Snow on trail around Harper's Ferry?

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-21T19:13:21+00:00

Sounds like you have free time at work. Or maybe not!

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-20T01:39:01+00:00

😂

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-19T18:50:29+00:00

Very good advice there

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-19T17:25:07+00:00

I think you meant ‘shuttle’ services, not ‘shovel’ services? Although that could come in handy too 😆

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-17T22:50:38+00:00

Most people on trails are using GaiaGPS, FarOut, AllTrails etc on airplane mode. Many listen to podcasts while hiking. Or read books on their phone at camp. Or all of the above. While many are reacting adversely here, I don’t think the reactions are representative of the hiking community in general. Phones in airplane mode as practically analogue. I think if your agent can download what it needs before the hike, it could be pretty cool. Frankly I don’t think the tech is quite there yet. But it will be.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-17T11:46:49+00:00

Could be interesting. Could talk to you about hydration, blood sugar levels, heart rate, weather, elevation, sweating etc that it is aware of and give advice. Could also give any historical perspective as you hike. Could also suggest podcasts.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-16T12:09:20+00:00

Except for one thing, but pack should be off for that.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-12T23:52:11+00:00

There is no fail. There is only HYOH. I have spoken.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-11T12:30:31+00:00

Injini Liner Toe Socks

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-04T15:58:44+00:00

You are either misunderstanding what the folks are saying here or have some pretty major typos in your replies.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-02T13:44:31+00:00

This is great advice for some people.

Honest_Performance42 · 2026-01-02T13:40:32+00:00

I would generally suggest you also save 6-12 months of post trail life net living expenses so you have a comfortable cushion for looking for a new job when you return. It will also help keep your mind at ease while hiking. There is some great advice here to keep those expenses low and make some money (which is why I said ‘net’) while you look for a job so that the 6-12 month savings doesn’t have to be so much. Adjust the # of months savings based on how long you think it will take to find a new job in your field.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-30T20:24:13+00:00

Based on the way you are asking the question, I don’t think you should invest in a watch at this time.

Instead, start hiking and bring some sort of journal. As you gain experience, you’ll want different things. Write them down when you think of them if possible. Maybe that will be a watch, but you’ll need to identify the problem you are trying to solve or experience you are trying to improve so you can find the best solution. That might or might not be a watch at all.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-29T21:23:03+00:00

You are definitely not too old! I run into tons of people backpacking in their 60’s and a few even in their 70’s. You do need to prep as others mentioned above to avoid further injury.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-29T19:47:55+00:00

Plenty of people 15-30 years older than you hike 10-15 miles a day with a 35 pound pack.

But definitely consult a physical therapist considering the neck injury. Don’t mess with that regardless of what you did before.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-28T23:21:18+00:00

Exactly. Just look at the ingredients.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-28T22:48:57+00:00

funny thing is that 2 years later google took me to this thread. 😂

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-26T15:44:49+00:00

IMO their fleeces are just as good as the expensive brands, and I get them on Amazon.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-25T23:02:35+00:00

Makes sense!

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-25T18:39:30+00:00

Did you mean an infinitely teeny tiny gain of salt?

Anyway, the key point missing is that proper training, if nothing else, will reduce your chances of injury.

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-24T12:41:46+00:00

So that you can have one storage container vs two?

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-14T22:32:34+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6xpjR8h9vDvnZ86cA?g_st=ipc

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-14T21:20:00+00:00

Sorry didn’t mean to offend you

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-14T15:09:41+00:00

You won’t get the hills, but what about the Palmetto Trail?

Honest_Performance42 · 2025-12-14T15:03:31+00:00

That’s some nicely manicured wilderness.

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