the plan

[mellowtigger]

What with the recent freezing weather, persistent rains, and shaky economy, we've lost all of the other hikers.  It'll just be the tour guide and me on the backpacking trip later this week.  He's an experienced hiker and even posts his own list of recommended gear, so I'm confident that the adventure will work well.

He was out in the area this last weekend.  He said the freeze killed off the last of the mosquitoes, and the fall colors should be in full display while we're there.  Yay!  On both counts!

I still need to do some purchasing and packing, but I've got most of what I'll need for the trip.  Besides the 1-person ultralight tent, the most expensive piece was the water filter pump so I have drinkable water while out in the woods.  I'll finally be trying out geometrician 's backpack that I bought earlier this year.  Getting familiar with this new gear will require some patience and practice.  I think I'm prepared for freezing nights.  We'll see.

Our route is still not decided, but it'll be either the Caribou River or the Temperance River trail.  Either one will be about 24 miles total. I've been trying to go walking after work in recent weeks to make sure my feet are ready for the workout.

I'm looking forward to Thursday afternoon about 4:30pm, when we drive northwards to begin the adventure.

Comments

[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

don't forget your mittens.

[mellowtigger]

And silk longjohns! I know from cross-country skiing here (just once) several years ago that they are very very comfortable in the cold weather, even with cotton blue jeans.

[mellowtigger]

Wow. You know that was a long time ago. Ten years? None of the grey shows in my beard! *laugh*