[pct-l] Bishop,CA trail angels
McKay, Spencer
sdmckay at uncc.edu
Mon Jun 29 14:04:09 CDT 2009
I was curious if there are any trail angels in the Bishop area that
might be available tomorrow to shuttle a few bikers back to the onion
valley trailhead.
Warpzilla
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> From: Linda Bakkar <lbakkar at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
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> Jiffypop,
>
> I have been using Nido milk for backpacking, but today, when I went
> into REI to pick up a couple of things for my long section hike
> coming up, I found a package of "Whole Milk" powder in the freeze-
> dried food section. I don't know how good it is, but I didn't know
> they carried it until today.
>
>
>
> Blue Butterfly
>
>
>
>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:01:56 -0600
>> From: Jim & Brenda Johnson <jdjohnson at accesscomm.ca>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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>> So, I ordered some Nido powdered milk from amazon.com and had it
>> sent to
>> my son who's taking classes in L.A. He's on his way home today (we
>> live
>> in Canada's prairie provinces) for his summer break and brought them
>> with him. He just phoned after arriving at his initial stop in Canada
>> (Edmonton) before changing planes, and upon landing, Canada Customs
>> confiscated the cans, because "they were made in Mexico". I had a
>> feeling that might happen, even advising my son before his flight to
>> surrender them to Customs if they gave him any flak about them.
>>
>> So, for us Canucks, any idea where I can get powdered milk? And real
>> milk (whole), not that skim stuff.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jiffypop
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:34:20 -0700
> From: Kathi <pogo at pctwalker.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
> To: Jim & Brenda Johnson <jdjohnson at accesscomm.ca>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> That's a bummer. I don't know what the rules are on getting stuff
> shipped to Canada but this is made in the US so maybe it will pass
> through:
> http://www.packitgourmet.com/Natures-First-Full-Cream-Milk-Powder-p159.html
> Kathi
>
> Jim & Brenda Johnson wrote:
>> So, I ordered some Nido powdered milk from amazon.com and had it
>> sent to
>> my son who's taking classes in L.A. He's on his way home today (we
>> live
>> in Canada's prairie provinces) for his summer break and brought them
>> with him. He just phoned after arriving at his initial stop in Canada
>> (Edmonton) before changing planes, and upon landing, Canada Customs
>> confiscated the cans, because "they were made in Mexico". I had a
>> feeling that might happen, even advising my son before his flight to
>> surrender them to Customs if they gave him any flak about them.
>>
>> So, for us Canucks, any idea where I can get powdered milk? And real
>> milk (whole), not that skim stuff.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jiffypop
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:46:27 -0700
> From: J Matis <justin.matis.com at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] High Sierra Pass Conditions
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> Here are the conditions of the high sierra passes after I traveled
> through
> the area northbound, between June 15-25. These conditions are very
> subjective, from my fuzzy memory, and likely to be wrong.
> The start of the summer was very cold and most of these passes have
> likely
> received more snow since I came through. They have also likely
> experienced
> about 7 days of recent warm weather. The continuous snow level was
> between
> 10,000 and 11,000 feet, with more snow on the northern side. Above
> this
> level, I found the trail to be almost completely obscured by 3 to 6
> feet of
> snow and postholing was a problem everywhere and at most times of
> the day.
> The snow was also very soft which made glissading (and falling) nearly
> impossible except on the steepest snow, with some important
> exceptions:
>
> Forester Pass - The trail was mostly covered in snow with some
> switchbacks
> melted clear. The steep chute at the top was covered in snow, but
> the steps
> were deep and I felt safe. There was much more snow on the north
> side and it
> was a long slog until we were free. I did cut some time off by
> glissading
> directly to the lake, but be careful walking around it. Route
> finding is
> easy since you can see the switchbacks from a distance.
>
> Glen Pass- A fun little pass that winds around the mountains in the
> snow.
> The top 30 feet was a bit steep and sketchy since I took a direct
> route up
> it. The northside had much more snow but we got down with a quick
> glissade.
> Route finding is easy since the pass is so narrow.
>
> Pinchot Pass - Pinchot was a pain finding an efficient route up the
> snow and
> took time and mental energy to get up. I don't remember anything
> dangerous
> about it though.
>
> Mather Pass- This was the most dangerous pass with very steep snow
> covering
> 80% of the switchbacks on the southern side. I elected to avoid the
> snow and
> climb the steep rocks instead. The northern side was covered in snow
> and a
> long safe slog to get below the snowline. This was the one pass
> where I
> wished for an ice axe.
