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<DIV>Couch-Refrig Yo-Yo Advocate Jim writes: <FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Don't know
about some of those Sierra stream crossings - it also looks like it would make a
good boat anchor (will have to lash a raft to it - more weight, but what the
heck)... Have fun on the snowy Sierra passes (substitute a ski for the wheel?) -
you could lash on 3 ice axes in preset positions so you would automatically
self-arrest when you fall over - no matter in which direction ...</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>Switchback the Trail Pirate replies: Yes, you are right. There
would have to be modifications for the M.U.L.E (<A
href="http://www.themule.com/homepage.php">www.themule.com/homepage.php</A>).
I think they would be easy and light to do. Just a little imagination and
you are in business. I think the wheel could be of solid material, so no
flats. A real mule would be too messy, etc.</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>I think when I get my M.U.L.E., I will fly a pirate flag from the top
when on the PCT. This way I am giving fair warning to other hikers that
boarding and plundering are near at hand. In trailtowns they would know
that sacking and debauchery are imminent --- the Henry Morgan of the
Trail.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I thank you for your support and good wishes for this new era in
backpacking.</DIV>
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