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    Bears

    Speaking Bears.... Question.... who has the answer... has there ever been an official Bear attack while riding on a Horse ever?
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    Bears

    I have been told that New Jersey has more black bear per square mile than the smokies. I read this on a study of Black Bear populations and there parnership with humans living in populated areas.
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    Thanks for your interest Ponderosa. Heading for the Tetons is... well... it's as good as it gets. Those Tetons are very impressive and is my next lower 48 big trip. I will be looking for your trip report. Thanks again for your interest.
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    here ya go.... notice the bear fence he uses... I have one I built myself with solar/battery energizer. Accommodates 6 tents easily. Long video but well worth the time if you have time. enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUgjXEgZOaY&feature=player_embedded
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    It will be 10 days and the last day food will be at our return vehicle at the campground so actually 9 days of food. First 3 days will be easy following the Quinault River with day 2 and 3 lay over at Low Divide so this will shrink some weight to now 6 days for the hump up along Skyline Ridge...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    November 10, 2013 Here is the latest information I have to date. We all need to arrive in Seattle (Seattle Tacoma International) on July 24 if you want me to pick you up. I plan on staying Fort Worden State Park July 24, 25th and start backpacking very early morning July 26th. Day 1...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    First of all if they have limited experience I zero in on just that. Two years ago in Alaska I had a team of 12 and being the oldest and fat guy I was always in the lead along with one other guy Mauricio. Mauricio whom I had never met was in the reserves officer program and a pro mountain biker...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    Not only do I recommend a pack cover I also recommend they use a good quality trash bag large one and use as an interior liner. Especially sleeping bag and clothing. I personally carry a contractor series plastic bag when I trek Alaska and use it to place my backpack inside so I can leave...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    You are correct about the western side with Rain and screening is easy. Been doing trips like this for 25 years now. Meet people all over the world on trips I host. Screening is first thing I do when I set up the trip to lock in potential participants. One of the first things I do is give them...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    I backpack all year around and in all types of weather. As an ex Airborne Ranger it never rains on us. seriously I have the gear I do Alaska every year and ...well Rain has never stopped me from doing what I do.... I live to backpack and I live well. as far as special gear yes I do have...
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    I have you down on the list ponderosa.
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    Olympic National Park 2015

    Lets do it in Olympic National Park July 24th-August 4th 2015... Yes it's a ways off but this gives time to refine the trip details making this trip an epic adventure. If interested please let me know so I can add you to a list so I can update you with information. Preliminary...
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    Wonderland Trail Mt Rainier

    Looking to Trek the Wonderland Trail in 2015 and looking for anyone with information I can dissect into this trip? If you know or have information I would be greatly appreciative and iffin your in the area lets hook up and do this.
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    Hiking with dogs

    Okay Carmen.....I have 2 dogs...Black Lab and a Golden Retriever. I have never bagged there popoooo! I have never been Backpacking in an area where I was required to do this or in a crowded area where a high level impact was noticeable. I prolly would bag some doooo iffin I was in a congested...
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    Does anybody call it trekking?

    Been around for a while and using it all the time for years.
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    Do YOU have to have the best equipment for camping/hiking? Opinions...

    It has been said before... HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE and slow down and smell the roses. Many many years ago when I was a youngin starting out camping with whatever I could make, or find was a time when just getting out there was all I wanted to do and what ever I had to camp with (gear) was good...
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    Montana Bitterroots

    Taking a video with me so I can capture a live moment with proof that the big one may have gotten away!
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    Montana Bitterroots

    Lost Horse Lake Fish Lake and depending on our attitudes, we have several other lakes within a days hike. Lost Horse has no trail so we bushwack.
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    Montana Bitterroots

    Heading to Montana in a couple weeks to endure the cutthroat TROUT waiting for us. Bitterroots near the Idaho border with many Lakes and Trails, campgrounds too.
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    Battery Powered v Solar Powered Gear

    I use High quality Solar Array and is well worth it if you in for the long haul. Weekenders are always good with Batteries. I have seen many of the newer solar energizers on the market as well in the field. I like my Brunton solar array 12 volt system when I am trekking more than 7 day or...
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