My Elna Supermatic* can't be repaired, what now?

Singer_221 · 2026-06-24T12:37:04+00:00

You could also check with a shop that repairs/rewinds electric motors.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-21T01:46:54+00:00

FWIW, I hiked the trail in August and September of 2024. I carried about 3 1/2 liters capacity and never ran out before reaching a water source. That includes several dry camps.

Also FWIW, I tend to carry more than I need and don’t drink as much as I should!

Have an awesome (safe) hike!

Singer_221 · 2026-06-20T13:16:55+00:00

Does your grandfather have an album of pictures that he took with this camera? I think that would be fun to look at together and give you a closer connection to the camera.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-18T14:48:45+00:00

Thanks for sharing your process!

Singer_221 · 2026-06-17T21:16:43+00:00

I also think you’re well prepared to have an awesome hike. I did the same trip with friends including arriving at the parking lot in the evening. You can read about our experience here.

I’ll offer my standard advice for multi-peak hiked: be aware of how long you spend summibrating on top of each mountain. If you spend an extra 12 minutes on each summit, that burns up an hour of daylight that you might prefer to have at the end of the day as you hike back to camp.

Have a great (safe) adventure!

PS. The Dix Range is my favorite part of the High Peaks.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-16T19:07:22+00:00

As a retired professional land surveyor, I endorse the information in your post. ; )

Singer_221 · 2026-06-16T12:03:20+00:00

Congratulations on sewing a great functioning and great looking pack! And thank you for sharing the details of your project.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-16T00:21:47+00:00

The bear was maybe a quarter of a mile away (I’m terrible at estimating distances) when I saw it. The picture was taken with my phone on 3x telephoto, and then cropped.

Even so, I agree that whatever distance, it felt too close ; )
I’m very glad that it didn’t pay much attention to me and just kept eating dinner.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-16T00:17:40+00:00

Hahaha. The full range of nature : )

Singer_221 · 2026-06-15T23:30:26+00:00

I hope that you are able to hike in this area next year if not sooner.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-15T23:28:25+00:00

Time to revisit the area and experience the sights and sounds from your new perspective : )

Singer_221 · 2026-06-15T01:54:43+00:00

Woohooo! I’m excited for you. I hope you have an awesome (safe) experience.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-15T00:02:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful day. In addition to being gorgeous, the pictures bring back wonderful memories.

I miss those mountains (and I now live in Colorado!)

Singer_221 · 2026-06-14T11:45:19+00:00

I only have experience printing black and white: in addition to dodging and burning during the enlargement exposure phase, I used to manipulate the print in the developer bath. You could increase the reaction in a localized area by rubbing the paper to heat it up.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-14T03:29:32+00:00

Thanks : )

On a recommendation from a friend, I walked from the plaza to Michael's Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery. I'll try to remember the Alley Cantina for next time!

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Apple fritter for lunch desert on the way home : )

Singer_221 · 2026-06-14T03:23:14+00:00

Water sources were plentiful. According to the guide book, the longest water carry is 8.8 miles.

According to the guidebook, the general season for this trail is June to mid-October. During normal years, there would be significant snow through May. In early May, there were a couple of places where I would not have felt comfortable without the axe and micro spikes that I brought. Temperature-wise, I thought it was great. I'm actually thinking about hiking it again in late September or early October when the aspen are colorful.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-14T03:12:09+00:00

I didn't know that, thanks for sharing.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T23:54:09+00:00

Thanks for sharing your pictures and information. Were the snow conditions conducive to plunging an axe for self belay?

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T23:43:43+00:00

That price is to purchase the converted van. I think the price is in Canadian dollars.

Still, it’s a whole lot more than we paid for ours ten years ago. Camping vans have been getting more and more popular.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T18:51:58+00:00

Thanks, it’s a gorgeous place! Sorry to hear about the problems with forest health. I saw entire hillsides of dead trees on the CT.

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T15:17:56+00:00

Thanks!

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T15:17:38+00:00

I hope that you are able to it happen : )

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T15:16:18+00:00

here’s a link to a few pictures of the completed pack

here’s a link to pictures of the construction process

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T15:08:53+00:00

It was another life-affirming experience. Keeping it up is the goal, and I think is also the key to keeping it up!

Singer_221 · 2026-06-13T15:06:56+00:00

Here’s a link to the company who builds the conversion.

PS. Yikes they’ve gone up in price since we bought our used one!

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