What pants do people wear for very cold (0 °F / -18 °C, and colder) weather hiking? Just rain shell pants and wool long underwear? Surely there are insulated pants suitable for hiking?
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posted by mnemonic
on Mar 21, 2013 -
28 answers
My girlfriend and I are leaving for a vacation in Chile in about a week. We'll be spending most of our time hiking and seeing glaciers and penguins in southern Patagonia, with a few days in Santiago at the end. I'd like to bring a compact, versatile, weatherproof camera with great image quality, 15-20x zoom, and good low-light performance -- but compromises must be made. What kind of camera should I take with me? My budget is $300-750.
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posted by Serf
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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Looking for camping and hiking spots in the Sierras and foothills where I can take our 4.5-year-old son and/or our dog.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on May 29, 2012 -
6 answers
Seeking suggestions for dog-friendly camping and hiking in the Upper Midwest -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula.
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posted by compartment
on May 8, 2012 -
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Have you used high quality leather work boots (Danner / Hathorn / Wesco) in the snow? With proper care do you find that these boots are adequate for occasional use in snow?
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posted by jnnla
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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I am going to hike the Chilkoot Pass trail in Southeast Alaska at the end of August. Any recommendations, suggestions?
posted by Belle O'Cosity
on Jul 24, 2011 -
6 answers
Things to do in the Eastern Sierras and Mono / Inyo counties, California! Your favorites?
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posted by jnnla
on Jun 30, 2011 -
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I'm going to be in Nevada City, California for work next week, and I'm planning to add on an extra personal day or two to the trip. What town to stay in for the personal day to best enable fun activities, and what to do?
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posted by soleiluna
on Jun 15, 2010 -
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I am wanting to enjoy some outdoor exploration this year in Washington state. The catch is, I have multiple sclerosis and my ability to walk is severely hampered (I can walk short distances- maybe about a city block or 2 at a time, sometimes I need a cane, but not wheelchair bound). Where should I go?
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posted by evilcupcakes
on Apr 21, 2010 -
14 answers
I know the park exists. I know the trail exists. I have my hiking shoes, my camera, and a car. Now where the heck is the trailhead?
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posted by schroedinger
on Feb 21, 2010 -
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Has anyone been to the Forlorn Lakes in WA? Looking for hikes, etc. to do.
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posted by Jsn7821
on Jul 29, 2009 -
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Sometime from March to early summertime several of us would like to go on a backpacking trip from NYC. I need to hear about nice hikes in the Catskills.
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posted by TheOnlyCoolTim
on Jan 23, 2009 -
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White Mountains Hiking. Need a great dayhike for two middle-aged women and two teens, all fit and adventurous. What would you recommend?
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posted by Miko
on Jul 6, 2008 -
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What's a good place to take my Mom hiking in the Olympia, WA area? She's got endurance for a decently long, steep walk, but she's afraid of heights and won't walk on loose or slippery surfaces.
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posted by scose
on Jun 15, 2008 -
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US backpacker bored with the Southern Deciduous Forest ecosystem. Any suggestions in the Southeast?
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posted by dondiego87
on Apr 14, 2008 -
11 answers
Where can I commune with nature in Maryland? Tell me about the beautiful places I can go hiking within an easy drive of Baltimore, MD.
posted by killdevil
on Apr 9, 2008 -
20 answers
I am trying to buy a LED headlamp on ebay...they range in brightness from 8 to 30+ and the one I want is 8. Is that goint to be bright enough for pitching a tent in the dark? I tried to look up LED levels on the inter-web but all I found was scientific mumbo jumbo, can someone just tell me which one to buy please!? Thanks
posted by madmamasmith
on Mar 29, 2008 -
13 answers
Is it possible to take a Digital Elevation Model of my favorite wilderness area and using OS X run some slope calculations in order to find new hike-able paths though an otherwise treacherous terrain?
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posted by jlowen
on Dec 1, 2007 -
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I am looking for some good hiking trails near NYC that are easily accessible via public transportation that aren't too long (over 6 miles total) or too steep (no Breakneck Ridge for me yet, thanks). I am also looking for a good hiking club to join in NYC.
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posted by Empyrean_72
on Jun 28, 2007 -
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So, I was recently told that I would be joining the Girl Scouts. Here's the thing... I'm a 35 year old male.
Help me be a great Girl Scouts dad!
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posted by BruceL
on Sep 18, 2006 -
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I'm looking for things to do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks this Veteran's Day weekend.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on Nov 8, 2005 -
3 answers
I do a lot of hill hiking in hot weather, up and down on both paved and unpaved trails. I have a high arch and underpronate. How can I zero in on some good trail shoes? I don't want full-fledged hiking boots, just cushioned trail runners with toe & sole protection for the pebbly & stony parts.
posted by mono blanco
on Apr 19, 2005 -
6 answers
HikingFilter: Two fairly fit, moderately experienced hikers looking for some new challenges. One would be for February, one in April and the limitations include anywhere in the Northern US/Canada. Suggestions?
posted by dflemingdotorg
on Jan 6, 2005 -
16 answers
