[cdt-l] Starting points
Trey Corkern
treyis at comcast.net
Wed Jan 24 20:11:28 CST 2007
Trey - Columbus
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> 1. Re: 2007 hikers.... Updates (Karen Somers)
> 2. Re: 2007 hikers.... Updates (doug-sue1)
> 3. Re: 2007 hikers.... Updates (Slyatpct at aol.com)
> 4. CDT Slideshow in Boulder/Denver area (Paul Magnanti)
> 5. Re: Portable email question... (Francis Tapon)
> 6. Re: 2007 hikers.... Updates (doug-sue1)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:09:27 -0800 (PST)
> From: Karen Somers <kborski at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] 2007 hikers.... Updates
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> There was a Puff listed in the latest '07 list.....is
> that Puff (aka Filthy) from AT'98 and PCT'03?
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> Nocona
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> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:19:07 -0500
> From: "doug-sue1" <doug-sue1 at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] 2007 hikers.... Updates
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> Looks like one of the biggest groups of CDT hikers yet coming up.
> I was just wondering, where are most nobo hikers starting from?
>
> It would be interesting to keep counts on the starting points.
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> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:32:24 EST
> From: Slyatpct at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] 2007 hikers.... Updates
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> In a message dated 1/24/2007 3:19:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> doug-sue1 at sbcglobal.net writes:
>
> Looks like one of the biggest groups of CDT hikers yet coming up.
> I was just wondering, where are most nobo hikers starting from?
>
> It would be interesting to keep counts on the starting points.
>
>
>
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>
> Sure that would be a good idea. If anyone wants to send me the starting
> point privately (instead of spamming the list anymore than I have been) I
can
> add that. I'll also do the same for southbounders.
>
> In the meantime, i have another addition and correction. Doug are you
in?
>
>
> Gtrateful Greenpeace Guy
> John B.
> PuckFu
> Lemstar
> Cupcake
> Jen
> Happy Jo
> French Bob
> Gutsy
> Dan
> Joe Bob Knuckles
>
> (thru-hikers- all northbound unless noted * = direction unknown, s=
> southbound, f= flip, cm=chief mountain, w=waterton, c=columbus, a=antelope
wells,
> cc=crazy cook)).
>
> Wildflower*
> Puff*
> Snappy*
> Witchdoctor*
> Mom (s)
> Dad (s)
> Trekkar (s)
> Flounder (s)
> FT*
> German Tourist (s)
> NITRO (s)
> Osprey*
>
> Flat Feet*
> Bonespur
> Little Bump (s)
> Stick Girl (s)
> Aussie Crawl (s)
> Nocona (s)
> Bald Eagle (s)
> Andy
> ToeK
> Xkanuck (f)
> Treehugger
> Terry (f)
> Steady *
> Sly (s-cm)
> Haiku
> Shaggy
> Star
> d=rt
> Buzz (s)
> Izzy (s)
> Trout*
> Bama*
> Beam*
> Nemo
> Pouch
> Lint*
> Lizard*
> Apteryx
> Crazy Horse
> Highlander (s)
> Just Joe
> Lucky
> Trey
> Wildcat (s)
>
>
> Any others? Any corrections?
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:58:31 -0800 (PST)
> From: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [cdt-l] CDT Slideshow in Boulder/Denver area
> To: Slyatpct at aol.com
> Cc: CDT MailingList <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
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> From: "Slyatpct at aol.com" <Slyatpct at aol.com>
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>
> >>hey mags did you see that google generated cdt link I posted to the
cdt-l with you in it? something about doing a talk..
>
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>
>
> Thanks Sly! I did not notice the alert. I have been busy (with D-low!)
playing "tech support" for the outdoor group to which both belong. :D
>
> Anyway, I was going to wait to post this announcement, but since you
already mentioned it....:) For anyone who is curious, I am doing a CDT
slide show at Neptune Mountaineering here in Boulder. The details:
>
> Thursday,
> February 15
>
> Walking the Backbone:
>
> A Journey on the Continental Divide Trail
>
> This past summer and fall, Paul
> Magnanti walked from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide
Trail.
