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| Hiking | 7/6/2009 | Mike |
Q: Hey, Mike. About 5 or 10 years ago I read an article about 5 different mountain hikes in Alaska. ...
A: You've probably tried what I tried, and that was to search for varieties on "five hikes Alaska ...
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| Camping Tent: Confusion | 6/30/2009 | Matt Wertman |
Q: I am a first time camper and after some reading, I decided to spend around $200 for my first tent ...
A: I'd say you're fine no matter what. Dome tent's are great cause hey stand alone. If this isn't ...
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| Camping Tent: Confusion | 6/30/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I am a first time camper and after some reading, I decided to spend around $200 for my first tent ...
A: Both tents are good tents. You can't go wrong with either. I own a Kelty Trail Dome, which I like a ...
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| Camping Tents | 6/29/2009 | Tom Newman |
Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
A: I think that the tents are pretty much the same, I am sure that you will find some advantages with ...
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| Camping Tents | 6/27/2009 | Tom Newman |
Q: I am going for my first ever camping trip next weekend to Shenandoah Valley, VA and am a bit ...
A: 1) What tent size I should purchase. BTW, I and my wife are both 6 foot tall :). I see 4 sleeper and ...
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| Backpacking Locations | 6/25/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I am a beginning backpacker. I recently got back from my first big backpacking experience in Zion ...
A: Jason, Have you considered the Appalachian Trail? You have multiple entry and exit points, so you ...
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| camp sites | 6/20/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: Is there a certain terminology to distingish if a backpacking trail allows hikers to set up camp ...
A: The term you are looking for is "dispersed" camping. It means you can camp anywhere so long as you ...
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| Camping in NYC area | 6/18/2009 | Roy Wallen |
Q: I am from NYC and would like to organize a camping trip for 8-10 friends for July 4th Weekend. We ...
A: Having never lived in New York City and not having much experience camping in areas accessible to ...
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| Camping with a pop-up camper | 6/16/2009 | Chris Johnson |
Q: As a "first-time" camper, I'm curious as to what I need to bring for "basic" items when camping in a ...
A: Just take the bare minimum you can. You'll then spend more time enjoying your holiday and less time ...
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| Backing | 6/14/2009 | Mike |
Q: Hey! My brother and I are celebrating our last summer before we graduate college and really want ...
A: Some favorite trails of mine from around Portland. I'm not sure when you might be coming. If it's ...
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| camping and backcountry camping in Rockies and Hoh Nat'l Rainforest | 6/7/2009 | Mike |
Q: and thank you so much for this site. It's been a nightmare trying to find some answers. I'm ...
A: My familiarity with the areas you're going to is limited but I'll be happy to share what I know. ...
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| hiking with kids | 6/3/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: We have 9 year old and 2 5.5 year olds and are looking for places to hike. Can you recommend some ...
A: I think that I need to repeat my recommendation from my earlier answer: Try a couple of day hikes ...
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| How to keep stuff dry. | 6/2/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I realize that this isn't exactley your area of expertise, but the canoeing section had 'no ...
A: Well, I don't know how much cheaper than $25 I can get, but you could buy a cheap tarp ($10) and tie ...
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| Canoes and kayaks | 5/29/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: My friend and I grew up in scouting and take yearly backpacking trips. Since we're both located in ...
A: , I'm no canoe expert, and I've only been canoeing a few times in my life, and never on a ...
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| Harriman Park car camping/backpacking | 5/28/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: So I read through all the questions and answers about camping and hiking in Harriman that you've ...
A: You're right -- it isn't very far, and it isn't particularly interesting. When you cross Gate Hill ...
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| Havasu Falls | 5/28/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I am planning a trip to Havasu Falls {when ever} with in this year. What are the necessary ...
A: Supai is, in my opinion, the ultimate Grand Canyon backpacking destination. You'll need good hiking ...
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| cooking gear | 5/21/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I received the griddle described below as a gift. I want to know if I can use it camping on our ...
A: I contacted Nordicware, and here is their reply: "It's okay to use the reversible grill/griddle on ...
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| Musty smelling Gore-tex | 5/20/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: I just opened a bag of gear that was put away damp.I have added vinegar to the wash cycle for this ...
A: Any time you're washing coated or laminated fabrics, you should follow the manufacturer's ...
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| Where to camp in CA with no difficulty? | 5/16/2009 | Mike |
Q: I am going to California this weekend. Is there anywhere within 3 hours of LA that I can hike n set ...
A: I'm not terribly familiar with the west side of the Sierras. I was in Yosemite many years ago but ...
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| Extended trips | 5/15/2009 | Mike |
Q: Hey Mike, I've had this idea of an extended camping trip for quite a while now and I'm finally ...
A: The longest I've stayed out was 9 or 10 nights and I was carrying all my food, not hunting or ...
