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Thanks guys for the input. I feel a little better having others reinforce my concerns. She came to me initially asking if Brian and I wanted to join in on the trip but since they are heading up mid week and I have this awful thing called "work", I had to decline the invite. BTW, I am not sure...

Hi everyone !!! It has been so long since I have posted that I am not even sure how many of my old VFTT buddies still post and read here . . . However, I have a situation that has me pondering and would love to hear other people's input/feedback: Here is the situation: I have a friend who has...

We'll be there . . . whoohoo!!!

We decided to replace our A720 with a A1100IS. It has everything we need except the manual controls. Hopefully it was a good decision. Guess we could always get yet another one after we save up the money. :) We need optical viewfinder AA batteries lightweight takes great pictures Brian...

I have a Canon A720 as well that I bought at the end of 2007. It is doing the exact same thing described here. We have tried every kind of battery and it drains it in hours. I actually came on VFTT tonight and searched for cameras because we need to replace this battery draining camera. The...

So, I have been checking in and checking in for days now . . . waiting to see what if anything was posted. CONGRATULATIONS !!! I am, as always, beyond impressed. It struck me after we parted ways on Cabot, that the first time I ever met you was on a cold, windy morning before sunrise at...

They were swarming and biting me in the Catskills this past weekend. I am guessing they will be worse this weekend after the warm temps.

Congrats, what an amazing accomplishment. sli74

I have 5 more spots left on this trip and would love to fill them if anyone is interested. :) sli74

I have gotten and continue to get all sorts of unsolicited advice and judgement from other hikers on the trail. I find that the more experienced I get, the less it annoys me . . . I know that no matter the reason behind their need to force their judgement on me, most of the time "they" are...

CONGRATS !!!! Sorry we cannot be there to help celebrate but we will be thinking of you and wishing you blue skies. :)

I definitely don't know everything, sometimes I know next to nothing AND I carry everything but the kitchen sink but I would hardly call myself a novice hiker or one who just goes on a few AMC trips. It isn't just novice hikers who think they know everything who believe he should have had...

Come on out Stinkyfeet and maybe we'll get some "new to us" gear :D And we'll be sure to bring our snowshoes ;) sli74

You know what I wonder? Why do the people who are so obviously bothered by "threads like this" continue to read, comment and beat up on those wanting to discuss it? If it bores you, makes you yawn, upsets you, angers you, DON'T read it. It's as simple as that. sli74

I can't actually remember but I don't think I carried snowshoes up Rainier and most definitely did not need or use them. I think it might depend on the time of year. sli74

Glad he got out safely.

On my 2 trips up Rainier, my pack weighed 57 pounds and 55 pounds respectively. The first year, the full pack only went to Camp Muir and the second year, it went to the Flats. On summit day each year my pack weighed probably about 25 pounds (mostly emergency gear). 85 pounds was probably...

I have hiked solo numerous times and will do so again if the opportunity presents itself. But, I do leave info with a loved one and an ETA so I am just half an idiot . . . :D I read his book and found it interesting. He took LOTS of risks in his life and though I do believe this particular...

Awesome !!!

Nice TR !! I have Springer Fever BAD and reading your great TR just about sent me over the edge. Best of luck to TOG, I just KNOW he will have a wonderful hike. sli74