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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-18 | Jan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Mike, many thks for your prompt and comprising answer. We will definitely have to buy some better stuff. Good and inspiring ideas! Jan |
| 2009-10-15 | Megan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very impressed with this expert. Thanks! |
| 2009-09-28 | mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wonderful and thank you for your time & help. I wasn't sure if I would receive a reply, but I sure did. Thanks! |
| 2009-09-11 | Julia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your help! After quite a bit of unsuccessful searching, you gave me some great ideas for what to do next. I'll definitely make use of your suggestions. Thanks also for being so prompt; I didn't expect an answer that quickly! Have fun in the Sierras! |
| 2009-06-08 | Kristy | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, thank you! With this advice under my belt it should be much easier to plan my pit stops. I appreciate your quick response VERY much and can't wait to try the trails you've recommended. I'll certainly keep you posted! Thanks again, Mike. :-) |
| 2009-03-24 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wonderful advice, to the point, and very worthwhile. |
| 2009-03-24 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This was just an outstanding answer. Thank you very much. |
| 2009-03-12 | Ronnie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks man I really appreciate your help, I have my pack down to 50 pounds.I will save your address and give you some details in a couple weeks because I plan to do a test hike around Tahoe this week to feel everything out. THANKS AGAIN !!!! |
| 2009-02-20 | Chuck | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | WOW, thanks alot Mike, that helps me visualize much better. I'll be prepared with some lightweight snowshoes and be conservative with my route, again thanks. Chuck |
| 2009-01-29 | Eric | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-10-30 | Dimitrz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks that was helpful |
| 2007-04-09 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks. Very helpful. Steve |
| 2005-06-26 | Kyle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2005-06-23 | vinod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2005-06-22 | Vinod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2005-05-05 | Vinod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks a lot |
| 2005-01-30 | Jamie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much Mike! I appreciate your advice and I will take it! God Bless you! Priscilla |
| 2005-01-15 | Eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks from a fellow Hoosier! Great advice, and I appreciate the wonderful "leave no trace" attitude. Thanks! |
| 2005-01-01 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much |
| 2004-10-21 | Priscilla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very much for the info. Ill send a follow up when we get back. Tim |
| 2004-08-12 | Josh | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks I couldn't ask for faster or higher qaulity service from even a subscription service,but you guys are free. |
| 2004-06-21 | Patrick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2003-11-16 | Patrick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Mike!! I'll look into your suggestions! |
| 2003-10-28 | Eric Fitzpatrick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Mate |
| 2003-10-25 | Tim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2002-10-21 | Ronny Barak | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2002-05-28 | Brian Florey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | What a quick response! Very friendly and knowledgable. We appreciate your advice and will let you know how we make out. Thanks! |
| 2002-05-15 | Ashley | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for your help. i'll try and remember to come back and tell you how they went! |
| 2002-03-01 | Robert Gorski | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the detail of your answer, exactly what I was looking for! |
| 2001-08-30 | April | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I'd never thought about standard dry food commonly available in grocery stores. I appreciate your common sense answer. I will check out Walrus tents also. Thanks very much. Don Backus donb@backussolutions.com |
Answers by Expert:
Mike
Expertise
I can answer questions about backpacking a snowshoeing in the American West: Mountains, Canyons and Deserts.
Experience
I've spent much of my life backpacking, hiking and snowshoeing in the Cascades, Rockies, high Sierras and the red rock canyons of the Southwest.
Publications
Just letters to the editor in Backpacker and Outside and my Backpacking homepages
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biogeography (timberline trees)
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