My girlfriend and I are planning for a 4-6 week hiking trip on the Colorado Trail. Any advice?
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Take lots of water and be prepared for anything.
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G'day\n\nIf you don't get an answer here, I suggest you ask in the newsgroup alt.rec.hiking, which is pretty active. If you don't have a newsgroup reader, you can access newsgroups via Google Groups.\n\nRegards\nAndrew
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I live in the North East, so I am more familiar with this area.  A great deal has to do with what kind of vacation you are planning, who you are vacationing with and how much time you have.\n\nI'm an avid hiker.  I have hiked various parts of the Long Path which starts at the George Washington Bridge in NYC and goes all the way to the Adirondacks - I've not done it as a through hike - but it's on my list of things I'd like to do.\n\nLeaf Season in autumn is spectacular - you could go "leaf peeping" following the foliage from Canada south - it's a time of amazing beauty.  I've hiked, ridden in ski lifts, and camped in leaf season and never had a bad time.\n\nNY State has done a remarkable job of setting aside large tracts of land for open space - hiking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting - tons of opportunities - and that's just NY.  The other states also have beautiful features - I was raised in CT - it's just smaller than NY.\n\nDid you know there's a 450 year old tree in NY?  I just learned that.\n\nAlso - there is now a full accessible trail at five degree angle, and camping cabins for wheelchair bound people who like to camp - managed by Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks in NY.\n\nI think the possibilities in this area are endless and even though I live here, I am always discovering something new.\n\nHappy Trails.
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depends on the mountain, the trail (or lack thereof), and your level of physical fitness. Everest will be pretty hard; Thunderhead in the smokies requires good fitness; a broad trailed family mountain is usually very doable.  snow boarding in the summer is possible, especially at places where there's still snow and/or the pellet stuff; otherwise, it's a bit more dificult and you place yourself at a greater risk.
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First off, both of those places are very expensive, if you want a good but not populated place go to Ski Cooper. It doesn't have nearly as many runs but there is no one there and you can get a 3-Day pass for the price of getting a 1-Day at Breck or Vail. (Your gonna love Colorado!!)
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Get yourself a few pairs of Merino wool WigWam socks. WigWam socks are made for comfort on the trail. They are also customized to different sports and jobs. These are the socks for you. I'm not sure if they have their own website, but I know they're available at www.mec.com (Mountain Equipment Co-op). \n\nHappy Trails!
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Go to your provicial or national parks and get info on what's going on there. I worked in Algonquin Park here in Ontario for the last two summers, and they had lots of great stuff going on throughout the summer. Attend some of those events, and you'll no doubt meet people who are interested in trekking with you. Or you could find a good man that likes camping and hiking and go with him, lol.\n\nHappy Trails!
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do  the right thing , its good for her better for you. if you cant agree on anything between yourselfs [ and you should discuss it and try] give 30 days thats fair enough."blue guru" has it
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Have you checked out the National Park website for the Teton's? I think it has a few day and over night hikes on it.
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Try Rapid Transit Rafting in Estes.  They've been in business for a long time.  Many moons ago I worked for a competitor that has since gone out of business.  Rapid Transit can take you either on the Poudre River (Class II-IV) near Ft Collins or on the Colorado River (Class II-III) west of Kremmling.  Both places are a ways from Estes so expect to spend at least an hour on the road to access the river and again to return to Estes.  (Rapid Transit would be taking you in their van or bus, I think) The Poudre is closer to Estes than the Colorado, so a shorter drive.  The Colorado is more scenic while the Poudre has more whitewater.  Snowfall was a little above average this year, so both rivers will have decent flow.
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Yes. According to Stone Mountain Park there are two trails. Are you still with the same girlfriend after 30 years?
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www.trailsheaven.com  should help you out a little.
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First, I know Pasadena City College has a hiking group.  You could try contacting them.  Second, go into REI (south of the 210 on Santa Anita) and ask them.  They are helpful and even sell books of trails.\n\nThird, listen to me.  \n1.  If you want an easy hike to get to, go all the way up Lake Ave. until it dead ends into the mountain.  You'll see people parked there, and on the Right-hand side there is the start of the mt. Wilson trail.  Go up as far as you like.  \n\n2.  Eaton Canyon.  Take Colorado East until Altadena.  Turn Left on Altadena and take it North for several miles.  After you hit New York Ave., look on the Right for the turn in and parking lot to the Eaton Canyon park.\n\n3.  I'm not sure what this trail is called, but it leads to a waterfall and is pretty cool.  Go all the way up Lake, Ave.  When it dead-ends, hang a Left on Loma Alta Dr.  Follow Loma Alta until it is crossed by Glenrose.  Just after Glenrose there will be a road kind of tucked into the trees on your Right.  I believe there is a flashing yellow light outside the road.  I believe the road is called Mt. Lowe Road.  Anyway, follow it up, park when you see some trail heads.  Have fun.
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My husband hiked the John Muir Trail in 16 days in Sept of 2002, which is fairly fast. The link below is another hiker's log of their hike.
