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Post by reuben on Aug 11, 2015 12:35:18 GMT -8
I think that my dream hike might be to go fishing for a couple of weeks with markskor. Anywhere.
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Post by BlueBear on Aug 11, 2015 12:52:53 GMT -8
Minus the big trip to Greenland this year (which I really shouldn't discount, although it wasn't "backpacking" at all), no big trips this year. Minus a few short weekends, the summer has primarily been focused upon writing, which I despise (I love having written, I just hate writing, and dissertation/manuscript work is the least fun of all IMO). But my wife Barbara just suggested earlier this week that I get out for a week (or so) to do any trip I want this September, to recharge my batteries. She can see I need it. I love her very much. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I'm thinking of a week in the Olympic mountains (or rather, the valleys), which I haven't done in long enough that it's time to go back. A good week of bushwhack wandering through epic old-growth rainforests should do the trick. Did I mention how much I love my wife? ![flowerBurst](//storage.proboards.com/6271026/images/QzaZV8nhoAftzeGg5IbU.gif)
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Post by amaruq on Aug 11, 2015 17:13:19 GMT -8
"North American" backpacking-wise, probably nothing until September/October, even then only smaller weekend jaunts. I'd like to get a solo week in, but doubt the partner would let me. She worries.
For trips/adventures in general, I leave for the Kansai region of Japan on Friday. Only some day hiking has been planned in the forests around Koyasan (Koyasan itself is only a day trip out of Osaka), the rest of the time will be spent enjoying the Japanese culture.
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Post by graywolf on Aug 12, 2015 4:14:41 GMT -8
I will be doing a 5 day backpacking trip in Oct. in the Deep Creek Mountains Wilderness Study Area in Western Utah near the Nevada border. I'm hoping to see some Bristlecone Pine which grow there. Lots of elevation gain too. The Deep Creek Mountains have a higher vertical rise than the Grand Tetons.
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Post by tipiwalter on Aug 12, 2015 4:15:10 GMT -8
Let's see, in January I pulled a 22 day trip into the Arctic Blast of the Southeast mountains of TN and NC. In February I did a short 15 day trip in the Citico wilderness. In March I did a 22 day trip in Slickrock wilderness with the Cranbrook school out of Michigan. In April there was an 18 day trip with Amy Willow for a BMT thruhike. In May I did a 21 day trip to clear some trail loops in the NC mountains. In July I pulled a 20 day trip to do the Bald River/Kirkland/State Line/Brookshire loop in TN. My next trip God willing will be an 18 day exploration of the Snowbird backcountry in NC. ![](https://tipiwalter.smugmug.com/Backpack-2015-Trips-161/SNOWBIRD-PRETRIP/i-zPkZdKd/0/L/CABIN%20TRIP%202015%20MISC%20031-L.jpg) ![](https://tipiwalter.smugmug.com/Backpack-2015-Trips-161/SNOWBIRD-PRETRIP/i-qZqspbJ/0/L/CABIN%20TRIP%202015%20MISC%20032-L.jpg)
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Aug 12, 2015 5:09:28 GMT -8
So overly busy at work that I can't take time off. And no end in sight. Sad really.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Aug 12, 2015 8:51:42 GMT -8
Hopefully you are raking in the big bucks and making it all worthwhile! Nope... salary. Let's just say there better be a nice Xmas bonus this year.
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amaruq
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Post by amaruq on Aug 12, 2015 9:16:55 GMT -8
Ooooh... one of my favorite countries to visit! Have a safe and fantastic trip!! Thanks! It's my first time there, so I'll be wide-eyed for most of the trip. Look forward to some pictures and maybe a TR on the hiking part(s).
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Post by trinity on Aug 12, 2015 9:33:03 GMT -8
For trips/adventures in general, I leave for the Kansai region of Japan on Friday. Only some day hiking has been planned in the forests around Koyasan (Koyasan itself is only a day trip out of Osaka), the rest of the time will be spent enjoying the Japanese culture. I visited Koyasan back in 1981, it is a beautiful and fascinating place. My first ever backpacking trip was in Japan that same year, at Ominesan. Hope you have a great time.
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Post by rebeccad on Aug 12, 2015 10:38:05 GMT -8
I'm headed out tomorrow on a different sort of expedition...taking Eldest Son to Colorado...and leaving him! I'm driving RT to Co Springs, 2 days out, 3 back, and 2 days in town to get him settled in his college dorm.
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Post by Westy on Aug 12, 2015 13:24:26 GMT -8
Recently returned from a major trek. No immediate or confirmed future plans. Struggling to get back in the world and address commitments and responsibilities. About the only for sure thing is purchasing pre-season ski passes.
Likely objective for next year: Is to finish the Colorado 100 highest peaks, currently at 99/104. Have 5 left, Ice, Thunder Pyramid, Jagged, Teapot and Dallas.
Oh, forgot about Greenland, have always wanted to replicate the Nansen Crossing. Have invested in a couple of Colorado Lottery tickets to do so.
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Post by BigLoad on Aug 12, 2015 17:24:30 GMT -8
... have always wanted to replicate the Nansen Crossing. That would be awesome!!
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Post by BlueBear on Aug 12, 2015 19:46:39 GMT -8
Oh, forgot about Greenland, have always wanted to replicate the Nansen Crossing. Have invested in a couple of Colorado Lottery tickets to do so. It's expensive, sure, but not unimaginably so. If you ever decided to bite at that, let me know. There are logistical resources up there that can be taken advantage of, some of which I've been learning more about in the past few years. (<~~~ Avatar taken in the middle of Greenland, not all that terribly far from the Nansen crossing you speak of.)
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Post by Westy on Aug 13, 2015 4:42:42 GMT -8
not all that terribly far from the Nansen Has been stuck in my head since reading "Nansen" by Roland Huntford. I enjoy slogging on skis and even bought a Wilderness Experience Kinder Sled when our kids were little with the BaseCamp conversion just in case. Keep learning about those resources!
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Post by BlueBear on Aug 13, 2015 8:36:43 GMT -8
If you want to make the ski trip quicker, invest in one of these. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) ![](http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/archives/2007/703/70330/news/nunavut/70330_14_South%20Pole%20kite-skiing.jpg) That may not be *exactly* the way Nansen did it, but nonetheless. :D I could give you some advice on acquiring supplies, navigating the permitting process (and SAR insurance requirements), etc. I've done it several times (to clarify: the permitting, not the Nansen traverse). It's a bit daunting at first, but not unimaginably so. Our traverses tend to be more on the "heavy" side. But we probably carry more drilling and radar equipment than y'all will, so take that FWIW. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) ![](https://gobluehiker.smugmug.com/Travel/Greenland-ACT-2013/i-hPSxfs6/0/M/DSCN0868-M.jpg) - Mike
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