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| hiking with kids | 5/7/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: We have 9 year old and 2 5.5 year olds and are looking for places to hike. Can you recommend some ...
A: I'm going to recommend Option 1 as more fitting to your level of experience. Once you've done a few ...
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| hike for kids in Southern New England | 5/6/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: We have 4 children, ages 11, 7, 5, and 15 months, and we live near Boston, MA. I would love to do a ...
A: Your talking about Mt. Monadnock in southern NH, correct? I have never hiked there, but I found ...
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| day hike with 4 kids in southern New England | 5/5/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: We have 4 children, ages 11, 7, 5, and 15 months, and we live near Boston, MA. I would love to do a ...
A: What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day, with a hike with your kids! Sounds perfect to me. ...
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| hiking with kids | 5/4/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: We have 9 year old and 2 5.5 year olds and are looking for places to hike. Can you recommend some ...
A: OK, I still need a few more details: 1. Will it be just you and the kids, or will there be two ...
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| camping/backpacking | 4/21/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: me and 3 of my friends are trying to going backpacking for a weekend in jersey but nothing like camp ...
A: The Delaware Water Gap area is good -- just make sure that you follow the rules. There's a ...
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| biodegradable stuff/prices? | 4/14/2009 | Tom Newman |
Q: I work for a Youth Conservation Corp in the summers..and I am gonna be working in a state park this ...
A: Even biodegradable soap can eventually pollute lakes and streams if it is not used sparingly so you ...
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| ny hikes with children | 4/12/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: my husband and I would like to take our kids (6 of them ages 4-14)on a hike for a couple of hours ...
A: In that case, go ahead and try the hike up Bear Mountain from the Inn -- that's about the equivalent ...
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| First time hiker | 4/8/2009 | Mike |
Q: I am a beginning hiker. I have only hiked a few trails in Missouri. The trails are labeled as ...
A: I'm afraid I don't have a good specific response to part of your question. I've been to Zion 3 or 4 ...
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| Harriman Overnight Camping | 4/7/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: I'm wondering if you have a any suggestiongs for a overnighter in Harriman. I was looking for a ...
A: Strictly speaking, camping and fires are permitted only at shelters, none of which are near ...
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| New hiker/camper | 4/7/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: I'm new to hiking/camping and me and my friends want to go on a week camping trip on and island ...
A: Your food requirements will depend on how active you plan on being during the trip. An average, ...
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| Backpacking Location | 4/4/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: What is the best place to go backpacking on the Blue Ridge Parkway or nearby? I am going with a ...
A: Head to mile marker 314 in North Carolina where you can turn onto US 221, which leads to Linville ...
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| ny hikes with children | 4/2/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: my husband and I would like to take our kids (6 of them ages 4-14)on a hike for a couple of hours ...
A: On both hikes, the mileages are round trip, returning along pretty much the route that you took ...
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| Multi-day backpacking trip through Harriman | 4/2/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: First, thanks for all your great advice. I'm organizing a two-night backpacking trip for a small ...
A: Just some spelling corrections... Here are a couple of routes to consider: 1. Start at Montebello ...
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| Multi-day backpacking trip through Harriman | 4/1/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: First, thanks for all your great advice. I'm organizing a two-night backpacking trip for a small ...
A: How many miles do you want to hike on each day? And how rugged do want to make it? I need to know ...
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| ny hikes with children | 4/1/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: my husband and I would like to take our kids (6 of them ages 4-14)on a hike for a couple of hours ...
A: I'm basing my answer on the size and age range of the group. There are some relatively gentle ...
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| Follow-up Backpacks with wheels? | 3/24/2009 | Mike |
Q: My wife can no longer carry a backpack, but can hike. Are there backpacks on wheel(s) that could be ...
A: If your son is able to carry a pack you might need only one llama or goat. I don't know what ...
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| Backpacks with wheels? | 3/24/2009 | Mike |
Q: My wife can no longer carry a backpack, but can hike. Are there backpacks on wheel(s) that could be ...
A: At one time, perhaps 10-15 years ago a couple of companies produced backpacks with large wheels ...
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| Backpacks on wheels | 3/24/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: My wife can no longer carry a backpack, but can hike. Are there backpacks on wheel(s) that could be ...
A: Backpack on wheels? I doubt it very much. I too can no longer carry a backpack, consequently I gave ...
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| solo new hiker | 3/16/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: in the past I've gone to a few hikes at Harriman, but always with friends. I'd like to be able to do ...
A: The principle thing is to make sure that you're prepared for anything that might go wrong. So: 1. ...
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| Best shelter with a view in Harriman | 3/15/2009 | Whitestag |
Q: I was wondering what you would consider the best shelters with great views on or very near by? I ...
A: Very few shelters have views. I'd say the best view is from the West Mountain shelter on the ...
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