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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Matt Wertman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.65 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.76 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 99	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.
Tom Newman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.57 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.79 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 100	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).
David Sweet Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 183	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.
Roy Wallen U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.75 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 106	I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
Mark Adkins U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1	I'll tackle questions about casual camping, car camping, family or youth group camping, thrifty/cheapo camping, and 'quasi-camping' (camping in a car, rustic shelters, etc.) Games, activities, gear, meals, and all sorts of fun stuff. I cannot help you with where to go or what a specific place is like.
Suzan Jackson Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 62	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.
Wounded Knee U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 276	I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. 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.
Mike U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.77 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 104	I can answer questions about backpacking a snowshoeing in the American West: Mountains, Canyons and Deserts.
Chris Johnson Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.62 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 141	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.
Edward H. Mori U.S. On Vacation returns 02/28/2010 View Profile	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 6	Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 1 in Pittsburgh, PA. My Troop camps every month. We have been to many areas in Western PA.

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2010-01-19 children and Havasupai hike:

Hi Gretchen, The way that you explain your daughter I am not near as concerned about her physical ability as I am about her age. You do not mention if she will be hiking alone but reading between the

2010-01-04 Good Campgrounds:

Hi Amy, You didn't say exactly where you would be coming from Indiana, Illinois or Michigan so in what you are saying my first recommendation would be Indiana Dunes State Park. It is about half way

2009-12-31 AT Hike:

Based on what you've said, my recommendation is for one of two options. One is to start in Bear Mountain State Park (http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/13/details.aspx) and map out a route north on the

2009-12-30 AT Hike:

My experience is limited to southwest and northeast of the area you mention. I have not hiked around Pawling. I'm not familiar with the Pawling Nature Preserve but there appears to be nice hiking, based

2009-12-28 AT hike rcommendation:

I have to repeat that there are no views or interesting rock formations to speak of along the I84 - NY/CT line AT corridor, and the hiking has a fair amount of ups and downs. There are only a few possible