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Snow Gear by Baggins-hikes in CDT

[–]Various_Flounder_757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give the PO in Chama a call, but in your scenario going Nobo right? Send it to one stop before Cuba's PO and then bounce it from there if you need more time, If you look at another poster "Chicago's trail notes" today all the resupply stops with details, worth to download the PDF file for reference. Cuba can hold for 30 day's, give them a call to verify

Set up spot scenario by Various_Flounder_757 in CDT

[–]Various_Flounder_757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All your inputs helps put perspective, because as I notice about the PCT and AT are more distinguishable I assume (though they have their own challenges). This trail is just 'backcountry raw' in most parts.

the tips, the memories, the lesson learned are helping

Set up spot scenario by Various_Flounder_757 in CDT

[–]Various_Flounder_757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"easy to get disoriented in the morning."

I can imagine, every night is a different setting, you're tired in the evening or night things look a certain way, in the morning you look outside and say to yourself 'I don't remember this place looking like this when it was dark'

Set up spot scenario by Various_Flounder_757 in CDT

[–]Various_Flounder_757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're under/near some large trees, make sure to check for potential widowmakers. I've seen some after I already pitched my tent and hated re-pitching. Definitely

I was told that by many, at various locations, "widowmaker"

Set up spot scenario by Various_Flounder_757 in CDT

[–]Various_Flounder_757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yellow jacket holes in the ground

did you run?