Activity for Ryan Welsh‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Edit	Post #41431	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Edit	Post #40313	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	Backpacking in the Winter (Michigan) Winter is quickly approaching, and my friends and I (relatively inexperienced backpackers - only been on 2 trips of 9 days each) were wondering how much experience is necessary to safely backpacking winter assuming the correct equipment is used. Michigan's weather in the UP ranges anywhere from -30 ... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin I see a good handful of people suggesting what type of clothing should be worn to minimize chaffing, which are great but not always 100% effective. To treat chaffing/rashes between thighs and groins (which I have bad issues with), I suggest bringing some sort of lubricant to apply to stressed areas ... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	Hiking trails in Pennsylvania My friends and I are looking for a solid hiking trail in Pennsylvania. This will be our second trip, but we are in reasonable shape and had little issue our first time around. We are from Michigan, so the western part of the state would be nice, but we are not opposed to going to the East side of ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	Backpacking Through Rain My friends and I are setting off on a hike this Friday through Michigan's UP. I've been watching the forecast which, to be fair, is never accurate in Michigan. Nonetheless, it shows a good amount of rain. We have been planning this for a little over 3 months now, and already have the time taken off w... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	Protecting Food Supplies from wild animals While Backpacking A group of 4 plan on hiking across Michigan's UP's Ottawa National Forest. We are finishing up our plans and have one last issue with food that we aren't sure how to handle. We know you are supposed to tie a bag with all food/cooking/smelly materials 12 feet above ground, as to not allow a bear to g... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	What to look for in hiking shoes? My friends and I are going on our first hiking expedition through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and I was wondering what type of shoes are recommended by experienced hikers? I have looked up information online, but it seems all I get is advertisements saying "THIS shoe is meant for hiking! Best price, ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	What are the best methods for hanging food in a tree? My friends and I are planning our first backpacking trip and the date is less than a month away. We just have a couple of loose ends to finish up on. We were wondering what the best method to tie your food into a tree is. I would imagine 20ft above the ground would be plenty - but then again I don'... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How to handle grizzly bear encounters My friends and I are traveling the North Country Trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this August. Even though odds are small, we could encounter a grizzly bear. This is something none of us have experience with, so as we prepare it is the top discussion of safety. We understand that we should cook f... (more)	—	over 9 years ago