#hikerchat - Adventure Planning
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danielhuman
A1 Though I've researched a destination in the trailhead parking lot on my smartphone before, other trips I examine for months. #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Pretty cool, it was nice not having all of that weight on my shoulders. #HikerChat
X2JHiker
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Sometime a unplanned trip is just what's needed at times as well. #hikerchat
RMhigh7088
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels @TETONsports Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Valle Vidal, and check out Taos/Santa Fe. #hikerchat
InnTownCamp
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports No, I'm not that organized. #hikerchat (But I did live in New Zealand, which was sorta cheating for that big adventure)
Lucyan_us
RT @TETONsports: Today we have the amazing @Lucyan_us co-hosting #hikerchat today. We're all talking about adventure planning
TETONsports
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 You are very correct here, some places force a long planning time. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @JasonCleghorn @JasonCleghorn Right? Depends how obsessive I wanna get. #hikerchat
59NationalParks
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1 Used to be an obsessive planner that planned months ahead. Now I'm usually only a couple of weeks o… https://t.co/2CeTV7f4TF
MomsWanderlust
A1: Depends on the adventure. Abroad usually 6 months, close to home can be moments. Sometimes the unexpected is the highlight. #hikerchat
paulina_dao
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: It depends! If it's a weekend trip, maybe a few days before. If it's international, I plan it down to the minute #hikerchat
X2JHiker
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman I've done the break out my map app spur of the moment trips #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @paulina_dao @paulina_dao Come to Utah and let's go explore. Right now. #hikerchat
paulina_dao
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TETONsports Me too. My Google calendar is ridic. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @RMhigh7088 @RMhigh7088 @TETONsports nice thanks! Taos was on the cards, but just wanted some lesser know places, I'll check ou… https://t.co/XD6bM6pzQ4
mjn126
replying to @mjn126 @TETONsports A1: (cont'd) I have a huge list of places I review every few months, local small hikes and longer "tim… https://t.co/2OLegnmltO
RCGibby73
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Lesson learned but it's still gonna be a great time! #HikerChat
TETONsports
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks It maybe just me but flying adds a whole different dynamic to planning. #hikerchat
X2JHiker
replying to @paulina_dao @paulina_dao @59NationalParks @TETONsports Mine is multi colored #hikerchat
AvenzaMaps
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Depends on what kind of trip it is, but I usually like a few months to prep. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @X2JHiker @X2JHiker @paulina_dao @59NationalParks Mine just yells at me to be places. #hikerchat
MissouriHowell TETONsports
replying to @AvenzaMaps @AvenzaMaps What's the last one you did a big plan for? #hikerchat
Exotichikes
Almost joined #HikerChat this morning, but figured I should run before it reaches 90 degrees. Plus, they are used to my rants by now.
RMhigh7088
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels @TETONsports Lots of good hiking, and a shot at NM's highest mountain. Good stuff. #hikerchat
X2JHiker
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @AvenzaMaps As long as it's a motivational yell ;) #hikerchat
k2rm
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TETONsports A1: Good for you! I plan, probably obsessively. It's just my nature. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes We like rants, we also like to see people out exploring and running so enjoy and if you get tired we'll be here #hikerchat
billbrokob
A1: Sometimes years, but usually months. I usually have 3-5 trips in some stage of planning #hikerchat
TETONsports
RT @Lucyan_us: Q2. #hikerchat What is your experience with securing wilderness permits?
Lucyan_us
RT @TETONsports: Q1. How long before your trip do you start research & planning? #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @RMhigh7088 @RMhigh7088 @TETONsports Yeah, I'd love to get that one ticked off. #hikerchat
TheSoCalHiker
RT @TETONsports: Q1. How long before your trip do you start research & planning? #hikerchat
X2JHiker
replying to @Lucyan_us @Lucyan_us Here is Pennsylvania it's a pretty simple process I can do online, other locations have been challenging. #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) I've spent a few years doing research for certain trips & nearly none for others, depends on how f… https://t.co/FkVkQ4xVUk
dignthegarden
replying to @Lucyan_us @Lucyan_us A2 None! I hope to learn something about that today. #hikerchat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @Lucyan_us @Lucyan_us a2 oregon has a computer system in place for permits. buy , comes in the mail #hikerchat
TheSoCalHiker
replying to @TETONsports
@TETONsports A1: ABP — Always. Be. Planning.
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59NationalParks
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @X2JHiker @paulina_dao To that point, I've asked @RCGibby73 if he'd like to leave for the Yukon the ne… https://t.co/AMnWcmYhxF
TheSoCalHiker
RT @Lucyan_us: Q2. #hikerchat What is your experience with securing wilderness permits?
jaypeatravels
replying to @Lucyan_us @Lucyan_us Only ever gotten one, lucked out and went to the desk the day of in @ZionNPS and they still had permits available. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels @RMhigh7088 Creeping on this thread, Taos has been on the list for a while as well. @jaypeatravels w… https://t.co/P6q8qvOFKo