The Mountains are Calling
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UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @NatureCrank Eh, just as a note we do not endorse these two ways to prepare for hiking in the mountains. #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
A2: Get up early and get over that Pass asap because the mountains don’t care. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @naturetechfam Luckily my healthcare provider has a travel nurse and I can check if I need to take an… https://t.co/eFrYEVbd01
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @NatureCrank Not everyone is as forward thinking as Mic and I are #GearMeOut
NatureCrank
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @UST_Survival Yes, those help too and get a chest wrap to restrict breathing volume #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel Welcome Greta! Good to see you! #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @beckyjlomax "Getting to the top is optional but getting back down is mandatory" - Ed Viesturs #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A2) Beforehand check the typical types of weather for that time of year and plan accordingly. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
#gearmeout @ChatCapin in progress: Jump in now and share your wisdom! #wanderlust #TravelTip… https://t.co/YkkmqmtoRL
naturetechfam
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival That's a great idea. I bet that frees the doctors up nicely. #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
RT @danielhuman: @naturetechfam @beckyjlomax "Getting to the top is optional but getting back down is mandatory" - Ed Viesturs #GearMeOut
GPJohnston
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A2) Get on the warm gear and shell/rain pants if it's cold/wet, take shelter in a low-lying area awa… https://t.co/06GO0Sn1om
PicklesTravel
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A2- I haven’t spent much time exploring the mountains- since I live in the straight up flat land pla… https://t.co/Q9dtHJKw24
naturetechfam
RT @UST_Survival: #gearmeout @ChatCapin in progress: Jump in now and share your wisdom! #wanderlust #TravelTip https://t.co/c5gJx6Sv0H htt…
UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @naturetechfam We have a couple tarps we possibly can recommend. ;) #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q3: Hiking in the mountains can be hard for a dog, what do you recommend to keep your pup safe on the way to the to… https://t.co/N4Oxravwe8
naturetechfam
RT @UST_Survival: Q3: Hiking in the mountains can be hard for a dog, what do you recommend to keep your pup safe on the way to the top? #Ge…
beckyjlomax
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @naturetechfam Yes that is the mantra. Didn't mean to sound like we are summit crazed at all costs. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
A2. This sign at the Bear Lake trailhead in @RockyNPS has some great info on how to prepare for and stay safe due t… https://t.co/095MwbHOto
RCGibby73
RT @UST_Survival: Q3: Hiking in the mountains can be hard for a dog, what do you recommend to keep your pup safe on the way to the top? #Ge…
hofhheinz
RT @UST_Survival: #gearmeout @ChatCapin in progress: Jump in now and share your wisdom! #wanderlust #TravelTip https://t.co/c5gJx6Sv0H htt…
naturetechfam
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: A2. This sign at the Bear Lake trailhead in @RockyNPS has some great info on how to prepare for and stay safe due to we…
t_jh2009
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @UST_Survival Absolutely, they usually will have the most updated information available to them prob… https://t.co/V8fhsdOgRQ
UST_Survival
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @naturetechfam True, even if it is asking someone local. I know we are able to tell you what time the rains hit. #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @RockyNPS This is excellent! I just hope it gets read by those who need it most! #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Lots of water and stops along the way helps my pup when we’re climbing our Minnesota “mountains” #gearmeout
PicklesTravel
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: A2. This sign at the Bear Lake trailhead in @RockyNPS has some great info on how to prepare for and stay safe due to we…
billbrokob
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Todd_the_Hiker @RockyNPS Not in my experience #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @RockyNPS This is great! Thank you for sharing. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @naturetechfam Everytime I've gotten myself in trouble it was because of summit fever thinking that I… https://t.co/loMOch1IKb
naturetechfam
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A3 We don't have pup, but for the kids we bring more protein-rich snacks to keep them goin… https://t.co/rDnXdn8vQV
PicklesTravel
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Thanks! And thanks for hosting- I know less than zero about this subject so happy to be learning it… https://t.co/2GXMmnvfpo
GPJohnston
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) No pooch at the moment, but when sweet Maddy was still w/us, we'd leave her home if there was gna… https://t.co/90HExvDDu5
naturetechfam
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @Todd_the_Hiker @RockyNPS (that may have been a little tongue-in-cheek) #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Just wondering if anyone hikes with a cat? I've seen a few pics of people doing that, but haven't see… https://t.co/npHX6zDPCG
billbrokob
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @beckyjlomax @naturetechfam Like, for instance Hail storm at 12,000 ft in shorts.:-( ...#GearMeOut
naturetechfam
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @beckyjlomax Yeah, and if you have newbies or kids with you, that is NOT the time to get the fever. YIkes! #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @RockyNPS Unfortunately I suspect those who need it most won't give it more than a passing glance.… https://t.co/IbcxjL7oUZ
NatureCrank
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Be prepared to embrace the suck and hike in the rain or snow...this is where proper gear, layers, an… https://t.co/XTXg1vO3o1
NatlParkPodcast
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Was hoping to join tonight but the kiddos wanted to check out a program at the local library, and so… https://t.co/Zb3l0lQ6JC
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Me too! Of course the kiddo instantly ran into a wall the minute I logged on, but dad’s taking care of him 🤦🏻♀️😢 #gearmeout
beckyjlomax
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @naturetechfam Oh so true, so true. We've had a few mishaps but thank goodness survived. #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @NatlParkPodcast @NatlParkPodcast Sounds like fun, actually! :) See you soon! #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @RockyNPS This is at the tree line of the trail I will be hiking next week. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) First I'd make sure that dogs are allowed on the trail then I have the proper harness for the dog… https://t.co/keuvYuETst
billbrokob
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank @naturetechfam And Mindset #GearMeOut ...helps with the suckage