> The approx 2800 mile journey was on an unfinished trail, took four
> months to walk, 6 pairs of shoes and many Snicker bars! See
glaciers,
> deserts, snow fields and some of the most remote wilderness left
in the
> lower 48
>
> Show starts at 8pm.
>
>
> http://neptunemountaineering.com/.
>
>
> **2800 miles? Well, I took the high of 3100 and the low of 2500 and just
made an average amount. :-)
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:52:34 -0800
> From: "Francis Tapon" <ft at francistapon.com>
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] Portable email question...
> To: <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
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> I used Pocketmail during my PCT thru-hike in 2006
> (www.francistapon.com/pct), but for the CDT I'm considering the HP IPAQ
> device (www.cingular.com/ipaq).
>
> The Pocketmail service works fairly well, but I disliked how much the
device
> weighs (8 oz) and its limited functionality.
>
> The IPAQ weighs less than 6 oz, but can't run on AAs. You'll either need a
> solar panel (6.4 ounces) or just bring the charger and recharge in town.
> That's the downside.
>
> The upside of the IPAQ is that it has a MP3 player, true GPS, an 1.3 MP
> Camera with flash (that can be used as an emergency light), can take short
> videos, takes 4GB storage cards, has a cell phone (with crappy coverage,
I'm
> sure), wifi, web browsing, and it might even cook some Ramen if you ask it
> nicely.
>
> In short, you can ditch many gadgets and just take this thing.
>
> Happy trails,
>
> Francis Tapon
> Check out my 2 minute video: http://tinyurl.com/yyzdbo
> Learn about my book, Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking
> Across America, at: http://www.FrancisTapon.com/book
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Terry Norton [mailto:terry.norton at msubulldogs.org]
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:44 PM
> > To: cdt-l at backcountry.net; CJBarry420 at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [cdt-l] Portable email question...
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > Honest questions are always welcome.
> >
> > Many people have been carrying a Pocketmail system.
> > (http://www.pocketmail.com) I carried one on the PCT last year, and
> > hope to use it on the CDT this year. It is a text only email system
> > that uses an acoustic couple modem (cira 1985) to send and receive
> > email. The user dials a toll-free number (in the US) and holds the
> > unit to a phone to send and receive email.
> >
> > The keyboard is small, and messages are generally limited to 4,000
> > characters. You probably won't want to type more than that on the
> > small keyboard anyway. Unless you have very small hands, you will
> > likely type with your thumbs while supporting the unit on your
> > fingers.
> >
> > I had no problems with my unit, but I have heard of people having to
> > exchange several units to get a good one. Also, dropping the unit is
> > known to shatter the LCD screen. As with most electronic gadgets, it
> > is not designed to handle water, so I kept mine in a double layer of
> > ziplock bags.
> >
> > I replaced the AA Alkaline batteries monthly, and had no issues with
> > running low. I did not use the backlight on the unit which is known
> > to be the major power draw. Using my headlamp was probably a better
> > use of battery power.
> >
> > Operation with a cellphone is hit & miss. It will not work on CDMA
> > digital networks (Verizon), but you may be able to use it if your
> > phone supports analog mode. (I have done this.) I have heard it
> > works with Cingular/AT&T GSM digital networks. I don't hike with my
> > cellphone, so I have no idea how it works in remote locations.
> >
> > I got my composer and a one year of service for $99 through an offer I
> > found in an RV magazine. I plan to renew for 6 months for the CDT. Be
> > cautious about purchasing a used composer. I have heard that
> > Pocketmail is not very good about supporting customers with second
> > hand units. (You will likely talk to Pocketmail Customer Service at
> > least once to solve an issue.)
