939
no activity in this forum
Second trimester backpacking?
Posted On: Mar 17, 2013, 21:38 PM
Submitted By: tarol
trying to keep it safe
Nevada Barr books up for grabs :)
Posted On: Feb 27, 2013, 19:11 PM
Submitted By: VAN
Childbirth
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Submitted By: tarol
Bra advice?
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Solutions
Plus size winter gear
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Bar advice
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Never under estimate the power of this forum
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Submitted By: Hyking1
Finding new friendships
Belly Button Piercings
Posted On: Oct 13, 2012, 13:13 PM
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because I didn't think this one through
Women's backpacking equipment isn't "women" enough
Posted On: Jul 09, 2012, 23:17 PM
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extreme hip to waist ratio

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Camino de Santiago
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Submitted By: Rics
European Masses on Foot
Torres Del Paine
Posted On: Mar 09, 2013, 12:47 PM
Submitted By: Rics
Gear (Clothing
The Pennine Way, England
Posted On: Oct 30, 2012, 22:36 PM
Submitted By: Rics
Winter through hike
Nicaragua
Posted On: Oct 25, 2012, 14:18 PM
Submitted By: Mudinyeri
Anyone backpacked there?
Best time to visit Banff?
Posted On: Jul 30, 2012, 12:54 PM
Submitted By: canadianrockiesgirl
Singapore Hiking?
Posted On: Apr 26, 2012, 22:54 PM
Submitted By: Rics
Where to hike around Singapore?
Banff Area - July 2012
Posted On: Apr 04, 2012, 10:22 AM
Submitted By: pplf2001
Anyone?
Churchill
Posted On: Nov 01, 2011, 14:52 PM
Submitted By: BCPete1
Polar Bears
Reputable International Backpacking Guides?
Posted On: Sep 21, 2011, 06:13 AM
Submitted By: JohanBergman
in Europe or South America
West Coast Trail
Posted On: Aug 22, 2011, 22:46 PM
Submitted By: RebeccaD
trip report

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West Virginia Hiking Guide Coming Soon
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 22:40 PM
Submitted By: no_granola
the AT thru Shenendoah?
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 21:40 PM
Submitted By: no_granola
Some brief and belated TRs
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 21:45 PM
Submitted By: AegisIII
Dolly sods
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 08:27 AM
Submitted By: vdeal
What are the roads looking like?
Blockhouse Point
Posted On: Mar 17, 2013, 22:31 PM
Submitted By: AegisIII
2014 Allegheny 100
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 18:28 PM
Submitted By: partly cloudy
It started out as a good hike
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 16:08 PM
Submitted By: Jelff
Sleepy Creek
TR: Laurel Highlands Trail, southwest PA (2/23/13)
Posted On: Mar 12, 2013, 08:44 AM
Submitted By: JOHN/OHIO
Training hike
Susquehannock Trail Cross-Connectors
Posted On: Feb 28, 2013, 15:18 PM
Submitted By: mankind117
Weekend loops galore
Old Loggers Path Threatened by Drilling
Posted On: Feb 27, 2013, 10:28 AM
Submitted By: spindle
Please help

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Looking for true wilderness camping
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Submitted By: gimp
Backpacking and wilderness camping
High Country Pathway
Posted On: Mar 19, 2013, 18:27 PM
Submitted By: LandNavMan
GPS
Backpacking clothing
Posted On: Mar 18, 2013, 16:22 PM
Submitted By: WiscoHiker
Help pick out appropriate clothing
Short overnight in the Black Hills
Posted On: Mar 12, 2013, 10:26 AM
Submitted By: mocamper1
Need a short overnight with a 5 year old
Isle Royale from Grand Portage
Posted On: Mar 08, 2013, 23:48 PM
Submitted By: Indianabob
Voyager Reservations
The Wisconsin Mining Bill
Posted On: Mar 04, 2013, 00:12 AM
Submitted By: star
Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma
Posted On: Feb 28, 2013, 16:06 PM
Submitted By: johnmuir
Quiet Sports Symposium at Indy Boat, Sport, Travel
Posted On: Feb 26, 2013, 20:18 PM
Submitted By: wildlifenate
show.  anyone go?
Hikers die on  the Ozark Trail
Posted On: Feb 26, 2013, 08:41 AM
Submitted By: Liling
Michigan campsite coordinates
Posted On: Feb 24, 2013, 21:39 PM
Submitted By: QCHIKER

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Winter Backpacking Yosemite
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 17:45 PM
Submitted By: FLATCATGEAR
Gila Wilderness
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 00:59 AM
Submitted By: Reminiscence
Come on down
Guadalupe peak and Wheeler
Posted On: Mar 18, 2013, 23:37 PM
Submitted By: skinewmexico
Hiking both peaks in 3 day
Camping near Yosemite
Posted On: Mar 18, 2013, 11:40 AM
Submitted By: tarol
Faxed my app in for August 4
Posted On: Mar 17, 2013, 22:31 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Any Must See Side trails on the JMT?
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 11:41 AM
Submitted By: burntfoot
Guns or no: Are you 'packing' when backpacking?
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 10:15 AM
Submitted By: RaymondMillbrae
NOT a discussion on gun rights
Free Outdoor/Hiking maps
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 16:24 PM
Submitted By: Jelff
JMT questions
Posted On: Mar 12, 2013, 19:27 PM
Submitted By: GoWest
Planning thru-hike, pondering logistics
Yosemite/Sierra weather?
Posted On: Mar 12, 2013, 19:21 PM
Submitted By: High_Sierra_Fan
Trip planned week after next