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It depend on what type of hiking you are doing and and the length of your time.  If its just a one day up-and-down then you don't need anything beside water and a good boots.  But if you're doing some hardcore hiking then you do need to prepare some gears.\n\nSome of the things that you need for hiking.\n\n-compass\n-two way radio\n-good sharp knife\n-water canteen\n-flashlight\n-Ropes\n-first aid kit\n-Boots\n-extra long socks\n-few t-shirt\n-Snacks\n\nYou should bring a cheap two way radio to accompany the cellphone.  Mostly like the cellphone will not work in mountains and high attitude since there are no antenna towers near by.  With a two way radio you can switch to the ranger channel and ask for assistance if you need it.  \n\nA good knife is a good survival gear in case you got tangle up with something.  \n\nAlways make sure your canteen is filled with water, you will need alot of water as you hike your way up. \n\nRope and first aid kit is your emergency gear which should help when in need of assistance; rope can secure any moving part like tieing a wood to a broken arm or stop circulation close to a snake bite.  \n\nAlways wear a boots and long sock for hiking. Boots are more durable than sneakers and will keep your feet secure from injury like twisted ankle, and long sock will prevent bugs cling to your lower legs.\n\nAlways bring an extra socks in case you got your feet wet, hiking with wet sock can be very uncomfortablel.\n\nIts also good to bring some snacks with you. When you're body are tire from low energy, you will lose your focus and tend to get hurt easily.  By eating snacks and drinking water it will give your body something to burn and give your body enough energy to find the next rest area.\n\nI think this should be it for a regular hiking.  Just don't camp and hike at the same time since it will definitely take more stuff to bring then the list above.\n\nHave fun~
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If you are only looking to complete the hike in the 15 hour cutoff, the 34 miles can be completed at a pace of just over 2 miles/hour, which is a leisurely walk (assuming you go straight through with no stopping). Elevation gain is not much of a factor. I would suggest focusing more on endurance training (hiking longer distances at a slower pace) than speed training. Might want to try hiking 5 miles one day. One day off. 8 miles. One day off. 12 miles. One day off. Etc. With a few days off before the event to rest and recover. This will allow your body and mind to get accustomed to the pace and distance. If you are wanting to substantially beat the 15 hour cutoff, focus more on jogging and faster paces. Just make sure your body is prepared for the 34 miles. I ran the Pikes Peak Ascent for the first time last year (13.32 miles, 7,815 ft. elevation gain) and focused my training on endurance hikes more than speed training. Good luck and repost to let us know how it goes.
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Angel~\nThe first thing that you should do is research where you are going. Know the terrain and how long you will be hiking. Is is mainly flat? Sandy, beach walking? Up and down hill walking on uneven terrain?  Lots of big rocks or boulders to walk over? I found plenty of websites for Andros Islands, just type it into a yahoo or google search engine.\nHow many miles per day and how many days? Are you camping too?  \nThe best thing you can have on you while hiking are comfortable & supportive shoes or boots.  If you're hiking on uneven terrain where you are steping on rocks or boulders and walking up hill and then back down, boots are probably better than shoes because they keep your ankles from twisting and there is a smaller chance of slipping, and you'll want boots if you are carrying a heavy backpack. You really have to go to a sporting goods store or outdoor clothing outfitter like REI, Adventure 16, Sports Authority, Oshman's, etc... and try the ones on that you like the best. You want to pay attention to comfort and the weight. You will not realize how heavy things are until you're walking long distances.\nI have Salomon hiking shoes, REI trekking boots that I only wear in really rouch terrain\nSecondly, only carry what you'll need. If you're just doing a day hike without camping you won't need much. Hydration packs, like Camelbaks are great because you carry water and the basic essentials in one pack. Or you can use a regular daypack with side pockets to carry 1 or 2 water bottles. You want to stay hydrated while hiking, it is very important for your safety and enjoyment to stay hydrated with water or sports drinks.\nIf you're just hiking for the day you do not need much. Water, hat or bandana to cover your neck or head, sunglasses, snack foods like energy bars or fruit are good, trail mixes are good too. Hiking makes you hungry so make sure you eat before, during, and after the hike. water, water, water too.\nSunscreen in a small container--> skin cancer is silent killer. doesn't matter how dark-skinned or tan you are.\nDo-take out what you bring in to any nature area. \nDon't leave any wrappers or trash\nDon't ever feed animals and respect their natural surroundings. Feeding animals causes them to become less affraid of people and when that happens they can come to too close to people and their lives become compromised...a whole seperate email for that subject.\nDo-Ask your friends what gear they like to use and what they don't like\nDon't-break-in shoes or boots on a long hike.\nMoleskin is a must-drugstores carry it. Use it to cover areas of feet where blisters or hotspots occur.\nIf you have to pee and you probably will- go more than 200 feet away from any water source. It's bad for water quality If you have to poop-dig a hole at least 6 inches deep, 200 feet away from water, and cover it up the best you can.\n\nI could keep going here. Feel free to write me back with further questions. If you can tell me what type of hiking you're doing I may be better able to answer questions.\nHiking is one of my passions in life, it is so rewarding and enjoyable. Have a great time and take pictures always! \nHere are some websites for you to check out.\nLet me know how it goes.\n\nCheers~Erin (California,usa)