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Matt Wertman
U.S.
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| You`re thinking of hiking the infamous Appalachian Trail and now you`d like to get the important information on everything and anything from someone who`s actually done it. I completed my hike October 8th, 1999 taking a total of 5 months and 8 days. I can help you by giving constructive feedback on gear, trip cost, people, and general expectations. | Available
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Tom Newman
U.S.
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| Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 43 in Fort Wayne, IN. We have an outing every month. Most months involve tent camping, usually in State Parks. We have made 4 trips where we have hiked 50+ miles on the Appalachian Trail. We expect to continue this until we have hiked the whole trail... (40+ years). | Available
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David Sweet
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| I`ve been an avid camper for over 40 years, I`ve worked in several National Parks, and I`ve been About`s camping guide (camping.about.com) since 1997. | Available
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Mike Myers
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| I have 30 years of outdoor experience - camping, backpacking, hiking and survival training, including military training. I am CPR Certified and have served as a Park Docent in California, where the majority of my experience has taken place. Ask me about venturing into the backcountry safely and confidently, and how to maximize your enjoyment and adventure. Ask me about backpacking gear, first aid, animal encounters, emergency gear, etc. | Available
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Mark
U.S.
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| I have extensive experience in backpacking and related outdoor recreation pursuits. I can
field questions pertaining to lightweight backpacking techniques and gear, backcountry
survival, first aid, menu and camp cooking, backpacking conditioning, camping in Grizzly
country and trails in Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park. I also have experience in winter
camping, whitewater rafting and canoeing. | Available
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Mike
U.S.
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| I can answer questions about backpacking a snowshoeing in the American West: Mountains, Canyons and Deserts. | Available
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Chris Johnson
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| I can answer most questions on equipment for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding, in the UK. I`ve limited watersports experience so you`d be better off asking someone else these questions. Questions about the above activities themselves as well as about the equipment will also be answered as I`ve got several contacts who can pass on information. I`m a keen walker/mountainbiker/rock climber/paraglider pilot in the UK. I`ve been doing outdoor sports for about 15 years including trips to the French Alps and Trekking in the Nepalese and the Indian Himalayas. I`ve been buying and making outdoor clothing and equipment for about the same amount of time. | Available
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Roy Wallen
U.S.
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| I can answer questions in German as well as English. I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations. | Available
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Whitestag
U.S.
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| I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. I can also advise on hiking with children (see experience). I cannot advise on the use of GPS devices. I cannot advise on car camping or group camping (10 or more people).
My primary geographic expertise is in the US Northeast, but I know how to find information on hiking and backpacking just about anywhere. | On Vacation
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Suzan Jackson
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| My specialty is enjoying the outdoors with children. I can answer your questions about camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities with kids. I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 8, who have been enjoying the outdoors with us since they were infants. My website (www.outdoorfamily.net) provides a variety of articles about enjoying the outdoors with children. | On Vacation
returns 07/14/2008
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2008-06-30 harriman state park: If you have read my previous responses on Harriman, then there is not much to add without repeating myself. Harriman is not known for waterfalls, although there are nice cascades along Stony Brook and...
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