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by ccourt326
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Some route questions
Replies: 8
Views: 4087

Re: Some route questions

Hi J Fish- I will defer to Raf and T on the geography. Please excuse if this sounds bad, but I speak from experience. More than once, I've had wonderful people tell me, in the cold rain and thru clenched teeth, that "everything was alright." Your post leaves me wondering whether (1) she's ...
by ccourt326
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: Drinking water
Replies: 3
Views: 6165

Drinking water

I have a MSR water works filter. Is that all I need to do to get drinking water (free of giardia, tapeworm, etc) from the inland lakes?
Will be there May 27- June 3.

Thanks in advance,

Tim
by ccourt326
Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: trekking poles, rain gear for May-June trip
Replies: 6
Views: 4209

Re: trekking poles, rain gear for May-June trip

Thanks, all, for the great advice-

Tim
by ccourt326
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: trekking poles, rain gear for May-June trip
Replies: 6
Views: 4209

trekking poles, rain gear for May-June trip

Trekking poles- Are they helpful or a waste of good energy? Rain gear? The old fashioned poncho is clumsy and does not usually cover the legs. However, if you go with a pack cover, pants, rain coat and maybe a hat, you've added 4 items and a few lbs to your pack. What's the recommendation? Thanks in...