[pct-l] Switchback's ULA P1 pack in the Trinity Alps

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

LostHiker writes; It might not  see Everest, but this P1 pack is getting out 
and about in some  incredible alpine areas.  Bear Pass got it's name just a 
few minutes before  when a teen-bear chased Kelly and then Kelly chased the bear 
across Bear Pass..  Each one learned a lesson.. and a pass got a name. View 
is along a section of my  Trinity Alps High Route. 
_http://www.pbase.com/image/82100350_ (http://www.pbase.com/image/82100350) 

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I am proud that my old pack is now cutting new trails across Mother  Nature.  
Otherwise, it would be in my garage gathering dust.  In fact,  I have other 
stuff I want to give away at the next April Kickoff.  I forgot  to bring an old 
ice ax and another pack.  It is an old Vortex STX backpack  that weighs 
around 6-7 pounds, but is in excellent condition.  I got it  just before I 
discovered the UL revolution in Ray Jardine's first  book in the early 90's.  The 
lowest I have it seen it sell for is  around $200 now days, but mine cost me 
$400+.  It is the biggest  gear mistake I have ever made.  :-(
 
Glad you are having so many adventures with the old pack.  I like  using my 
old GoLite Breeze (Ray Jardine style) pack.  It weighs 18 ounces  with the 
modifications I made.  
 
Cheers, Switchback the Gizmo




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