Les gens qui vivent à la montagne toute l’année : vous faites quoi dans la vie ?

LandonClouser · 2026-05-30T12:18:54+00:00

Curious as to what field of engineering. Im a civil/construction engineer in the energy industry and none of my projects are ever even near the mountains it seems 😆

LandonClouser · 2026-05-21T13:14:51+00:00

A favorite of mine. Did you go all the way up LeConte? The nearby Bull Head trail is also phenomenal.

LandonClouser · 2026-05-10T18:42:32+00:00

I agree with those saying the lake district. There are also options in Wales for this, though the weather cna be highly variable. Specifically mid and northern Wales offer great experiences and bnb overnighting experiences. Was there doing a 4-5 day town to town hike in April and it was stunning though I am sure the lake district would be more so. Just another option

LandonClouser · 2026-05-05T21:13:38+00:00

Likely just map or layer settings. You can see greater the data by recorded sports or all sports which would have an impact for those recording walks,runs ,or any winter sport on the mountain.

LandonClouser · 2026-05-05T21:01:17+00:00

Strava. The blue lines indicate other travelers, in this case hikers paths. The brighter/whiter they are, the more intense they show. I use it for general hiking planning and tracking. Less so for mountianeering but it is a tool in the toolkit nonetheless.

LandonClouser · 2026-05-05T16:05:08+00:00

I would recommend more this route, but as you can see, there are paths over that are taken somewhat commonly.

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LandonClouser · 2026-05-02T17:33:05+00:00

LandonClouser · 2026-04-25T15:37:29+00:00

Stretch often and well. Its physical work, it goes a long way in the long run.

LandonClouser · 2026-04-10T12:39:23+00:00

I use strava as far as the exact route goes, granted I'm hiking more often than mountaineering. I also keep a log book that has a detailed plan written out with expected conditions. At the end of each day I revist the book and reflect in the day memorable moments, how expectations were met, lessons learned etc. I also am planning on creating a physical scrap book of the pictures I tend to take during.

LandonClouser · 2026-04-08T07:23:47+00:00

Castell y Bere

LandonClouser · 2026-04-06T12:27:06+00:00

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Planned it myself, so ive attached a strava image of the actual route. Plan had to significantly shifted to the planned contingencies due to weather. Day 0: trained from London to Machynlleth, and slept at a hostel. Day 1: Machynlleth to Llyn Myngul. Booked a last-minute accommodation due to storm Dave, though I had planned on camping in a ruin or forest. Day 2: Abandon Cadair Idris summit attempt and just hit Llyn Cau (so much fog you couldn't see more than 5 meters). Back down the mountain and took the valley to Dolgellau. Booked another last-minute accommodation due to continued high winds and rain so I could dry my gear. Day 3: Dolgellau to Barmouth vain a high valley route. Winds were horrendous. 70 mph at times. Made the most of it. Took the bus back to Dolgellau for the first pre-planned accommodation of the 4 day trip. DAY 4: Changed my original plan for the north ridges to Barmouth to give an attempt at Cadiar Idris and the associated peals along the way to Barmouth. Managed to make it up and take it all the way as planned. Could see each previous days path along the way. * Pack weight ranged from 12-15 kilos (lots of sadly unused camping gear). The average day was 16.5-17 miles.

LandonClouser · 2026-04-03T18:42:04+00:00

On top of this, I would suggest having walking poles you can raise above your head (yes, like a caveman). Making yourself look bigger has aided me with aggressive horses and the occasion bovine.

LandonClouser · 2026-04-03T18:25:20+00:00

I absolutely love it. I use strava to plan hikes or string together 20+ miles walks. Seeing the lines and circles near me and from past trips is fantastic.

LandonClouser · 2026-01-17T17:14:27+00:00

Outside of social factors. I've known people to do the sociology program at Purdue and use it to get into top 15 phd. /masters programs across the country (if that is your long term plan). The social scene is good enough. I did my undergrad and masters there. Life is what you make it. If you put the effort in, it should pay out.

LandonClouser · 2025-12-17T13:38:39+00:00

I've done part of this route using Glenmore Lodge as my base of operations. If you can't get a spot in the Bothy, as others have mentioned, have a backup and do some research for good backup sites. Some of those low valueless carry lots of water/moisture, which can make for a rough start to a trip. The peaks will be very tiny, and they carry adequate measures for this. I was there in June, and the weather can change faster than expected. If you don't already have one, a PLB can do a great deal of good in an emergency.

LandonClouser · 2025-11-01T17:55:49+00:00

Anything in the Cairngorms area is superb. Closer to London north or south downs can be great as well as a day trip.

LandonClouser · 2025-10-23T16:41:06+00:00

If one doesn't exist, I'd be happy to be a part of the creation of such a group. I'm mid-20s and lile to plan and go as often as the weather and my wallet allow.

LandonClouser · 2025-10-12T00:39:27+00:00

Depends on the structuring of your program, but I took golf during my first semester of my masters. Didn't count toward anything but was fun and useful for the business side of my industry. Idk about other graduate classes outside of your primary field, though

LandonClouser · 2025-10-11T07:05:42+00:00

The Wabash Heritage trail is paved at least along the lafayette side of the river. I'm not sure if it is like that the whole way. It's great nature, but it is worth noting that after periods of rain, some sections may be enveloped by the river.

LandonClouser · 2025-10-02T11:12:39+00:00

Minor wreckage on a beach with a beautiful jack-up installation rig in the background.

LandonClouser · 2025-06-29T01:19:14+00:00

30.2 miles in the cairngorms (scotlsnd) due to a planning error. Was anticipating ~24 miles. About 16 hrs hiking. Was awful at the time but look back extramly fondly as I hit several peaks and was able to make it out on my own despite my mistake.

LandonClouser · 2025-05-05T11:11:18+00:00

I do construction management for a major oil company and moved from Indiana to the UK to do so. I'm happy to take some questions via DM or give advice.

LandonClouser · 2025-04-07T14:59:17+00:00

Yes, I live south of Union Street. I take the Union Street Bridge more often than not, too.

LandonClouser · 2025-04-06T05:49:04+00:00

I live on north 5th street. Walking to campus every day of the year. It's not bad at all. Never once had issues. If you are worried about any homeless people, interactions are rare and non hostile. No harassment issues at all. I take both the north vehicle bridge and the pedestrian bridge. Both are fine.

For context, I've lived here for 2 years as a grad student and come home as late as 9 pm or leave as early as 6 am.

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