[pct-l] Multi-Vitamin Recomendation

Sat Feb 6 21:05:51 CST 2010

Planning for a NoBo thru-hike this year and wondering about multi-vitamins... I know this is a personal preference but does anybody have a favorite... my girlfriend has the same question so it doesn't have to mens or womens specific.  Thanks for the feedback.  Happy trails.

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> 1. Re: Aqua Mira water purifier tablets
> (Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com)
> 2. Scanning Guidebooks (Kathryn Zimmerman)
> 3. Re: Scanning Guidebooks (Gary Wright)
> 4. Re: RE Washington Re-route (Scott Herriott)
> 5. Re: Scanning Guidebooks (Kathryn Zimmerman)
> 6. Re: Scanning Guidebooks (Jim & Jane Moody)
> 7. Re: Scanning Guidebooks (Kathryn Zimmerman)
> 8. Re: Big snow: VVR, Red's Meadow, Muir Ranch? (Jim Keener ( J J ))
> 9. Re: Mr.Zip (Scott Herriott)
> 10. Re: Aqua Mira water purifier tablets (Paul Bodnar)
> 11. Re: campfire permits (patti kulesz)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:38:39 -0800
> From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com
> <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Aqua Mira water purifier tablets
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> I found that wait times were not really that important when it came 
> to drinking water, especially where water sources are far apart. It 
> can be good to take a little rest at a water source. Fill all your 
> bottles and put the Aquamira in. Have a snack and rest your feet 
> until it's ready, drink down a whole liter, refill, add more Aquamira 
> and away you go.
> 
> Where water sources are closer together, it is less convenient 
> because you don't want to rest every time you fill up your small 
> bottle. So you have to carry more water than you need, which is a 
> pain. It's also not convenient when you need really cold water like 
> to make instant pudding. There's a way around both these problems, 
> but it's not popular among the more safety-minded folks.
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:24:56 -0500
> From: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> To: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I was wondering if anyone out there has, by chance, has scanned in the
> guidebooks to a pdf file for storing and viewing on their phone? If so,
> would they be willing to share the file? I've bought the books, but they
> are sooooo heavy. I've thought about ripping them apart and may do that, or
> I may just stand by a copier for days on end and scan them. Just a thought
> - let's use the technology!
> 
> Bag Lady
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:32:41 -0500
> From: Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> To: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> 
> On Feb 6, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kathryn Zimmerman wrote:
> 
> > I was wondering if anyone out there has, by chance, has scanned in the
> > guidebooks to a pdf file for storing and viewing on their phone? If so,
> > would they be willing to share the file? I've bought the books, but they
> > are sooooo heavy. I've thought about ripping them apart and may do that, or
> > I may just stand by a copier for days on end and scan them. Just a thought
> > - let's use the technology!
> 
> Ripping them apart is the standard practice. I don't think I saw
> anyone carrying the complete guide book. I wouldn't want my only map
> to be an electronic one.
> 
> Radar
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:44:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: Scott Herriott <yetifan at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] RE Washington Re-route
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Iceaxe wrote:
> 
> 
> <But just like every other "scare" story it evaporated and succumbed to the careful and dedicated footsteps of thru-hikers "on a mission"
> I loved?Glacier Peak?even with the rain and snow flurries.
> Take Heart?class of 2010. Go Through!>
> 
> 
> I second that emotion.
> Though some of the blowdowns were a bit tough to get around (over 130 of them), overall, it was a great adventure.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Squatch
> www.walkpct.com
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> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:49:06 -0500
> From: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> To: Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
> Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I plan on carrying the Atlas, but there's so much good info in the
> Guidebooks that I'd like to have them as a reference...
> 
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> > On Feb 6, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kathryn Zimmerman wrote:
> >
> > > I was wondering if anyone out there has, by chance, has scanned in the
> > > guidebooks to a pdf file for storing and viewing on their phone? If so,
> > > would they be willing to share the file? I've bought the books, but they
> > > are sooooo heavy. I've thought about ripping them apart and may do that,
> > or
> > > I may just stand by a copier for days on end and scan them. Just a
> > thought
> > > - let's use the technology!
> >
> > Ripping them apart is the standard practice. I don't think I saw
> > anyone carrying the complete guide book. I wouldn't want my only map
> > to be an electronic one.
