Back packing
What was the best back packing trip you've had so far
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I Dream of doing part of the Appalachian Trail. But I’m pretty old and out of shape. Maybe it’s time to change that.
Jenmcjen
Level 6
Apr 25, 2018
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I know I can't do it any more
I river raft just as much fun
@MermaidSuzy888 Absolutely! And if it's never the App, there are plenty of miles to be hiked in the world. I like the hiking, but not so much the camping, so my hikes and backpacking trips are generally day trips. I have back issues. But not from age--they started when I jumped out of a second-story window at age 15.
Wow I'm sure backpacking is just as popular now as in the day
I never had money but didn't stop me from hitch hiking cross country
I went to Washington state took the ferry up lake chelan to stahikin then backpacked to the north cascade highway
One of many trips I'll always remember
Johanvail
Level 4
Apr 25, 2018
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In '86 I packed into the Wind Rivers with ropes and racks and we climbed the NE Face of Pingora.
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pingora_Peak)
Also anazasi ruin hikes in Utah.
CallMeDave
Level 8
Apr 25, 2018
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to india over land in 77 via a summer on crete. closely followed by a european trip lasting 2 years. both involved lots of hitch hiking. What ever happened to that ?. they are so rare in canada
markdevenish
Level 7
Apr 24, 2018
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Three week walkabout from Boston to Woodstock NY and back.
Stuck to back roads, didn't hitch but accepted a few rides when someone would stop.
Slept in woods or abandoned buildings. Small tent, tarp, essentials.
Met some great people.
. Best was a guy stopped to talk, then invited me to his house.
Turns out he was a chef at the local, and whipped me up a wonderful meal.
Packed my food box and waved goodbye to he and his wife.
Other similar occurances.
Camping through the Berkshires and across the Hudson are memorable.
. One religious guy asked me did I want a ride. I saw the church logo on the car door but said fuck it, this could be fun and I don't want to walk through this town anyway. He was nice enough, bought me ice cream.
. Did get stopped by a cop once. He couldn't believe it - "you have a car, a house, why are you walking ?"
" 'cuz I want to"
" yeah, but you could drive "
" I want to"
. People were always happy to fill my canteens.
Slappy_Longarms
Level 7
Apr 24, 2018
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Not a backpacking story but this reminded me of the following:
I was in the parking lot of a supermarket with my bicycle somewhere in smalltown Montana or ND and a fat lady waddled past with her grocery bags on her arms and said dismissively "Why don't you get a car like everybody else?". For a moment I was shocked; I levelled a look at her and retorted "Because then I'd BE like everybody else". She was mute. It was perfect.
Collegiate Peaks Colorado. Bagged Mt. Harvard, Mt. Columbia
marmot84
Level 7
Apr 24, 2018
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Another 14'er bagger! I hit 47 of them before I left CO.
@CallMeDave My count is 28... I have all of the Sawatch. planning to attempt some of the San Juan's this summer.
@marmot84 it really makes you travel across the entire state. Two of my favorites were the Chicago Basin area and Sangre de Cristos.
Dolly Sods times two!
Lethallips
Level 4
Apr 24, 2018
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Oh my BOB! I love the Sods and it's bears!!!
@Holysocks it's so beautiful there. Holds such precious memories
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