> >
> > Pocketmail as a company has not been doing well financially. I imagine
> > the Blackberry type devices are killing them. Also, Pocketmail is an
> > Australian company, and the falling dollar has hurt them financially.
> >
> > It's slow...It's quirky...It usually works...Pocketmail...
> >
> > cheers,
> > terry
> >
> > On 1/23/07, CJBarry420 at aol.com <CJBarry420 at aol.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Whether hiking the CDT, or any other trail/area...Can anyone offer
some
> > of
> > > us non-technophiles suggestions on the most economical, versatile,
etc.
> > > means of portable email for the trail? Ex. Im out hiking for days
alone,
> > > want to write home, (or write period,) any recs for such a scenario?
> > Gracias
> > > amigos!
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:45:08 -0500
> From: "doug-sue1" <doug-sue1 at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] 2007 hikers.... Updates
> To: <cdt-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <003701c74022$72de8580$48124b0c at dougs>
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> I probably won't be hiking on the CDT this year. 2004 I finished off a
bad tendon between Belly River and Lincoln. Took a whole year to get that
problem corrected. Last year, 2006, I left Yellowstone heading nobo and
made it to Adious Lake. My feet felt like they have been beaten by hammers
almost all the way. I could hardly walk for over a week after leaving the
trail. I was so discouraged when I left the trail at Adious I have hardly
been able to think of the CDT until just the last month or so.
>
> I'm one of those who plan to go in 3 or 4 years. I'm gearing up. Sort
of looking at a section of the Superior Hiking Trail this fall- hopefully
100- 150 miles just to test the feet and a pair of NB shoes.
>
> Right now I"m just gleaming info- pulling my maps together and getting a
route planned. I'm looking for as little road walking in NM as possible
when I do start. So that's why I'm interested in NM starting or ending
points. I never count two-tracks as road walking, however.
> -Doug
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Slyatpct at aol.com
> To: cdt-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [cdt-l] 2007 hikers.... Updates
>
>
> In a message dated 1/24/2007 3:19:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
doug-sue1 at sbcglobal.net writes:
> Looks like one of the biggest groups of CDT hikers yet coming up.
> I was just wondering, where are most nobo hikers starting from?
>
> It would be interesting to keep counts on the starting points.
> -----------------------------------------------------------
>
> Sure that would be a good idea. If anyone wants to send me the starting
point privately (instead of spamming the list anymore than I have been) I
can add that. I'll also do the same for southbounders.
>
> In the meantime, i have another addition and correction. Doug are you
in?
>
> Gtrateful Greenpeace Guy
> John B.
> PuckFu
> Lemstar
> Cupcake
> Jen
> Happy Jo
> French Bob
> Gutsy
> Dan
> Joe Bob Knuckles
>
> (thru-hikers- all northbound unless noted * = direction unknown, s=
southbound, f= flip, cm=chief mountain, w=waterton, c=columbus, a=antelope
wells, cc=crazy cook)).
>
> Wildflower*
> Puff*
> Snappy*
> Witchdoctor*
> Mom (s)
> Dad (s)
> Trekkar (s)
> Flounder (s)
> FT*
> German Tourist (s)
> NITRO (s)
> Osprey*
> Flat Feet*
> Bonespur
> Little Bump (s)
> Stick Girl (s)
> Aussie Crawl (s)
> Nocona (s)
> Bald Eagle (s)
> Andy
> ToeK
> Xkanuck (f)
> Treehugger
> Terry (f)
> Steady *
> Sly (s-cm)
> Haiku
> Shaggy
> Star
> d=rt
> Buzz (s)
> Izzy (s)
> Trout*
> Bama*
> Beam*
> Nemo
> Pouch
> Lint*
> Lizard*
> Apteryx
> Crazy Horse
> Highlander (s)
> Just Joe
> Lucky
> Trey
> Wildcat (s)
>
>
> Any others? Any corrections?
>
>
>
>
>
> Sly
>
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