> >
> > Radar
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> - Kathryn
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 23:56:12 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> To: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Gary Wright
> <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
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> 
> Bag Lady, 
> 
> Copying electronically and sharing could raise copyright issues.? You might check with WP first. 
> 
> Mango 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kathryn Zimmerman" <thebaglady07 at gmail.com> 
> To: "Gary Wright" <gwtmp01 at mac.com> 
> Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
> Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:49:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks 
> 
> I plan on carrying the Atlas, but there's so much good info in the 
> Guidebooks that I'd like to have them as a reference... 
> 
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com> wrote: 
> 
> > 
> > On Feb 6, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kathryn Zimmerman wrote: 
> > 
> > > I was wondering if anyone out there has, by chance, has scanned in the 
> > > guidebooks to a pdf file for storing and viewing on their phone? ?If so, 
> > > would they be willing to share the file? ?I've bought the books, but they 
> > > are sooooo heavy. ?I've thought about ripping them apart and may do that, 
> > or 
> > > I may just stand by a copier for days on end and scan them. ?Just a 
> > thought 
> > > - let's use the technology! 
> > 
> > Ripping them apart is the standard practice. ?I don't think I saw 
> > anyone carrying the complete guide book. ?I wouldn't want my only map 
> > to be an electronic one. 
> > 
> > Radar 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> - Kathryn 
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:03:07 -0500
> From: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> To: "Jim & Jane Moody" <moodyjj at comcast.net>
> Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Gary Wright
> <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
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> I thought about that. That's why I wanted to stress that I had bought
> them. Maybe we need Amazon to put them on their Kindle for the iPhone
> listing! Wouldn't that be great!!!!
> 
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:56 PM, Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net>wrote:
> 
> > Bag Lady,
> >
> > Copying electronically and sharing could raise copyright issues. You might
> > check with WP first.
> >
> > Mango
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kathryn Zimmerman" <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> > To: "Gary Wright" <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
> > Cc: "pct-L backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:49:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scanning Guidebooks
> >
> > I plan on carrying the Atlas, but there's so much good info in the
> > Guidebooks that I'd like to have them as a reference...
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > On Feb 6, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kathryn Zimmerman wrote:
> > >
> > > > I was wondering if anyone out there has, by chance, has scanned in the
> > > > guidebooks to a pdf file for storing and viewing on their phone? If
> > so,
> > > > would they be willing to share the file? I've bought the books, but
> > they
> > > > are sooooo heavy. I've thought about ripping them apart and may do
> > that,
> > > or
> > > > I may just stand by a copier for days on end and scan them. Just a
> > > thought
> > > > - let's use the technology!
> > >
> > > Ripping them apart is the standard practice. I don't think I saw
> > > anyone carrying the complete guide book. I wouldn't want my only map
> > > to be an electronic one.
> > >
> > > Radar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > - Kathryn
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> 
> -- 
> - Kathryn
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:11:43 -0800
> From: "Jim Keener ( J J )" <pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Big snow: VVR, Red's Meadow, Muir Ranch?
> To: enyapjr at comcast.net
> Cc: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Jim,
> 
> This is great information. Saver stuff. I am grateful.
> 
> Jim Keener ( J J )
> _________________
> 
> jj at ridgetrailhiker.com
> http://ridgetrailhiker.com
> http://olderhealthier.com
> 
> 
> 
> On Feb 6, 2010, at 1:54 PM, enyapjr at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> >> What is the likelihood of VVR, Red's Meadow, etc. not being open due to snow mid-June to mid-July?
> > 
> > Normally 'good', but can be highly variable - and it's still too early to tell for the 2010 season!
> > 
> > You've already heard from Bill at VVR, <http://edisonlake.com/> -
> > they anticipate opening Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, 5/29/10)...
> > 
> > Muir Trail Ranch anticipates opening Saturday, June 19, depending "on the snowpack, which we can?t predict yet."
> > See <http://www.muirtrailranch.com/resupply.html>...
> > 
> > Devils Postpile NM - "Typically the monument opens some time within the first week of June, 
> > but this is highly weather dependent."
> > See <http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm>...