>
> Muir Pass - This was 8 miles of snow travel on 12 inches on fresh
> powder (on
> top of plenty of old snow) that sucked. Since the snow was powder,
> there
> were no dangerous places but it took a lot of energy to get through.
>
> Seldon Pass- The south side is almost completely devoid of snow. The
> north
> side has snow for a few miles. This was the easiest pass.
>
> Silver Pass- This one is a bit foggy but I remember just a little
> snow on
> the south side. The north side had some great glissading that
> allowed you
> to get off the snow very quickly. For southbound hikers, expect to
> spend a
> couple of hours coming up the snow.
>
> Donahue Pass - There is a mess of suncups above 10,400 feet. This
> one took a
> fair amount of energy to get around.
>
> -Sprinkler Dash
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:13:39 -0700
> From: "McKay, Spencer" <sdmckay at uncc.edu>
> Subject: [pct-l] Snow weather conditions forrester kearsage
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> The conditions hiking south over kearsarge are excellent, with minimal
> snow. Hiking south on the PCT over Forrester will be a little more
> difficult. I crossed it yesterday going north and the side coming down
> was still well covered in snow and will be a tough climb. The side
> going down for you will be fairly easy with minimal snow on the
> switchbacks and a good possibility of post-holing once you get off the
> switchbacks. Just follow the cairns through the snow fields and you'll
> be fine. I just got off the pct today at onion valley to resupply in
> bishop so this information is recent.
>
> Warpzilla
>
> On Jun 28, 2009, at 8:32 PM, "pct-l-request at backcountry.net" <pct-l-request at backcountry.net
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>> 1. Re: Shoes For Extra Wide Feet? (Kea)
>> 2. Re: Shoes For Extra Wide Feet? (Thomas Jamrog)
>> 3. Re: Shoes For Extra Wide Feet? (Magnet)
>> 4. Powdered Milk (Jim & Brenda Johnson)
>> 5. Wide foot blues (eckert)
>> 6. Subject: Snow & Weather conditions Kearsarge Forester
>> (Hiking Bob)
>> 7. Re: Powdered Milk (moodyjj at comcast.net)
>> 8. Re: Shoes For Extra Wide Feet? (Brian Lewis)
>> 9. Tahoe and Truckee dining update (David Plotnikoff)
>> 10. Re: Eyes in the dark (Nathan Miller)
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:36:42 +1200
>> From: Kea <keahiker at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?
>> To: Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>
>> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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>> I find this to be a permanent problem. I have found that only New
>> Balance
>> have a wide enough fit - and any New Balance (2E or 4E) will do. I
>> have
>> just bought a pair of 875's and so far, they seem OK but it is early
>> days.
>>
>> Kea
>>
>>
>>
>> 2009/6/29 Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>
>>
>>> Howdy,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have recommendations for extra-wide shoes?
>>>
>>> For a couple years I have used the Merrell Moab Ventilators in
>>> regular
>>> wide,
>>> but they aren't really wide enough any more.
>>>
>>> The more I hike, the more my feet seem to grow.
>>>
>>> My foot is size 13 and it looks like I need a width with lots of
>>> E's behind
>>> it now...
>>>
>>> I'm cool with shoes that are more like tennis-shoes than trail
>>> shoes. The
>>> lighter, more comfortable and more breathable the better for me.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking to go with New Balance. I've never worn them before,
>>> but they
>>> look to have a wide selection in lots of different widths....
>>>
>>> What model do you NB wearer's recommend?
>>>
>>> My main concern is toe-box width, because my toes (and the part of
>>> my foot
>>> at the base of the toes) is really wide. I need a shoe with a more
>>> square-shaped foot-box (as opposed to really triangular) because my
>>> little
>>> toes are kind of long too.
>>>
>>> I feel like if I keep hiking for a few more years, I'm gonna have
>>> to start
>>> ordering my shoes special-order from Nike like Shaq!! :P
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice...
>>>
>>>
>>> -Erik the Black
>>> Aka: "Daffy Duck"
>>> www.eriktheblack.com
>>>
>>>
>>> PS. If there are other shoe companies aside from New Balance with
>>> good,
>>> extra-wide shoes I'd like to know about them too.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:03:00 -0400
>> From: Thomas Jamrog <balrog at midcoast.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?
