Re: Altra Mont Blanc
+1 on the switch from Altra -> Topo. I'm on my second pair of Topos now and
I'm never looking back. I was a huge Altra fan but I feel like their
quality has gone down, and more importantly I think
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Ryan
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#75621
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
I just discovered this forum as I'm trying to learn about the JMT as a
native born Californian/transplant who returned to the state of his birth
after learning the "rules" of summer and winter
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Mike Swift
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#75620
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
Ah, no wonder John is pausing to reflect on our group.
John's made the SFChron! A very nice article on his
ground-breaking hiker survey.
I know you are reluctant to post "subscription" material,
but
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Peter Klein
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#75619
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
You deserve the praise, John. I did some minimal editing for you once, and felt guilty about not being available for more, but just that little hit made it clear how much effort you put into this,
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Peter Montalbano
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#75618
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
I think of it less like fishing for praise and more like checking to see if
your efforts are appreciated enough to continue doing all the work you are
doing. Based on the responses it seems you and
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Mike B
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#75617
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
I guess I was fishing for praise.
But I really, really like this group and hope to abandon active FB moderation soon.
--
John Curran Ladd
1616 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA?
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John Ladd
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#75616
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Re: Altra Mont Blanc
Yes, it has. See attached photo.
Henning
Gesendet: Samstag, 26. M?rz 2022 um 04:58 Uhr
Von: "Larry . via groups.io" <lbahney@...>
An: [email protected]
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Henning Rech
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#75615
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Re: Altra Mont Blanc
Thanks Henning ... I'll check out the Topo Terraventure ... do they have a wide toe box like the Lone Peak?
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Larry .
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#75614
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Re: Bears Ears pack from Nunatak
#gear
What size is the length of pack. I probably need a large(19 to 20.5 inch) The hip belt might be too small but I could order larger one if the length is right. size. I have talked myself into buying it
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Dwight Waknitz
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#75613
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Re: Bears Ears pack from Nunatak
#gear
I have this pack, and for some reason it did not work well for me. ?Even with the waist belt tight, the shoulder straps were uncomfortable. I think maybe it put the center of gravity a bit back of
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Richard Zoraster
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#75612
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Re: Altra Mont Blanc
Hi Larry,
I have used Lone Peak 4.0 in the past 3 years, and tried Topo Terraventure 3 for my Kilimanjaro hike 3 months ago with good success. But just for 7 days. The have better rock
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Henning Rech
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#75611
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
John --
Your work has defined "good moderation." Thanks for all you have done for this forum, which I have found extraordinarily valuable for my first JMT hikes.
Mike Sherman
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Mike Sherman
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#75610
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Altra Mont Blanc
Looking to change shoes for my JMT hike this summer. I have used Altra Lone Peak for the past several years but would like a stiffer sole. Does anyone have experience with the Altra Mont Blanc? How
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Larry .
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#75609
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Re: Backpacking rain jackets
Strongly recommend Lightheart. East coast company, knows rain gear, very reasonable price for the quality. I buy a couple sizes larger for going over layers.
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rudy turk
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#75608
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Re: Backpacking rain jackets
It's funny how many people I ran into in the summer of 2014 who said "it has never rained like that in the Sierra before". They had stories of people who had tents flood. Lots of leaky jackets. Cold
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@Fredxy
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#75607
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
John, I agree this is absolutely my favorite group as well. You deserve a lot of the credit for the quality of content and maintaining appropriate direction. I have no desire to be at the mercy of
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skundell
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#75606
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
Thanks John, I'm glad you enjoy this group since you contribute so much to the community!
I stay away from social media groups in general because of the chatter, but love this group because it's full
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Ger Murphy
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#75605
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
Thank you, JOhn,? for all your work to make this io group special.? This group's predecessor was invaluable in preparing me for my 2010 thru hike.? I'm kind of a lurker these days but I have dreams
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judithsmcguire
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#75604
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Re: Why this is my favorite group still
I echo Lance¡¯s words, John. I appreciate what you do so much. Your love for
hiking and the Sierra shine through as well.
Best,
Martha
[email protected]> wrote:
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Martha
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#75603
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Re: Backpacking rain jackets
Since I'm in California it's never that big of an issue, esp. for JMT but I'm more satisfied with a less expensive (e.g., REI) jacket knowing that after a certain amount of wear with the
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cjoslyn99
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#75602
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