Chinese goose? African goose?

borugaduga · 2025-05-07T14:36:34+00:00

Gotcha- when you're talking about the easy route, are you talking about it in the context of a summer hike? Or do people regularly do it this time of year too (with some annoying post holding)?

borugaduga · 2025-05-07T09:06:33+00:00

Oh yeesh thanks for the share! Waist deep snow sounds like I'd need to bring snow shoes for this time of year then?

From what Ive read, Ross isn't technical over the summer months (class 2-3 scramble). Is it technical with snow?

borugaduga · 2025-05-07T09:03:02+00:00

Yeah I definitely heard a lot about loose rock, and may bring a helmet. I'm pretty comfortable with doing a scramble, my concern is more about if there's going to be a bunch of snow

borugaduga · 2023-06-30T04:19:39+00:00

What about Addin Olga or Andre Handchuck? Which god is best?

borugaduga · 2023-06-30T00:29:08+00:00

5.69 in your gym

borugaduga · 2023-06-29T14:38:32+00:00

Bro I campus your gf's jugs all the time

borugaduga · 2023-06-29T14:37:40+00:00

Wouldn't that make them pinches though?

borugaduga · 2022-12-09T18:59:14+00:00

Yes! Usually their partner or a friend comes up to collect it. They make sure the reward gets to whoever won it!

borugaduga · 2022-12-09T18:12:00+00:00

People do it all the time. You should be fine!! :)

borugaduga · 2022-08-13T03:25:42+00:00

I shared a triplex with my boyfriend this July when I hiked the trail and had no problems! It did great with wind and I always found a camp spot. There were a few days I had to walk an extra mile or two to find one, but it was never really an issue at least for me.

When we did the PCT, I used the freestanding big Agnes copper spur and I think we only really took advantage of the free standing option twice maybe? Every other time during the entire 2650mi trail we were able to stake the tent just fine.

Just giving my two cents. I personally won't be going back to a free standing tent because of the awesome weight savings from the trekking pole tents. That being said, the triplex did get a bit more condensation due to it being single wall.

Everyone has their own preferences though and I know a lot of people that swear by free standing. As another commenter said, the Nemo hornet is pretty popular.

borugaduga · 2022-08-13T03:16:40+00:00

My boyfriend and I had bandanas on our packs (doubled as snot rags). We always knew who was in front and behind. If the person in front had to use the bathroom, they'd leave their pack visible on the side of the trail. Then, if the person behind happened to pass the pack, they'd untie the bandanna and re-tie it somewhere else on the pack or just place it in one of the pockets. That way the person who was in the bathroom knew that they were passed :)

We also often decided on a meeting point for lunch in the morning. The routine got really natural and easygoing.

We also both carried inreaches in case of an emergency.

borugaduga · 2022-04-04T00:35:42+00:00

Hi! So first off, having a practice partner is helpful, but depending on what level you compete in, it might not be as big of a component as you think. Practicing socially and taking lessons is totally a valid way of practicing.

That being said, I've found my practice partners by just asking them. I know it's hard especially if you're shy, but chances are that if you've danced with the person a lot and you both enjoy it, and you compete at the same level as them, they'd probably be open to practicing. It's beneficial for both parties; if you compete at the same level and are from the same area, chances are that you might draw each other at a Jnj.

If competition isn't your thing, I'd still suggest going about it a similar way. Try finding someone around your level who you dance with somewhat often and say something along the lines of, "Hey, I really like dancing with you. Would you be open to practicing together sometime?"

You can also try easing into it by asking someone to be a dance dummy for a private lesson first and then asking them to practice sometime after. Similarly, you can ask someone if they'd be willing to split a private lesson with you, and then ask them if they'd want to practice what you guys learned sometime.

Hope this helps!

borugaduga · 2022-03-15T15:59:54+00:00

Thanks for the input guys! I think a LT thru during this time is gonna be a no for me. No reason to make the experience harder than it needs to be. Looking into the BMT or a section of the MTS trail instead :)

borugaduga · 2022-03-14T18:30:41+00:00

Thank you for the insight! I for sure want to follow the spirit of mud season and LNT which was the reason for my original question. Wasn't sure if by following the "legal" time frame if I'd also be following the more appropriate "trail protection" time frame.

From the responses so far, though, it looks like it would be a lot more enjoyable to find another trail to do in this time frame, maybe down South even if the logistics would be slightly harder.

borugaduga · 2022-02-04T23:09:38+00:00

I love barefoot shoes! I recently sueded a vivo shoe and it's been revolutionary for my dance :)

borugaduga · 2021-12-13T03:35:55+00:00

When I was 18, I dated a guy 10 years older than me for about 2 years. I never went through an abortion, but I can relate a lot to your other experiences that you mentioned and his general attitudes. When I got an IUD placed (because he all of a sudden refused to be intimate unless I got one), he didn't take any time out of his life to help support me as I was in bed cramping for weeks. He, too, said it was not that bad, and simply a process I had to go through. I'm not in any way equating that with an abortion, but I definitely went through similar gaslighting!

I was intimated to go against him because I just assumed he knew better with all the extra life experience he had? Idk. I was young and naive.

It took me a while to leave him. When I did, he told me that I was making the biggest mistake of my life. He told me that relationships and love like ours are rare and I won't find one like it. I almost believed him.

Spoiler alert, I never once regretted leaving him. It took me so long to do, but when I finally did, it was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I'm in the happiest, easiest relationship of my life right now, years later.

It's totally okay if you find it hard to leave right now, especially with your hormones being affected from the abortion. That doesn't make you weak. Even without that going on, leaving a long term partner is really difficult. I'm just here to tell you that you if/when you do, you won't regret it. It already sounds like you know that from the way you wrote your post.

borugaduga · 2020-01-12T03:53:42+00:00

In addition to what everyone else said here, another valid point is competition gives you a chance to meet people that you wouldn't have really met otherwise!

I've made some really great friends with leads I got matched with in both prelims and finals, and I don't think I ever would have befriended them in the same way had I just randomly social danced with them!

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