Backpacking

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2013-05-21 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Tentless hiking trip in Northeast:

What you propose is nice ideal, but you should be aware of a number of potential problems:    1. The regulations of most state parks in NY and NJ require that you camp at designated sites, usually in or

2013-04-15 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Beginner backcountry camping at the Red River Gorge:

OK, based on your previous experience, I'd suggest that you keep the mileage down to no more than 6 or 7 miles per day. Try to have some alternatives in mind when you hike -- stuff like where you might

2013-04-15 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Beginner backcountry camping at the Red River Gorge:

I have never hiked in this area, so I cannot speak with the voice of experience. I did a bit of poking around and found a guidebook that claims to be definitive: Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge, available

2013-04-14 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Beginner backcountry camping at the Red River Gorge:

It depends on a bunch of factors:    How many days will you be out?   How far do you intend to hike per day?  Will you be setting up a base camp and doing short hikes every day, or will you camp in a different

2013-04-01 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Southern Harriman Hike:

Most of my hikes since Irene have been in the northern portions of Harriman, where the bridges and blowdowns have for the most part been dealt with. But I would guess that the bridges aren't a problem