Take a Hike on the Long Side
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coasthikergirl
replying to @coasthikergirl A2 #GearMeOut My longest to date was 20 days & 200 miles on the John Muir Trail, starting at Tioga Pass and going o… https://t.co/vj81vNtHde
UST_Survival
replying to @Callileah @Callileah Sounds like you thought about this once or twice ;) #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 That's great! I'm tackling the PCT in section chunks. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @coasthikergirl @PicturedRocksNL Shorter trips are nice you get to take more time to enjoy everything #gearmeout
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelChat #visit https://t.co/dpshkFN2hB
TaigaAdventures
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A2. Recently was 50 miles in the Laurel Highlands Trail in PA. Hope to do the Boreal Trail 130km this summer. #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @coasthikergirl
@coasthikergirl A2
Longest I have done was about 100 km but I have really wanted to do the AT and the @TCTrail i… https://t.co/VSAECag1YJ
Callileah
replying to @coasthikergirl
@coasthikergirl A2: 5 days. I've done kayak/canoe trips that were as long as 9 days.
Yes, I would!
#gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl There's always this summer, and I am sure you will get far! (pun intended) #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q3: How familiar are you with the National Trails System? Name a couple trails near you! #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @TCTrail I've been thinking about the @TCTrail as well, now that it's essentially complete. Who's goin… https://t.co/t4ibROXopb
danielhuman
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob My vcr is in storage in the basement just in case vhs comes back #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @billbrokob Sounds like an intense hike! You'll do great. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @coasthikergirl @TCTrail Run Forest, run! #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A3 #GearMeOut The closest of the National Scenic Trails to me is the North Country Trail @nctrail. So far, I have… https://t.co/3hyl7jQwfU
UST_Survival
replying to @Callileah @Callileah @coasthikergirl Throwing in water travel sounds like a fun addition. #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: I don't know the ones around here, but I would just google trails in places I go. #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @PicturedRocksNL Why, yes it was! 😁 #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @Callileah @Callileah @coasthikergirl Kayak and Canoe trips count? Then I'm like 800km or more. lost track with all the mea… https://t.co/uvKHe3gtl6
eddieG805
replying to @Callileah @Callileah @coasthikergirl I would love to try a multi day kayak trip soon #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @TCTrail The TC would be awesome indeed! #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @TCTrail There are 2 that are trying right now if I remember correctly. but one of them I know has… https://t.co/iF2b8zAvyg
billbrokob UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @billbrokob The Night the VHR's came Back, coming to a theater near you. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 #GearMeOut I'm most familiar with the National Scenic Trails in my corner (PCT, NWT) but there are… https://t.co/mNjQsQv5Pb
UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @TCTrail That it would! #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @coasthikergirl @TCTrail I am a bit special and have always had a soft spot for women named Jennifer. #gearmeout
Callileah
replying to @coasthikergirl
@coasthikergirl A2 : I've been interested in doing the Camino de Santiago.
#gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Quite familiar. Have day hiked on parts of the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and North Country… https://t.co/yJ6he6Qrmt
TaigaAdventures
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @TCTrail It would be an awesome trip. #gearmeout
coasthikergirl
replying to @Callileah @Callileah Do you know that there's a high hut route in the Swiss Alps? It's on my list for sure #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared I wonder what the closest to where you are would be. You don't hear a lot about SC trails. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @Callileah @Callileah @coasthikergirl Have the seen "The Way" it takes collage on the Camino #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @PicturedRocksNL That's awesome! #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @sue_squared I bet there are a couple Heritage Trails at least #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @PicturedRocksNL It has been almost 40 years since I've been there, but we're planning a 6 night bac… https://t.co/dJfL9jaTfZ
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival we did a trail a couple years ago, in a wilderness area I think. #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 The Trans Canada Trail (aka the great trail) is right out my front door. If you want I can photogr… https://t.co/jgLgOyQv24
coasthikergirl
Q4: Selecting gear for a long trail hike is a balance of durability vs. weight vs. comfort. Which one is more valua… https://t.co/Q9pWPT6k8j
coasthikergirl
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @UST_Survival Fantastically precise answer! #justkidding #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl A4: I'm comfort for sure. then durability then weight. I like my pillows for camping #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob Very cool please share about the trip I’d love some details! #gearmeout
danielhuman
A4 #GearMeOut For me, long distance trips are all about carrying the least amount of weight. The lighter the pack,… https://t.co/VeJmFspcOc
naturetechfam
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A3 I've been on the Ice Age Trail in @TravelWI and of course the big ones everyone talks a… https://t.co/nTfPbLEN9c
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) I'm somewhat familiar with the National Trails System, at last year's @TahoeRimTrail National Tra… https://t.co/JeG6q24ibZ
danielhuman
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival @PicturedRocksNL At 4300 miles, it's tough not to be on the NCT at some point 😉 It lo… https://t.co/blGbkAKyNT
coasthikergirl
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared I finally relented and gave up a spare pillow this past season. Turns out my new down jacket is a grea… https://t.co/9QQqrqixNx