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| backpacking | 11/10/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I want to take my 16 year old daughter backpacking, we have both done extensive hiking, camping and ...
A: I have never been to Isle Royale, although I've given some serious thought to going there. The key ...
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| Camping along the GR's in France | 11/5/2009 | Chris Johnson |
Q: I will soon be traveling along the GR 9 in the Aix-En-Provence. I was wondering about camping off ...
A: I'd recommend against this because, as far as I remember, its against the rules of the National park ...
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| Secluded Camping | 10/19/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking for a secluded, wilderness-y place to tent camp within a few hours from either ...
A: Here is what you need to understand about any backpacking experience that's within a coupe of hours ...
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| Secluded Camping | 10/18/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking for a secluded, wilderness-y place to tent camp within a few hours from either ...
A: I need some clarification on your question. When you say "tent camp", do you mean someplace that ...
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| camping in Grand Canyon in octobe | 10/17/2009 | Mike |
Q: I am planning a holiday to Grand Canyon next week. Isnīt it too cold there now in October to sleep ...
A: You're asking a person who lives in Oregon and sleeps in a tent pretty much year round, including ...
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| Boots with good traction | 10/15/2009 | Mike |
Q: there... Not sure if this question is for this category, but it is the closest that I could find. ...
A: I'm not sure that there are boots that offer great traction on ice. As for snow and other ...
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| SRP | 10/14/2009 | Tom Newman |
Q: I have a science research project that I am doing for school. I need to know some things about ...
A: Most soaps contain chemicals and can be harmful to wildlife if released into streams and lakes. ...
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| Harriman - eerie noises | 10/13/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: This past weekend our boy scout troop was camping out in Harriman near the Dutch Doctor shelter and ...
A: This is a bit beyond my area of expertise -- I'm a backpacking expert, not a nature expert -- but ...
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| camping info | 10/9/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I was just wanting to get your insight on a couple things. First off, are there any places that you ...
A: The problem with Harriman/Bear Mountain is that there really isn't much that doesn't have fairly ...
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| Looking for someone to join me | 9/27/2009 | Mike |
Q: 3000 miles away from where I live in N. Louisiana I purchased only 1 yr ago 160 acres of land on ...
A: Of course this isn't really a question, but that's ok. This book might interest you if you've not ...
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| backpacking at Harriman | 9/22/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: Could you please recommend a a fairly simple (flat , not too long) backpacking trip for a couple of ...
A: Permits are not required. Park regulations state that backpackers may camp only at or near ...
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| Harriman State Park Backpacking | 9/22/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking to go backingpacking at Harriman State Park with a few friends. I have never been and ...
A: My first recommendation is that you take a look at my past answers about backpacking in Harriman ...
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| Backpacking near NJ | 9/14/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: My husband, son and I would like to take our first camping/hiking trip. We are looking for a good ...
A: The Delaware Water Gap area, whether you hike the NJ or the PA side, is very pleasant -- good views, ...
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| Backpacking near NJ | 9/13/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: My husband, son and I would like to take our first camping/hiking trip. We are looking for a good ...
A: Three questions: 1. How old is your son? 2. How much do you want to do? I mean, how many miles to ...
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| backpacking without reservations | 9/11/2009 | Mike |
Q: My husband and I are backpacking beginners; our only experience so far has been a trip to Angel ...
A: My first suggestion would be to (if you haven't already) go to your local REI and see if you can ...
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| camping in southern michigan or northern indiana | 9/10/2009 | Tom Newman |
Q: hi my name is jerry am looking for a place to camp that is primative were we can backpack in but not ...
A: I am a Scoutmaster in Fort Wayne, Indiana we are about 20 miles from Ohio and 40 miles from ...
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| backpacking/primitive camping | 9/9/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking for backpacking/primitive camping sites( w/interesting hiking) in southern Vt. or ...
A: Southern Vermont is dominated by the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail, which run concurrently until ...
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| camping upstate new york | 9/2/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: i'm looking for perhaps a few recommendations for trails in the upstate new york, whether harriman, ...
