Activity for Shan-x
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A: What is "Dry Camping"? Just for reference: in thru-hiking terminology, dry camping is camping far from any water source. It basically means that you have to carry all the water you'll need for the evening and the next day (until you meet water). (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: What is a reasonable budget to solo-hike the Continental Divide Trail? I did the CDT this year (5 months, 2700mi, NoBo). In this answer, I will focus on budget while on trail (not budget to buy gear or transport to get on trail). General advices (some answering to paparazzo advices): Food on trail I counted 10-12$/day for food. I was cold soaking and eating often th... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Would a lightweight 2-person tent or medium weight 3-person tent be better for near freezing weather? As already said, tent are not made to protect from the cold. Even expedition tents are created to protect from the wind or the snow, but not to keep warmth (well, a little, but not mainly). For exemple, a good tent will have aerations to help against condensation, and that will impact the temperature... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Hiking map for Hokkaido and/or other resources Thansk to Sue's comment and using this answer: Check this link out: FREE topographic maps and research tools. I've found this online map: It's not perfect (the names are only in japanese and I can't trace a GPX track), but it is a good start. If anyone (maybe with some knwoledge of japa... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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A: How to temporarily mark a trail? As said by Charlie Brumbaugh, the easiest solution is probably using a GPS system. My prefered solution would be to make little cairns using rocks and/or wood. It is far more discret and not polluting, even if it is probably a little longer to put in place. (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Hiking map for Hokkaido and/or other resources I plan to go hiking in Hokkaido next spring. I'd like to hike two weeks and to keep away from the cities during this time. I'd like to visit Daisetsuzan Park and Shiretoko Park. I've read about Daisetsuzan grand traverse, but with 55km it's far too short for what I want (in 2 weeks I'd like to cover... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |