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Comment on UL Beer Concentrate? WTF? by McLovin

McLovin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:17:49 +0000

Indeed, thank you for correcting both Ploss' original error and my oversight. We continue to hope that Pat's Backcountry Beer will make the move from vaporware to availability; as of late March 2011 Pat's was still "...in the final stretch and quickly adjusting our operations to ramp up for production. Just ironing out the last few details regarding logistics, packaging, and assembly. Check back soon...we'll keep you posted." Good luck Pat, we're pulling for you patiently!

Comment on UL Beer Concentrate? WTF? by Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:08:55 +0000

Minor correction, Alaska is abbreviated with AK. AL is Alabama

Comment on South Sister Climb – August 7, 2010 by Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:47:11 +0000

Great information. My dad and I are going to make this climb at the end of July. Cant wait!

Thank you!
Christopher

Comment on Timberline Lodge to Eagle Creek Fastpack by McLovin

McLovin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:02:10 +0000

That’s quite impressive! Where did you camp on your way up? We have yet to do this trip, and so while we don’t have an accurate field report on elevation loss, it’s going to be at least 5900′ given Timberline Lodge’s 6000′ elevation. How much up/down did you experience above Wahtum but below the Sandy River? How was the Sandy crossing?

Comment on Timberline Lodge to Eagle Creek Fastpack by McKile

McKile — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:54:31 +0000

Did you ever figure the actual elevation loss? My buddy and I did this hike in 2 days/1 night. From EC to Timberline lodge though!

Comment on Wildwood Trail: Done in a Day! by ploss

ploss — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:37:00 +0000

Mariko,

Totally agree. It was brutal finding any directions to the trailhead on NW Newbury Rd. It’s about 2/3 of the length of NW Newbury Rd (probably 2 miles or so) — per google maps, it’s right around 13886 NW Newbury Rd. If you bring it up on street view, you’ll see a bunch of cars parked on the side.

Enjoy. That’s a beautiful section of the park!

Comment on Wildwood Trail: Done in a Day! by mariko

mariko — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:01:58 +0000

Congrats on doing the whole route! I happened upon the post while googling for information on the WW trailhead access from Newberry Rd. I’m planning to run out there this weekend but have shamefully never been out to that end of Wildwood. Can you tell me how far up Newberry from Hwy 30 I have to drive to access the trailhead? Is it confusing? I am not finding any helpful maps. Thanks!

Comment on Wildwood Trail: Done in a Day! by McLovin

McLovin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:50:59 +0000

Not only a great accomplishment, but a high quality post my friend. You pimped it for sure! I’m inspired to investigate sandal hiking myself, probably not prior to the WLT but certainly thereafter…until frozen feet season sets in! Looking forward to rocking this with you next year; would enjoy a section hike in unexplored territory but it appears our usual route provides the key vertical. Congrats Ploss: thruhiker!

Comment on Marmot Super Mica Review by Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:42:26 +0000

Good review! I got a white one and had a few issues with it:
http://backpackingnorth.blogspot.com/2010/06/marmot-super-mica-rain-jacket.html

I’m waiting on a replacement, but they seem to have sold out and are slow at making replacements.

Comment on 2009 Schleeping Pad Smack-Off by Mike

Mike — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:28:13 +0000

My 2 Cents/Pence worth.

Used a closed cell foam for many year then the finally upgraded to a Thermarest Prolite 4 – Too heavy for you guys but work brilliantly with a Theramrest Compack chair – http://www.cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/seating/fast-and-light-seating/compack-chair/product

I have a NeoAir as well and this is the mutts nuts of sleeping pad – expensive yes but you get more than you pay for.

For me the hike is about the journey, but that journey can turn quickly sour with a a bad nights sleep. A NeoAir has increased my comfort factor by over double from the Prolite 4 and saved me weight.

If you can take the hit on the money side you wont regret it.