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GonzoJohn

Sierra Club January Photo Contest

I'm in the top 2 or 3 right now with the theme "Light".

Here's my entry for this month:

farm-26

Any comments would be welcome as the contest closes Jan 15th (today)

Posted by GonzoJohn on January 15, 2010 at 2:02pm

GonzoJohn

Clifty Falls on New Year's Day 2010

clifty

Louisville Hiking and Backpacking Meetup

It was a bracingly cold morning on Friday Jan. 1st as we hit the trail right at 9:30 AM and made our way down the Fire Tower trail to start our day. After a frosty group photo on top of the Fire Tower, we made our way down the #2 trail to Clifty Creek.

Brr (yours truly in red on lef… Continue

Posted by GonzoJohn on January 3, 2010 at 8:30pm

arorycraig

Vista Problems

I have problems accessing this site using my home pc running Vista. I have to log on from work to check things out. I feel there are setting/configuration problems on Vista that prevent me from accessing HikersJournal.

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to remedy this problem?

Thanks,

Rory

Posted by arorycraig on December 9, 2009 at 2:33pm — 7 Comments

Sherman Cahal

Edge of Appalachia Preserve

The Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve, located in Adams County, Ohio near West Union, is home to one of the more biologically diverse collections of plant and animal species in the Buckeye state. Within the 14,000-acre sanctuary, there is an abundant supply of diverse woodlands, prairies, wildflowers, rolling meadows, cool ravines, rock outcroppings, clear streams and small waterfalls. Over one-hundred rare and enda… Continue

Posted by Sherman Cahal on December 8, 2009 at 2:00pm

GonzoJohn

Spammers Suck

Really, they do.

Don't ever buy or even click links of the lame people taking advantage of the traffic to this site trying to promote their stupid web businesses. It is a constant struggle for a site host to combat these invasive a**holes. Please do not encourage their behaviour.

This site is for HIKERS not web marketers. Let's try to keep it that way.

Happy Holidays, and get out on a dang trail. :)

Posted by GonzoJohn on December 8, 2009 at 11:55am — 3 Comments

Paul Sean

Campervan Hire Australia

All major campervan hire suppliers in Australia have depots in Sydney, typically conveniently located close to the Sydney airfield. Airport pick-up is generally unavailable for campervan hires in Australia but the various depots are usually only a short taxi ride away.Further north there are far more pretty coastlines as you drive thru Bicheno and north to St Helens ; gateway to the Bay of Fires. The access roads to the chain of beaches that make up the Bay of Fires are typically accessible by 2… Continue

Posted by Paul Sean on December 7, 2009 at 12:11pm

Coty

The perfect cup of coffee...

The best cup of coffee I have ever had: (Starbucks has nothing on this)
We woke up before the sun and packed up camp. Wading through wet and frosty grass and dodging patches of snow, it took us about 30 minutes to negotiate our way by headlamp to gain the CDT again. Once on the trail we headed East for another hour and a half. The sky was overcast, and there was a definite chill in the air. We continued on the trail and went almost to the top but just around the summit of a 12,252’ peak with no… Continue

Posted by Coty on December 6, 2009 at 9:45pm — 1 Comment

Joshua Cocks

Moreton Island Expedition - October 2009

Our plan is to walk from the bottom to the top of Moreton Island, along the surf side, and then move along the northern beach, and catch the barge back. The walk was inspired by the three sailors in 1824, that shipwrecked on the island, and with the help of the local natives, made it back to the mainland. Their names were Thomas Pamphlet, Richard Parsons, and John Finnegan. You can find Pamphlet's narrative at the below website. SEQ History… Continue

Posted by Joshua Cocks on December 4, 2009 at 8:30am

James S

trip to challis, idaho

over thanksgiving break i was off work thursday thru monday so i traveled to challis, idaho about 170 miles, 3 1/2 hours northwest of pocatello.

challis is situated in between 2 of idahos largest and highest mountain ranges. and it has about 1200 very friendly people.

one of the reasons i went there was to * check out" mt. borah, the highest mountain in idaho, 12000 ft plus ! i'm going to attempt to summit hike it this coming july, from the trailhead it will be 5000 ft + elevation change in 3… Continue

Posted by James S on November 30, 2009 at 11:00pm

Random Walker

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Random Walker on November 26, 2009 at 3:02pm

 

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Erich Graywolf

Making DVD 5 Replies

I am wanting to put my Appalachian Trail on DVD to play for family and friends without having to carry the computer around.. I did the video using Windows Movie Maker but the DVD's dosn't want to pla…

Started by Erich Graywolf in Photos, Videos and Music. Last reply by Paul Sheehan Jan 27.

Just Ray

NC Hikes

Where is everyones fav place to hike in the great state of NC?

Started by Just Ray in Hiker's Journal Jan 26.