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Fiery Gizzard/Dog Hole loop
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 22:42 PM
Submitted By: ashepabst
and Foster Falls
New permit system in the Smokies
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 21:01 PM
Submitted By: magicmomma
Gee Creek Wilderness Update
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 16:04 PM
Submitted By: magicmomma
Upcoming Smokey Mountain National Park Hike
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 17:05 PM
Submitted By: Musher
Mt. Guyot to Clingman's Dome
Saturday Off Trail
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 15:05 PM
Submitted By: magicmomma
Fall Creek Falls SP
Posted On: Mar 19, 2013, 13:51 PM
Submitted By: HikerDude73
Waterfalls...
BSF JMT missing link Map
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 09:38 AM
Submitted By: wornoutboots
I just stumbled upon this map
Short notice 2-3 day trip
Posted On: Mar 13, 2013, 14:09 PM
Submitted By: Upstream
North GA, NC, TN
Beech Bottom to Jacks River Falls
Posted On: Mar 11, 2013, 08:37 AM
Submitted By: gunslinger
Backcountry Camping
HOTB 2013
Posted On: Mar 10, 2013, 12:06 PM
Submitted By: reubenstump

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Uncompaghre National Forest/Wilderness
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 20:35 PM
Submitted By: dnoll
Trip Help
Yellowstone in Sept
Posted On: Mar 21, 2013, 00:56 AM
Submitted By: hikerjer
Thoughts on Plan
ID's River of No Return
Posted On: Mar 19, 2013, 15:45 PM
Submitted By: UTJetdog
Great Video
Lost Creek Wilderness
Posted On: Mar 18, 2013, 22:29 PM
Submitted By: CubsFan
Backpacking in Utah?
Posted On: Mar 18, 2013, 00:46 AM
Submitted By: RobinHood
Suggestions
Sorry Guys...More Glacier
Posted On: Mar 17, 2013, 21:51 PM
Submitted By: hikerjer
Best Routes
Maroon bells vs Rocky Mountain National park
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 22:40 PM
Submitted By: NCThiker
5 days. Which would you pick?
Thoughts on living in CO Springs
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 20:20 PM
Submitted By: double cabin
Fall Creek in Absarokas
Posted On: Mar 16, 2013, 09:39 AM
Submitted By: Theophilus
Trp advice
Hike (roughly) perimeter of Yellowstone and Teton?
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 12:05 PM
Submitted By: ThomasOord
Trail help needed

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Need PNW hike ideas
Posted On: Jan 08, 2013, 19:19 PM
Submitted By: TehipiteTom
Destination advice
Fire - Mt Adams
Posted On: Sep 22, 2012, 01:58 AM
Submitted By: dayhiker9
And other PNW fires.
need trail recommendations
Posted On: Aug 01, 2012, 14:51 PM
Submitted By: cweston
mt. baker national forest, washington
Rainier Suggetions
Posted On: Jul 30, 2012, 16:33 PM
Submitted By: Idaho Bob
Eagle Cap
Posted On: Jul 08, 2012, 00:27 AM
Submitted By: AndyPandy
Denali NP
Posted On: Jun 18, 2012, 15:49 PM
Submitted By: Ketoka
I've been away, way too long!
Posted On: Jun 18, 2012, 11:15 AM
Submitted By: Dennis The Menace
Gimme some NW sight-seeing tips!
Third Beach to Hoh River Trail (South Coast Trail
Posted On: Jun 14, 2012, 00:52 AM
Submitted By: 5480
Wrangell-St. Elias NP Hiking
Posted On: May 20, 2012, 03:50 AM
Submitted By: Brandon
What to hike
PCT
Posted On: May 17, 2012, 15:44 PM
Submitted By: highlandcruiser
Olallie Lake

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March Gladness
Posted On: Mar 20, 2013, 16:53 PM
Submitted By: wcolucci
Who got out in the NE this Week?
Posted On: Mar 14, 2013, 13:05 PM
Submitted By: vinovampire
December 2012
Bourne Pond Trail, VT
Posted On: Mar 13, 2013, 06:38 AM
Submitted By: DerekLawler
condition
What's the temp rating
Posted On: Mar 07, 2013, 11:48 AM
Submitted By: vinovampire
on your cold weather bag
Small Lakeside Cabins for Large Group
Posted On: Mar 05, 2013, 16:31 PM
Submitted By: northshorehc
TR: Tuxedo to Dutch Doctor and back, more or lessT
Posted On: Mar 04, 2013, 15:45 PM
Submitted By: bigsilk
Anyone done the Five Peak Loop
Posted On: Mar 01, 2013, 15:18 PM
Submitted By: WalksWithBlackflies
in the Adirondacks?
Appalachian Trail
Posted On: Feb 23, 2013, 22:59 PM
Submitted By: Montanalonewolf
Looking for best route
waterfall in Harriman
Posted On: Feb 22, 2013, 13:04 PM
Submitted By: bigsilk
Raccoon Brook Hills trail
Harriman
Posted On: Feb 22, 2013, 12:59 PM
Submitted By: bigsilk
most challenging trail?

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