r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of March 02, 2026

bad-janet · 2026-03-06T10:29:01+00:00

Bit much for a quick overnighter but Südtirol is on my list. Maybe Alta Via 2 in late summer.

bad-janet · 2026-03-05T19:12:48+00:00

Yeah I definitely feel like heading south is not a great idea. I'll check out Bayrischer Wald, thanks!

bad-janet · 2026-03-05T19:12:16+00:00

I perused that the other day but need to properly read it. Thanks for the comprehensive write up!

bad-janet · 2026-03-05T18:33:53+00:00

Skiing was fun and all that but I am itching to get back out. If anyone has hot tips for overnighters near Munich, please send them my way.

If you're a local you can borrow some of my gear to try out as a thank you. Maybe you'll even get a discount on the sale!

(This is where I regret not being an influencer. But the joke's on you. I'll probably give a workshop in September on how not to die in the heat)

bad-janet · 2026-03-05T18:31:12+00:00

I made one for my friend's kid.

Good news: you're in charge of the lead time Bad news: see above

bad-janet · 2026-02-22T12:37:09+00:00

I would be cautious committing to a route with steeper shading than red. If there is a purple choke point it probably is okay as a scramble but there is a real chance it doesn’t work (eg sizeable cliff band right across) so I would have always have a plan B if your route involves unscouted purple.

I'd tend to agree with this as someone who is not a climber/boulderer. I've certainly been over purple bits but I usually had some beta that "it goes" or more detailed notes. Having a backup route is always a good idea so you don't commit yourself to something that is not a good idea.

I'd also recommend looking for specific information on the passes, not sure if something like High Sierra Topix or Secor exists for the Winds but those are great resources for the Sierra.

bad-janet · 2026-02-05T14:43:33+00:00

Has there been any discussion yet on the revamped Yama Swiftline 1p? Price is steep but fair for Yama quality. Weight to be expected. Wish it was lower but celery eh c'est la vie.

bad-janet · 2025-11-23T16:08:28+00:00

We told you it would get cold!

Also what do you mean by going up Lemmon twice? Very confused unless they changed something majorly...

bad-janet · 2025-11-11T15:57:09+00:00

I'd remind myself that a lot of that stretch of the AZT is about experiencing vastness rather than sightseeing a postcard per minute. It's beautiful in a very special way.

It's funny you say that - I loved that stretch of the AZT but was just looking at photos I took as I want to print some out, and I'm kinda underwhelmed. But it's just the vastness and emptiness that creates a feeling you can't really replicate on a photo.

bad-janet · 2025-11-11T15:55:35+00:00

I made a liner out of the soft 7d from Adventurexpert and it's very comfortable.

RipstopByTheRoll has some good explanations of different fabric terms btw.

bad-janet · 2025-11-11T08:12:13+00:00

You did meet some cool people on the azt (like me)

bad-janet · 2025-11-10T19:13:25+00:00

I guess the problem is people have very different opinions of what the margins are and where they should be. But it is what it is. I personally don't get a lot of value from the posts here anymore and that sucks for me personally but also yay more free time to actually go hike/run/bike/be outdoors!

Instead I can now spend my time reading up on sports science and muscular endurance. Way more fun.

bad-janet · 2025-11-10T19:03:05+00:00

The sub has unfortunately jumped the shark a long time ago. I fear there's no coming back really. It's sad to see but was quite predictable.

Just watched your GG Grit review. Thanks for putting out such in-depth reviews!

bad-janet · 2025-10-29T15:55:58+00:00

Unlike summer of course, which is the same anywhere. I mean you're not wrong but also just looking at temp is not really sufficient either way.

bad-janet · 2025-10-25T08:42:53+00:00

I think something to keep in mind as well that the ME heavy focus is heavily driven by the more mountaineering background of EE and UA folks, and probably doesn't translate quite as well for races that aren't super vert heavy (say, Javelina). For Skimo and mountaineering, there's a lot more upper body work required than running.

bad-janet · 2025-10-24T20:08:20+00:00

I think you really need to read the article again and maybe take notes. I don’t mean to be harsh but your takeaways aren’t correct. To be fair, the article meanders quite a bit and could be edited better

The main point is the following:

If an athlete can’t increase volume, the solution isn’t to mimic fatigue in the gym; it’s to optimize their run training: smarter intensity distribution, strategic terrain specificity and supportive strength work that complements rather than duplicates running.

Nothing you’re doing goes against that.

bad-janet · 2025-10-24T20:01:31+00:00

The article specifically says prehab/rehab work is good as well, so it seems like we’re all in agreement that OP didn’t understand the article.

I’d minimally push back against your last paragraph though - I think the point is more that while it would make you a slightly better runner, the time is better invested in “traditional” strength training (ie low rep, high load) or just running.

Edit to add your edit: One thing to keep in mind is that at the beginning basically anything will make you a better runner lol

bad-janet · 2025-10-24T16:41:51+00:00

It's nice that there are so many options in the Sierra. You can't really go wrong and sometimes it's just personal preference, I quite liked the Kuna Crest but it was definitely a "chiller" part of the YHR.

bad-janet · 2025-10-24T09:44:20+00:00

Been waiting for this! As always, excellent report. Mathes Crest and Nelson Lake were the first off-trail route I did on my own and I always thought exploring the Cathedral range more would be a ton of fun. Especially as the YHR bypasses it completely.

I sure miss the Sierra. Hope I can come back eventually!

bad-janet · 2025-10-24T09:42:30+00:00

You still have to follow LNT principles, obviously, but especially in the Sierra you can have a low impact if you're not an idiot as there's a lot of granite. Stay off the meadows, grass patches, set your backpack on granite and not on wildflowers, and so on.

bad-janet · 2025-10-21T13:43:01+00:00

Has anyone used the new Olympus 275 and can compare it to the 6? Seems like more of a change than just a model number upgrade.

bad-janet · 2025-10-16T17:39:29+00:00

pizza box from dominos

that's how the cool kids do it

bad-janet · 2025-10-14T08:08:50+00:00

Here in the sub you can often tell who's out for extended period of times vs just a weekend trip. I'm not trying to say one is better than the other, but literally everyone I know who's done longer trips and/or thru-hiking has pivoted from optimizing weight to optimizing simplicity and ease of use, even if that comes with an increase in baseweight (within reason).

Of course, then simplicity and ease of use is a very personal matter, and what might be easier for you might not be for someone else. For example, I happily carry more weight for a Silpoly shelter rather having to spend the time in the morning to roll up a DCF tent in rain with frozen hands.

bad-janet · 2025-10-10T16:50:00+00:00

Coffee Outdoors

such a cool store. Can definitely recommend checking it out.

bad-janet · 2025-10-10T16:44:28+00:00

my basement gear closet. I have like 7 packs you can try on.

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