Kevin

What did everyone get for Christmas? 3 Replies

Hey everyone, I figured this would be a good gear thread starter. What did everyone haul in for x-mas this year for the outdoors? Pictures would help. I'll start but I'll add pictures later. 48oz C…

Started by Kevin in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by SouthernHiker.com Jan 14.

Amber Brown

Six Mile Island

Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve is an 81-acre island located in the Ohio River in Jefferson County near Louisville. Dedicated on June 24, 1979, Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve is noted fo…

Tagged: louisvillenaturepreserve, sixmileisland

Started by Amber Brown in Trips, Trails and Locations Jan 9.

wahoo

Anybody use Twitter? 3 Replies

Looking for other hiker/outdoorsy folks to connect with on Twitter, anybody? I'm www.twitter.com/kevinmims Follow me!

Started by wahoo in Hiker's Journal. Last reply by Ata Jan 8.

Ata

I NEED A NEW TENT 3 Replies

Hey marry xmas to all I hope you all got gret presents from you love ones and ate a lot like I did lolololol =) I need a new tent I would like to know if this one will be good http://www.basspro.co…

Started by Ata in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by Joshua Cocks Dec. 29, 2009.

Amy

Best HIking Boots for Women? 6 Replies

I've worn out my favorite hiking boots, and I need to buy new ones, but I can't find any like these. I need some suggestions for the best brand to look at for women. Any thoughts?

Started by Amy in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by Daniel Dec. 18, 2009.

Tim

Taking the kids 4 Replies

Would really appreciate any tips or suggestions for keeping two kids (both under 10) happy and moving on an overnight trip. Special meals, things for them to look forward to, etc. Thanks.

Started by Tim in Wilderness Tips and Tricks. Last reply by Ata Dec. 15, 2009.

Tobin

winter hiking 5 Replies

anyone doing any good winter hiking?

Started by Tobin in Hiker's Journal. Last reply by Ata Dec. 14, 2009.

Joshua Cocks

Water, the essence of beauty 3 Replies

How much water do you carry? An extra day supply of water? What do you carry it in? Plastic bottles? Carry Sack?

Tagged: hiking, water

Started by Joshua Cocks in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by Joshua Cocks Dec. 13, 2009.

Joshua Cocks

Fighting SPAM 4 Replies

I've been fighting the SPAM on this site by copying the blog that is obviously SPAM. Then going to 'Report an Issue' in the bottom right hand corner, and pasting the link and sending it off.

Tagged: SPAM

Started by Joshua Cocks in Current Events. Last reply by Ata Dec. 10, 2009.

GonzoJohn

All Purpose Trail Knife 37 Replies

I'm shopping for lightweight all-purpose trail knife and would like suggestions since there are so many brands and types. I know it should have a lockable blade with a square back. Other than that,…

Tagged: Knives

Started by GonzoJohn in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by Joshua Cocks Dec. 4, 2009.

Kyle Cozzens

Careers 23 Replies

Just wondering what everyone does for their career. I am currently majoring in Adventure Sports where we train to be outdoor leaders. Some of the classes include Wilderness First Responder, Eastern M…

Started by Kyle Cozzens in Outdoor Sports. Last reply by ficade Dec. 3, 2009.

kyle "mr grizz"

new pair of snowshoes 2 Replies

need help with a new pair of snowshoes. the ones i have are really wide and long hard to move around in, any pointers on what kind to get. i would like to go on trails, fields.

Started by kyle "mr grizz" in Outdoor Gear. Last reply by kyle "mr grizz" Nov. 25, 2009.

kyle "mr grizz"

Menan Buttes

anyone know about the Menan Buttes in Idaho? Have any cool pictures?

Started by kyle "mr grizz" in Trips, Trails and Locations Nov. 20, 2009.

kyle "mr grizz"

Leonid Meteor Shower 5 Replies

hi does anyone know when this will happen?

Started by kyle "mr grizz" in Current Events. Last reply by kyle "mr grizz" Nov. 19, 2009.

James S

google earth for hiking 7 Replies

just wondering if any other members have used google earth as another tool for hiking? i've always had google earth but i've never thought of using it for hiking until recently. now that i've got a…

Started by James S in Trips, Trails and Locations. Last reply by David Willette Nov. 12, 2009.

Gary

Hikers being held in Iran

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3

Started by Gary in Outdoor Gear Nov. 9, 2009.

Kyle

Winter backpacking 18 Replies

Anyone hike/backpack/camp in the cold weather? If so where have you gone?

Started by Kyle in Trips, Trails and Locations. Last reply by Coty Nov. 6, 2009.

kyle "mr grizz"

wandering out west next week

Howdy, Anyone know of some good day hikes out in the Ruby Mts in Nevada? I'm wandering next week and would love to head to the Ruby's for a day or 2. Also I'm headed north into the east side of Oreg…

Tagged: Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Mountains

Started by kyle "mr grizz" in Trips, Trails and Locations Nov. 3, 2009.

 
 

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