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by duane1966
Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Beginner trip for 12 and 9 year old boys
Replies: 14
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Re: Beginner trip for 12 and 9 year old boys

For sleeping pads I would recommend the Klymit V. If you go on EBay they have refurbished ones in the $35 price range with full warranty.They weigh only 18oz or so. As far as distance for the kids I would say let the determine the distance. My current 13 year old was doing 15 mile days with a 15 pou...
by duane1966
Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: LeConte Lodge
Replies: 5
Views: 4250

Re: LeConte Lodge

There is an AT like shelter right at the top of Mt LeConte about 1/2 mile from the lodge. It costs $4 per night to stay. You have to carry your own sleeping gear and food but can use water from the lodge. If your on a budget or the lodge is booked give it a try.
by duane1966
Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2020 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 17
Views: 9595

Re: 2020 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name:Duane + Erica + 3 boys ages 7,13,15 Email: (at)PM Hometown:Irwin,OH Arrival Date:May 29th Departure Date:June 6th Coming From/Via:Houghton,MI via Ranger III Itinerary:RH-TM-DF-MB-CH Notes/Other:Itinerary is flexible depending on weather and how well our 7 year old does.Might try to get to West ...