>> To: Kea <keahiker at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <AE6A9644-8217-4DCA-A127-CB1BB4BA3540 at midcoast.com>
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>>
>> New Balance's women's shoes are not as wide as the men's models, so
>> women are advised to shift over to appropriate men's sizes if you
>> need
>> even wider shoes.
>>
>> Uncle Tom
>>
>> On Jun 28, 2009, at 6:36 PM, Kea wrote:
>>
>>> I find this to be a permanent problem. I have found that only New
>>> Balance
>>> have a wide enough fit - and any New Balance (2E or 4E) will do. I
>>> have
>>> just bought a pair of 875's and so far, they seem OK but it is early
>>> days.
>>>
>>> Kea
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2009/6/29 Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>
>>>
>>>> Howdy,
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have recommendations for extra-wide shoes?
>>>>
>>>> For a couple years I have used the Merrell Moab Ventilators in
>>>> regular
>>>> wide,
>>>> but they aren't really wide enough any more.
>>>>
>>>> The more I hike, the more my feet seem to grow.
>>>>
>>>> My foot is size 13 and it looks like I need a width with lots of
>>>> E's behind
>>>> it now...
>>>>
>>>> I'm cool with shoes that are more like tennis-shoes than trail
>>>> shoes. The
>>>> lighter, more comfortable and more breathable the better for me.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking to go with New Balance. I've never worn them before,
>>>> but they
>>>> look to have a wide selection in lots of different widths....
>>>>
>>>> What model do you NB wearer's recommend?
>>>>
>>>> My main concern is toe-box width, because my toes (and the part of
>>>> my foot
>>>> at the base of the toes) is really wide. I need a shoe with a more
>>>> square-shaped foot-box (as opposed to really triangular) because my
>>>> little
>>>> toes are kind of long too.
>>>>
>>>> I feel like if I keep hiking for a few more years, I'm gonna have
>>>> to start
>>>> ordering my shoes special-order from Nike like Shaq!! :P
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any advice...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -Erik the Black
>>>> Aka: "Daffy Duck"
>>>> www.eriktheblack.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> PS. If there are other shoe companies aside from New Balance with
>>>> good,
>>>> extra-wide shoes I'd like to know about them too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:11:09 -0700
>> From: Magnet <ki6asp at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?
>> To: Kea <keahiker at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID:
>> <79767b570906281611r66b1ed46j8fc3d1879e1c0ec0 at mail.gmail.com>
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>>
>> Erik,
>> I have used NB 908 shoes. They worked well for my wide feet,
>> similar to
>> yours. However, there is little cushioning in the sole. That will
>> probably
>> not be a problem if you are a lightweight. I was bulky, hence the
>> old trail
>> name, and I felt every pebble. I think NB have slightly heavier
>> shoes that
>> have more cushion. The 908 shoes did not last long. Be aware that
>> lightweight also means quick to wear.
>>
>> I am now using Patagonia Release shoes. Much lighter than the
>> Merrill
>> Chameleons I used last year. They are a tighter fit, but so far, I
>> have not
>> developed blisters on my training hikes.
>>
>> BTW, I really needed pickle juice today during and after my training
>> hike.
>> My shirt and pack straps look like I am salt lick for a bovine
>> creature.
>> Glad there were no deer nearby. I would have had groupie deer
>> following me
>> out to the trailhead trying to lick my shirt. Salsa and chip hit
>> the spot
>> at home.
>>
>> Magnet
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Kea <keahiker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I find this to be a permanent problem. I have found that only New
>>> Balance
>>> have a wide enough fit - and any New Balance (2E or 4E) will do. I
>>> have
>>> just bought a pair of 875's and so far, they seem OK but it is
>>> early days.
>>>
>>> Kea
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2009/6/29 Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>
>>>
>>>> Howdy,
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have recommendations for extra-wide shoes?
>>>>
>>>> For a couple years I have used the Merrell Moab Ventilators in
>>>> regular
>>>> wide,
>>>> but they aren't really wide enough any more.
>>>>
>>>> The more I hike, the more my feet seem to grow.
>>>>
>>>> My foot is size 13 and it looks like I need a width with lots of
>>>> E's
>>> behind
>>>> it now...
>>>>
>>>> I'm cool with shoes that are more like tennis-shoes than trail
>>>> shoes. The
>>>> lighter, more comfortable and more breathable the better for me.
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking to go with New Balance. I've never worn them before,
>>>> but
>>> they
>>>> look to have a wide selection in lots of different widths....
>>>>
>>>> What model do you NB wearer's recommend?
