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I just found this group yesterday, so I'm writing my introduction despite that it seems a bit slow here. I live in Iowa and do most of my hiking throughout the year in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. About once each year, I do a fast-paced road trip where I do/see stuff during the day and then drive to the next destination at night. This last trip was out west, and was 6,000 miles in 10 days. Between several national parks, I hiked a total of 63 miles.
I've decided I need to get into better shape for a few reasons, one of which is to experience more of the outdoors. Sometime in the next few years, I would like to go back to Glacier National Park and do a multi-day hiking / backpacking trip. Additionally, climbing Mt. Rainier is on my list for someday when I'm in better shape.1 -
If you couldn’t tell from the screen name I like my activities to be outside. In fact, the whole reason I got on MFP in the first place was after a 2009 trip to Rocky Mountain National Park I realized I was not in shape enough to do half the things I wanted to do in the park. So I changed my lifestyle for the most part. (still have some things to work on). However, I started running, cycling and anything else I could think of that was outside and involved being under my own power. Last year a co-worker and I got into Adventure Racing. We did 2 long events (8+ hours). We’ll be doing another one in July that’s “only” 6 hours. I think if label yourself a backpacker you should look into Adventure Racing.
As for actual backpacking. I haven’t backpacked in 20 years since I was in Boy Scouts. However, next summer my family and I are going to Yellowstone. My thought is there is no way I’m driving out to Yellowstone and not doing some back country camping. With that as the long term goal my brother and I have planned a couple of shakedown trips that we’re currently gearing up and training for. The first is this September in the Wichita Mts in Oklahoma. We already have our permits. The 2nd will probably be in the Ozarks on the Buffalo river trail or the Ozark Highlands Trail next spring, and then the Yellowstone trip over the summer.
So that’s why I’m here. I look forward to exchanging gear ideas, and reading about other people’s trips and adventures.1 -
Hi all! I am happy to see a group for hikers and backpackers. I live in the PNW and am surrounded by wonderful places to hike. I have been really into hiking since 1999 but have been backpacking with my family for the last five years. There are so many beautiful places that I love to hike that I can't say what is my favorite. I have been to Olympic National Park (all over since it is just North of where I am at), North Cascades National Park, Mt. Rainier, many of the near by state parks, and Glacier National Park. I am blessed to live in such a beautiful region. There is still so much in this region I have not seen yet.
At the end of summer my husband and I usually have our son watched (though he goes on most of our trips) and try to do a good long trip as the end to our hiking season. Last year we did 37 miles in three nights. We usually work our way up to that starting early spring and gradually increase the mileage and elevation. I do not usually watch my weight or what I eat, but I have noticed that the weight seems to have crept up on me. We did a recent trip a few days ago, about 15 miles in a 2 night trip with some steep elevation on the second day, and I had to admit that my weight was a definite disadvantage to me. That is why I have come back to MFP. I want to make sure I will be able to do our traditional huge trip at the end of summer and be able to keep up with my son and husband doing what we love for many years to come.1 -
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I've been on MFP a while now and just recently decided to reactivate my interest in hiking and maybe back packing. I Backpacked with my dad as a kid and had the awesome opportunity to trek in Nepal while in the Peace Corps 20 years ago. I recently came up the idea to do part of the PCT in 2 years for my 50th birthday. I like this idea as it would give me something to train for now. I live in the Portland, Oregon area and have easy access to near by day hikes and over nighters. What I need is a woman buddy who would like to go hiking sometimes. I walk about a 15 min/mile pace without packing any weight and I am in generally fit shape. So if you are in area send me a message.1 -
Wow five months with no activity but I am throwing in my hat anyway. Hiking is pretty much my only vice and one I'm not willing to give up. Living in S. AZ now and section hiking the AZT until I can quit the rat race and bag it in a thru (maybe a YoYo?) Anyway many miles under the belt and someday hope to be a Triple Crown guy. If anybody who loves hiking FR me already...0
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OldChief14 wrote: »Wow five months with no activity but I am throwing in my hat anyway. Hiking is pretty much my only vice and one I'm not willing to give up. Living in S. AZ now and section hiking the AZT until I can quit the rat race and bag it in a thru (maybe a YoYo?) Anyway many miles under the belt and someday hope to be a Triple Crown guy. If anybody who loves hiking FR me already...
I just joined today too! I am most at home out there on the trail! Someone suggested this group on the larger forum...0 -
Hi! I'm really a runner who lost most of her running companions until spring. I just started hiking a little over a month ago. I know it's probably crazy insane to start this in the winter, but so far I'm loving it. I've been on one or 2 hikes a week, all in NH's White Mountains near where I live. I look forward to learning while doing & hopefully not breaking myself in the process.0
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Hi! I'm really a runner who lost most of her running companions until spring. I just started hiking a little over a month ago. I know it's probably crazy insane to start this in the winter, but so far I'm loving it. I've been on one or 2 hikes a week, all in NH's White Mountains near where I live. I look forward to learning while doing & hopefully not breaking myself in the process.
Welcome!
I will agree that winter hiking is quite a bit different, but just remember to be prepared, dress in layers, and bring the 10 essentials. Unfortunately where I live, it is very flat and cold also, so wind chill is a big risk. I imagine hiking in the mountains in the winter would provide more cover from wind, until you get towards the top.0 -
Just joined this group as I live in Bellingham, WA with some really spectacular hiking here. Hiking this morning on the Chuckanut Ridge Trail and had the San Juan Islands on my right and Mt Baker views on my left. What a beautiful way to start a day. Checking to make sure this is still an active group. Hopefully.
Russell
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@vets4vets It is not a super active group, as you can tell.
There was a representative for Bellingham, WA's tourism bureau with a booth at the Revel Rockies Marathon Expo in the Denver area on 6/1/19 (race was 6/2/19). Someday, perhaps, I'll make it to that area. But I recently moved to TN from IA and I think it will be awhile before I can make it.
Anyway, welcome to the group!1 -
Hello everyone!
My name is Jackie and hiking is a huge deal in my life. It helped me overcome depression and anxiety. I actually moved earlier in the year from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire just to hike more! Feel free to add me, I would love to connect with other fellow hikers.
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