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    freeze dried foods.....

    I'd like to hear folk's favorite quality freeze dried foods (brands and meal types).....if you had to carry food for a week...what might they be??? Thanks!!
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    External antenna for hiking GPSr

    I have a Garmin Etrex Vista, and found the same problem. I got a Garmin see thru GPS case that I clip onto the top edge of my pack and it "backtracks" very well for me, without the use of an external antenna. The Garmin case is made for the Vista and has the proper openings to allow the...
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    New hiking poles?

    I have always just used a homemade wooden hiking staff over the years but I am wondering about going to hiking/treking poles, since so many have extolled their virtues. I understand you may gain 10-20% energy savings by using them, going from a biped to a quadriped...... What should I...
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    Maine mountain lists

    where might I find those lists? Thanks
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    Maine mountain lists

    There are the NH 48 (4,000 footer) list, New England hundred highest, etc etc. Are there any lists for Maine such as Maine top 50 or Maine hundred Highest, or similar lists? Just wondering....
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    Extended life expectancy???

    Hi there; from what I gathered, the Sestamibi test is not fail safe....maybe 80% accurate. Of course, the gold standard is the coronary cath lab, but runs more risks and is ussually only used if there has been episodes of chest pains or cardiac problems. I say live well, exercise, and...
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    Extended life expectancy???

    you never know.... I have been a very avid hiker, mtn rescue search & rescue spec. wildlands firefighter, etc etc....even at 51 running a 10 mile 1/2 marathon. Last year I felt I could not keep up with the others on the trail, and snowshowing had me feeling I was frosting my lungs in the...
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    Maine & Canada Peaks

    Neat mapping and gps notes Hi there........I was impressed with your mapping and gps notes on your websites....what mapping/gps software do you use to download onto your website???? Thanks..........Pete Kingfield, Maine :)
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