>>>>
>>>> My main concern is toe-box width, because my toes (and the part of
>>>> my
>>> foot
>>>> at the base of the toes) is really wide. I need a shoe with a more
>>>> square-shaped foot-box (as opposed to really triangular) because my
>>> little
>>>> toes are kind of long too.
>>>>
>>>> I feel like if I keep hiking for a few more years, I'm gonna have
>>>> to
>>> start
>>>> ordering my shoes special-order from Nike like Shaq!! :P
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any advice...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -Erik the Black
>>>> Aka: "Daffy Duck"
>>>> www.eriktheblack.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> PS. If there are other shoe companies aside from New Balance with
>>>> good,
>>>> extra-wide shoes I'd like to know about them too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Tom KI6ASP
>> Magnet
>> pctaddict.blogspot.com
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:01:56 -0600
>> From: Jim & Brenda Johnson <jdjohnson at accesscomm.ca>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <4A480474.8060705 at accesscomm.ca>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> So, I ordered some Nido powdered milk from amazon.com and had it
>> sent to
>> my son who's taking classes in L.A. He's on his way home today (we
>> live
>> in Canada's prairie provinces) for his summer break and brought them
>> with him. He just phoned after arriving at his initial stop in Canada
>> (Edmonton) before changing planes, and upon landing, Canada Customs
>> confiscated the cans, because "they were made in Mexico". I had a
>> feeling that might happen, even advising my son before his flight to
>> surrender them to Customs if they gave him any flak about them.
>>
>> So, for us Canucks, any idea where I can get powdered milk? And real
>> milk (whole), not that skim stuff.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jiffypop
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:11:05 -0700
>> From: eckert <jape1 at cox.net>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Wide foot blues
>> To: erik at eriktheblack.com, PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <4A480699.80301 at cox.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> *erik,
>>
>> If you don't feel the need to pay a lot of bucks, you might try some
>> of
>> the wide shoe offerings at Cabelas
>>
>> **http://tinyurl.com/nrtufq up to EEEE*
>> *http://tinyurl.com/kscczs up to EE
>>
>> Be careful how you look at the sizes, they're not shown in numerical
>> order. Size thirteen is halfway down the list.
>> I've purchased several pairs, tried them on at home, and mailed the
>> ones
>> that didn't feel right, back for a full refund.
>> That way I could go take a good morning walk, let my feet swell to
>> hiking size, and get a realistic fit.
>>
>> eckert
>> *
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:56:02 -0700
>> From: "Hiking Bob" <hikingbob at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Subject: Snow & Weather conditions Kearsarge
>> Forester
>> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <E6133A08C53A4A878F7281AD7733C0B8 at NewComputer>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>> Greetings fellow section Hiker,
>>
>> I will be departing a few days after you and progressing north from
>> Trail Pass.
>>
>> Will you have the ability to post conditions?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:36:41 -0700
>> From: "PCT Section Hiker" <pctsectionhiker at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Snow & Weather conditions Kearsarge Forester
>> cottonwood pass
>> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <6DA603EBB9FC41EEB8681ABC720C9A7F at NewComputer>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> A few of us will be hiking the PCT between Kearsarge and Cottonwood
>> pass this coming Wednesday.
>>
>> We will be hiking south over Forester pass.
>>
>> With all the knowledge out there, I figure one of you will have the
>> Snow, Weather, latest journal updates insights for this section of
>> the trail.
>>
>> Any information is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:08:41 +0000 (UTC)
>> From: moodyjj at comcast.net
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
>> To: Jim & Brenda Johnson <jdjohnson at accesscomm.ca>
>> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID:
>> <1668829129.274641246237721503.JavaMail.root at sz0094a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net
>>>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>>
>>
>> I buy the standard "Instant non-fat dry milk" at the grocery.?
>> Carnation makes it, but the store brand (Kroger in our case) is
>> identical but cheaper.? One-third cup of powder (enough to make 1
>> cup of milk) has 80 calories, no fat, 12 gm carbohydrates, no fiber,
>> and 8 gm protein.? Vitamins A and D are added.? Good source of
>> calcium on the trail.? A professional nutritionist friend?told me
>> that it won't spoil quickly, even after the envelope has been
>> opened.? My only complaint is that all the fat has been removed.? I
>> suspect that instant milk WITH fat would?spoil quickly.?
