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GreenPartyVoter

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1. Very exciting, and smart to start with an easy trek! I did my first big pack

Reply to onethatcares (Original post)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 06:36 PM

Apr 2018

(35lbs) last summer, but there was no elevation so I was fine. My hips are weak, tho, so hauling that kind of weight up to a summit makes me nervous!

Have a wonderful and safe trip!!

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first backpacking trip starts Tuesday 4/24 [View all] onethatcares Apr 2018 OP

Very exciting, and smart to start with an easy trek! I did my first big pack GreenPartyVoter Apr 2018 #1

yeah, this is flat land. onethatcares Apr 2018 #2

Sounds wonderful...and it appears your head is in the right place before you start. Enjoy! c-rational Apr 2018 #3

I'm baaaaack. onethatcares Apr 2018 #4

WOW kat3rinamarquez Jul 2019 #5