MattC
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Though I'd start a separate thread about this, since so many brought it up on the lost snowshoe thread, and I've been wondering a lot about this lately. The other day myself and four others left full backpacks on the lookout shelf on the summit of Black Dome (Catskills) while we walked the short distance (.8 mile) over to the summit of Thomas Cole Mt. Another one of our group, plus four other guys, had already left their packs and were returning from Cole as we were on our way. This was the first time I had ever ditched gear. It felt pretty safe (and it was) since it was on a summit in winter and it was for a short time. However, I can think of many more scenarios in future where I'd like to leave gear that I might not be as sure about.
There's a lot that's self-evident. For instance, I agree w/ the remark someone made on the lost snowshoes thread about greater distance from the road usually = greater integrity. I'm just wondering if anyone wants to share experiences, advice, places to avoid, etc. All of this of course also applies to leaving a full camp while dayhiking.
Matt
There's a lot that's self-evident. For instance, I agree w/ the remark someone made on the lost snowshoes thread about greater distance from the road usually = greater integrity. I'm just wondering if anyone wants to share experiences, advice, places to avoid, etc. All of this of course also applies to leaving a full camp while dayhiking.
Matt