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Posted by Tom D on September 26, 2007 at 10:58:36 pm EDT
In reply to Shenandoah our first backcountry overnighter posted by BigSmoke on September 25, 2007 at 1:34:27 am EDT

Greg and Michelle, It sounds like a great trip. We could offer some critiques of your gear choices, but I think you may have figured out what worked and what didn't. There are a couple of UL (ultralight) backpacking sites if you want to start paring down the weight.

Like I told Steve-in spite of what you may see as mistakes, you got out, had fun, didn't get lost and came back in one piece-the true sign of success. I think 11 miles is pretty ambitious with such heavy packs, so good for you. I'm a lot smaller than you, so carrying a heavy pack is out of the question for me.

As far as getting lost goes, I spent at least 20 minutes last winter looking for my skis and pack after I left them by a tree at Dewey Point in Yosemite and walked a short distance from them. Next time, I'll bring a really long piece of string, or just carry them all the way, like I should have.

btw, Wasn't it Paul Harvey who used to say "and now the rest of the story"? I have a vague recollection of listening to him on the radio years ago with those little stories.

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