A: Nearly all of the decent campsites in Harriman, whether or not they are "official", are within one ...
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| camping upstate new york | 9/1/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: i'm looking for perhaps a few recommendations for trails in the upstate new york, whether harriman, ...
A: Since I don't know your girlfriend, I can't speak to what would impress her. I'll deal with your ...
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| "Walking stick" | 8/29/2009 | Chris Johnson |
Q: I'm from South Africa. I do have a some kind of "walking stick or "kierie" which i think is suppose ...
A: In the Uk this sort of seat is used more to support walking moderate distances by those of "more ...
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| Penalty for stealth camping in Harriman? | 8/24/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I've seen some of your (very helpful) posts about Harriman, and had some questions I was hoping you ...
A: I have stealth camped at Pine Meadow Lake -- lot's of folks do it and there are a lot of places that ...
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| wilderness camping | 8/20/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: My 22 yr old son and I want to camp 1 or 2 nights in early September within 3 hrs of our home in ...
A: The Catskills a bit far given your 3 hour radius, and I'm less familiar with them than with other ...
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| Grand Canyon | 8/18/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I am beginning to moderate backpacker, i have several small weeknd treks to my name and (2) 50+ mile ...
A: Here are 2 choices: 1. Havasupai: the ultimate Grand Canyon hiking destination. I've told others ...
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| backpacking in northeast | 8/15/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking for a nice place to do a 7-night backpacking trip in the northeast. I am traveling from ...
A: If it's isolation you want, you should avoid the Whites as well -- they're very heavily traveled. ...
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| backpacking in northeast | 8/14/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am looking for a nice place to do a 7-night backpacking trip in the northeast. I am traveling from ...
A: You could have a great time in any of the three areas that you mention. The Green Mountains are ...
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| camping question | 8/13/2009 | Roy Wallen |
Q: I am looking for a good camping area in NY-NJ area. I have 2 boys 4 and 5 years old . we love ...
A: There are no "real" mountains within 2-3 hours of Lansdale. There are some waterfalls in the ...
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| Backpacking in Harriman State Park | 7/24/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: Me and my fiance are going camping tomorrow in Harriman state park, and we are planning to spend the ...
A: Not knowing whether health departments consider Pine Meadow Lake potable, and what kind of filter ...
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| wilderness camping near rhinebeck, ny | 7/23/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I am a New Yorker currently ...
A: Just west of Rhinebeck are the Catskill Mountains, Catskill State Park and Catskill State Forest. ...
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| Overnight camping trip from NYC public transportation | 7/17/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: You seem to have been extremely helpful and I was hoping you could help with my question. My ...
A: That's a good hike, although I find the Stony Brook trail to be kind of boring. You might consider ...
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| tent camping in california | 7/16/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: I am trying to find campgrounds in northern or central California. I don't have any clue where to ...
A: Mammoth Lake is good. So are Bear Lake and Lake Shasta. Check out these areas on Google (search for ...
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| Camping Trivia | 7/15/2009 | David Sweet |
Q: What's the most popular month for camping?
A: Lesley, I see the most camping inquiries on my site during June and July. The summer is most ...
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| Overnight camping trip from NYC public transportation | 7/14/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: You seem to have been extremely helpful and I was hoping you could help with my question. My ...
A: I've had a number of questions about Malouf's Mountain -- your impressions of the place are pretty ...
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| short 2 -3 day backpacking trip | 7/13/2009 | Wounded Knee |
Q: I am trying to find a place to go backpacking in Upstate New York, perhaps somewhere around Ithaca. ...
A: I have not backpacked or hiked in the Finger Lakes region, but I did a little bit of research and ...
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| Hiking with a 4 year old and 8 month old | 7/8/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: We are planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with our 4 year old and 8 month old ...
A: We had a wonderful trip to the Smokies two years ago! It's a great park - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. ...
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| Hiking-footwear | 7/7/2009 | Chris Johnson |
Q: I am writing an article geared toward the beginning day hiker. As a sidebar to my article I would ...
A: Sorry its taken so long to get back, I've been away. Choosing a boot is very different in different ...
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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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