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Defend Roadless Areas

cyberhobo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:15:53 +0000

Time for outdoor lovers to defend the federal roadless areas created in 2001 in state-by-state battles. Idaho first, then Colorado, then…

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California Park Closures, Personally

cyberhobo — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:54:23 +0000

It’s hard to see from Colorado what the proposed California state park closures would mean to visitors, so it’s nice to see some personal comments on the parks in an outdoor enthusiast’s blog.

US thermal springs interactive map

cyberhobo — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:47:17 +0000

I’ve kept my eye out for a good hot springs map for a while. Free Geography Tools found it for me! Draw a box to zoom in, select the information tool, and click on red dots for info on hot springs. Orange dots are warm. Yeehaw!

Brooks Range Traverse

cyberhobo — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:15:02 +0000

A bookmark for me: I must read about Buck Nelson’s solo traverse of the Alaskan Brooks Range. Thanks to besthike.com.

A CDT Proposal

cyberhobo — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:19:51 +0000

Gruevy & Donna’s last CDT journal entry is an excellent trail tale. They hiked nearly the entire trail with an unanswered marriage proposal, and a concealed five-pound stone. Cheers to them.

First Salween River Descent

cyberhobo — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:22:38 +0000

My Dad was born further down the Salween in China in a Lisu village, and I’ve always wanted to visit the area. I had even dreamed of being the first to paddle it. These folks stayed in Tibet to keep it legal, but I’ll still want to read the whole trip report.

(Via Adventure Blog)

Post-hike malaise

cyberhobo — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:11:22 +0000

There a lots of through-hiker journals on the internet, but I don’t see too many posts about the difficulties of starting life in the mainstream world again after a long hike. Garret the Onion has a good post on his general status after his CDT Yo-Yo.

Update:Another one I’ve been looking for, Jason of x360 briefly describes being back in society after his 13-year expedition.

What does bear spray in the face feel like?

cyberhobo — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:39:37 +0000

I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, especially White Crow, but journeys aren’t governed by wishes. Ouch, ouch, ouch. Get well soon, Crow.

CDT Yo-Yo Done

cyberhobo — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:41:08 +0000

Francis Tapon has finished the first documented yo-yo (through-hike in both directions, in one season) of the Continental Divide Trail, with Garret The Onion finishing soon after. Congrats to them both for an amazing and inspiring feat!

Crow’s PCT Resupply Log

cyberhobo — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:26:16 +0000

Maybe this mile-by-mile account of groceries and lodging on the PCT is only fascinating to those who have done some miles on the trail. I loved it.