>>
>>
>>
>> I put an envelope of this stuff in each mail drop when I was on the
>> AT and used it to supplement oatmeal and grits, supper meal mixes,
>> hot chocolate drink, etc.? I now use it with powdered peanut butter
>> to get more nutrition in lunch snacks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mango
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim & Brenda Johnson" <jdjohnson at accesscomm.ca>
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 8:01:56 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
>> Subject: [pct-l] Powdered Milk
>>
>> So, I ordered some Nido powdered milk from amazon.com and had it
>> sent to
>> my son who's taking classes in L.A. He's on his way home today (we
>> live
>> in Canada's prairie provinces) for his summer break and brought them
>> with him. He just phoned after arriving at his initial stop in Canada
>> (Edmonton) before changing planes, and upon landing, Canada Customs
>> confiscated the cans, because "they were made in Mexico". I had a
>> feeling that might happen, even advising my son before his flight to
>> surrender them to Customs if they gave him any flak about them.
>>
>> So, for us Canucks, any idea where I can get powdered milk? And real
>> milk (whole), not that skim stuff.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jiffypop
>>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:33:49 -0700
>> From: Brian Lewis <brianle8 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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>> I too need a wide toe box --- but not an overall wide shoe. In my
>> case it's
>> due to "bunionettes", little-toe side bunions. The alternative to a
>> decently wide --- and decently shaped --- toe box was surgery.
>> Bleh.
>>
>> My solution was Golite brand shoes, I used the Sun Dragon II's for my
>> thru-hike last year. It's true that they aren't as durable as a
>> lot of
>> shoes, but I think this is overstated. Indeed the cross-the-toe
>> fabric
>> starts to rip out after 200 - 300 miles, very much depending on
>> chance and
>> what particular debris or rock the trail has to offer. So I end up
>> walking
>> for the other ~half the shoe lifetime with increasingly ripped up
>> above-the-toe-box fabric. So what, sez I, the shoes are
>> comfortable and
>> work for my feet. On occasion a little debris gets into the shoe
>> that way,
>> which just made it easier for me to solve the "gaitors or no gaitors"
>> question (in favor of no-gaiter simplicity, plus long pant legs keep
>> most
>> stuff out).
>>
>> I'd use the same shoes if I were to do it again, and indeed if I end
>> up
>> getting on another long trail I'll go with the same shoes.
>>
>> I'm not sure that model is much available anymore, however ---
>> looking at
>> Golite shoe distributors (Zappos.com, Backcountry.com) I'm just
>> seeing newer
>> models. From the pictures, it's clear that they still have the nice
>> toe box
>> shape, dunno about other factors on other models. I'd have a look at
>> Zappos.
>>
>> If anyone gets good experience (a lot of miles) on a pair of some
>> other/newer model of Golite's, I'd appreciate their feedback, as at
>> some
>> point I'll use up the couple of backup pairs I've got in reserve!
>>
>>
>> Brian Lewis / Gadget '08
>> http://postholer.com/brianle
>>
>>
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>> Message: 9
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:52:48 -0700
>> From: David Plotnikoff <david at emeraldlake.com>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Tahoe and Truckee dining update
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <f06230900c66dcc4f1ab3@[192.168.1.100]>
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>> Hello from a longtime list-lurker.
>>
>> I have just returned from a very satisfying climbing trip to Tahoe.
>> (Trivia note: At Donner Summit, right ON the PCT is some of the
>> greatest climbing in the Western US -- School Rock, Baboon Crag,
>> Grouse Slabs, etc.)
>>
>> Time to update folks on the restaurant situation in Truckee/Tahoe.
>>
>> Most important amendment to the Tahoe City/Truckee page at
>> http://www.emeraldlake.com/pctguide/pcttaho.html
>>
>> The Donner Ski Ranch bar, which was recently the only on-the-trail
>> watering hole and restaurant before Belden, has cut hours from 7 days
>> a week to Fridays-Sundays. Nobos take note.
>>
>> I've also added four new restaurant listings to the Tahoe
>> City/Truckee page and the celebrated Burger Lounge to the South Lake
>> Tahoe page.
>>
>> The main link for Best On The Crest is, as always,
>>
>> http://www.emeraldlake.com/pctguide/
>>
>> All my best to the Class of 2009.
>>
>> DP
>>
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>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:32:17 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Nathan Miller <erccmacfitheal at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Eyes in the dark
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <686793.81063.qm at web44810.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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>>
>>
>>> It could have been Reinhold Metzger. Were there any
>>> female in your group?
>>
>> No, I was alone.
>>
>> -Nathan Miller
>> Newberg, OR
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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