LB nails the issues for US winter thrus and discusses some lesser-known trails.
The Winter Thru-hike Problem - Lemmy.World
> There are relatively few true “winter” thru-hikes. Sure, you can get away with
starting some trails at the end of February or the beginning of March (even if
that’s often a bad idea), but that’s not really what we’re talking about here.
Rather, we’re referring to treks that are doable - and even pleasant - in the
dead of winter, e.g. January. In this post, we’ll review some candidates routes,
and then discuss some special considerations for winter thru-hiking.
Unknown baseweight in an HMG Southwest 5400 vs. ~7 lb baseweight + way too much food in a NashvillePack Cutaway. Both thru-hiking the PCT in 2022, photo at Carson Pass. The HMG’s owner was moving slower than expected and was making plans to complete the trail the next year, the Cutaway’s owner finished the trail in under 100 days.
Two approaches to the PCT - Lemmy.World
Unknown baseweight in an HMG Southwest 5400 vs. ~7 lb baseweight + way too much
food in a NashvillePack Cutaway. Both thru-hiking the PCT in 2022, photo at
Carson Pass. The HMG’s owner was moving slower than expected and was making
plans to complete the trail the next year, the Cutaway’s owner finished the
trail in under 100 days.
I love the idea of living close enough to somewhere so amazing that you never get tired of it, and return again and again, honing your knowledge and approach.
Wonderland Trail #35 - Lemmy.World
Happy November everyone! Anyone got any trips lined up? Wish I did! Recently I’ve convinced my SO that UL isn’t crazy and got them to try a 14 oz frameless pack, and we’re awaiting a
~22 oz sleeping bag I snagged on sale from REI. Now we just need a 2 person tent that isn’t a Duplex…
Logbook Nov 2023. Stop by, say hi! 👋
https://lemmy.world/post/7637739
Logbook Nov 2023. Stop by, say hi! 👋 - Lemmy.World
A friendly place for casual discussion that doesn’t warrant a post.
got back from Asheville, NC and GSMNP, everything went really well. trip was really more about reconnecting with a friend and my SO dipping her toe into the ultralight world; but anytime one can visit a NP it’s special. will write up a teeny tiny trip report when I sort through the pictures. how are y’all doin?
🍻 !ultralight tops 700 members! To celebrate Jack hikes 700+ miles on the Great Divide Trail
https://lemmy.world/post/6149781
🍻 !ultralight tops 700 members! To celebrate Jack hikes 700+ miles on the Great Divide Trail - Lemmy.world
Jack’s trip is extraordinary, he did a ton of research, assembled a good kit and
even made some of his own gear before taking a leap of faith traveling across
the Atlantic to hike the stunning Canadian Rockies solo. I was inspired by his
trip, the quality of his videos, and fascinated by his MYOG backpack.