> > Reds Meadow Resort (see <http://www.redsmeadow.com/>) package pick-up form states:
> > "Applicable Only Between June 15-October 1 approximately"...
> > 
> > Tioga Pass Road (Hwy 120) normally opens in May, see <http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm>
> > for opening date history... The Tuolumne Meadows Store & PO can't open until the highway does, of course...
> > Once plowing starts to open the road, check status at <http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm>...
> > 
> > Hope that helps!
> > 
> > Happy trails!!!
> > Jim (PITA)
> > 
> > 
> > Support the Pacific Crest Trail Association and its mission:
> > Protect, preserve, and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail...
> > Join, renew, or donate today: <http://www.pcta.org/>
> > 
> > "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul." - Edward Abbey
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:34:27 -0800 (PST)
> From: Scott Herriott <yetifan at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Mr.Zip
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Iceaxe wrote:
> 
> <Hey, does anyone know a thru-hiker by the name of Mr.Zip?>
> 
> 
> I met and interviewed Mr. Zip for "Even More Walking" in '06 at Old Station.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Squatch
> www.walkpct.com
> 
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> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:35:58 -0500
> From: Paul Bodnar <paulbodnar at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Aqua Mira water purifier tablets
> To: pct-L backcountry.net <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> 
> If you carry more than 11 ounces of extra water (less than a pint) when using Aquamira then why not carry a water filter? For example the Katadyn Hiker weighs in at 11 ounces (again just an example no endorsement here). Wouldn't that be lighter than carrying extra water to save weight by using Aquamira. Plus it appears cheaper per liter to use a water filter than buying Aquamira.... And you can drink water immediately with a filter. Plus a water filter doesn't evaporate or spill like Aquamira.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm not endorsing or representing any of these products. Data is for comparison and educational purposes only.
> 
> 
> 
> Aquamira $7.95 for 12 tablets, each tablet treats a liter ($0.66/ liter)
> 
> Aquamira $13.95 for 24 tablets, each tablet treats a liter ($0.58/ liter)
> 
> Aquamira $13.50 in small bottles treats about 30 gallons or 113 liters ($0.12/ liter)
> 
> Aquamira $16.95 in large 2 ounce bottle treats about 55-60 gallons or 208-227 liters ($0.07-$0.08/ liter)
> 
> 
> 
> Katadyn Hiker replacement filter $39.98 treats about 200 gallons or 757 liters ($0.05/ liter)
> 
> 
> 
> Data shown above was obtained from the manufacturer specifications actual results may vary.
> 
> 
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Where water sources are closer together, it is less convenient 
> > because you don't want to rest every time you fill up your small 
> > bottle. So you have to carry more water than you need, which is a 
> > pain. 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 11
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:26:25 -0800 (PST)
> From: patti kulesz <peprmintpati88 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] campfire permits
> To: Megan Connors <meganconnors3 at hotmail.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net,
> Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob at comcast.net>
> Message-ID: <348682.15035.qm at web54404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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> http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72DTUE8TAwjQL8h2VAQAMtzFUw!!/?ss=110507&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSM9_034055&navid=160100000000000&pnavid=160000000000000&position=Feature*&ttype=detailfull&pname=Los%20Padres%20National%20Forest-%20Recreation%20Passes%20&%20Permits
> scroll down to the bottom to download a copy (NOT SIGNED) and fax it to one of the mentioned #'s on this link page. U will most likely get it back within 24 hours. this is how I have always gotten mine and it's fast and I KNOW that it's legit b/c an actual person signed it.
> 
> patti?Sugar Moma PCT 09!
> www.hikestrong2010.com?hiking again in 2010 for cancer!?
> 
> --- On Sat, 2/6/10, Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> From: Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] campfire permits
> To: "Megan Connors" <meganconnors3 at hotmail.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7:41 AM
> 
> They just haven't gotten around to up-dating them yet. They do this every year. Just be patient and check back every 30 days.
> ? ----- Original Message ----- 
> ? From: Megan Connors 
> ? To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
> ? Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:30 AM
> ? Subject: [pct-l] campfire permits
> 
> 
> 
> ? I'm having trouble getting an online campfire permit for California. The only one I can find expires in '09. Does anyone know if there is a current permit available yet or have they stopped allowing online permits?? ? ? 
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