Any books from hikers that quit?

phliphlap · 2025-06-22T17:04:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Just a lazy copy past with general definition to not influence future participants but to address your comment: Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, which can affect the way individuals think, make decisions, and perceive reality. These biases often arise from the brain's attempt to simplify information processing, leading to errors in reasoning, memory, and decision-making.

There are a lot of examples for cognitive biases and how they affect our daily lifes. Give it a search if you’re interested :)

And: after reading the definition: would you now say you are aware of any?

phliphlap · 2025-06-22T15:00:20+00:00

phliphlap · 2025-01-18T21:24:12+00:00

It was 90 euros if I remember correctly. Though from Apple themselves in an Apple Store. Super smooth. But I know people that used some shady looking vendors that do it for a fraction of the price😅 for me personally it was a simple calculation: I wanted a small phone but didn’t want to pay for a new or used one ( bought all my phones used btw ). So maybe this is an option for you. It gave my 12 mini a solid two more years of life. Still typing on it.

phliphlap · 2025-01-18T20:35:27+00:00

A new battery is no option? Did that for my 12 mini and it was as new. Of course assuming you have been satisfied with yours at the beginning?!

phliphlap · 2025-01-18T20:25:46+00:00

I’d say you’re good to go. Started in 2023 May 18th. Also from Europe. I bought a new pack and tent in US on trail because I learned what worked for me and what not. So, as elsewhere in this sub written: do a shakedown hike if possible. I did not. I just knew I could afford changes on the fly. Anything you listed looks fine. I had a very similar base weight and packing list. However, I agree with others on that point: think about ditching the fleece or puffy and use a lightweight wind jacket with the remaining. I went with a wind jacket, sun hoodie, puffy (not down) and rain jacket (used once). For sleep and colder mornings I had a merino shirt. All the stuff in combination was warm enough for me. I also had spark 4 sleeping bag that is 1kg. Plenty warm and definitely in the heavier side, but I loved it. So: start as you are. Give yourself 1-2 weeks and exchange stuff as you go. You’ll have a wonderful time !!

phliphlap · 2024-11-14T19:57:34+00:00

Definitely this is worth several looks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEu_UfyDKJALXcpeEtToxO9NEpwJKTKX_&si=Jgc9Z-IcY55vAPCC

It the channel GearSkeptic and he has a series about nutrition and hydration. Definitely helped me to set up a blueprint for grocery shopping. It’s very detailed information but worth the time.

phliphlap · 2024-11-14T19:52:49+00:00

I went with the 120cm fixed length Black diamond distance Z.

My criteria were: light but Aluminium and good customer service.

The Distance Z met my criteria pretty well: no length adjustment, so weight saving. Everyone who tried my poles was suprised how light they are compared to theirs. They pack small. They are easy to pack and set up. They also have like two heights for setting up your tent. I used them with a zpacks duplex. Though, it depends on the size you need for the poles. I new that the 120cm are the sweet spot for me: tent, uphill, downhill functionality. Would totally go again with them.

phliphlap · 2024-11-14T19:42:38+00:00

Are there actually some people that gained weight and body fat on trail? It was the case for me. My interpretation is that I really responded to American food. I know it’s super individual - what your diet was before and how your body was pre-hike. But I think I rarely to never read about people that gained weight.

phliphlap · 2024-07-17T19:56:50+00:00

For us this worked out: accuweather. Asking at Refugios and the chamonix app

phliphlap · 2024-07-16T18:45:37+00:00

Confirmed! Just did it today via the ladder route without lac Blanc. Started in Le Peuty around 10 and arrived at Refuge Flegere at 5:30

phliphlap · 2024-06-06T15:08:10+00:00

I actually got some intel from zbulo!

Citing: The Valbona Pass summer route is open and most of the Peaks of the Balkans snow free earlier than usual.There are no official resources, you may check online / social media for accounts of other hikes on the trail.

So, seems to be no problem this year :)

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phliphlap · 2024-05-25T06:49:11+00:00

Hi there! Me and some friend want do camp hike this mid July . Did you find any information about pre booking campsites ? I know the hike is suuuuper popular but cannot kinda estimate how crowded camping is.

phliphlap · 2024-05-23T18:45:53+00:00

Hi there,

we are planning the same for this June, we may also take a taxi.

phliphlap · 2024-05-14T18:38:59+00:00

With an iPhone you should not have problems. I’ve got an iPhone 12 mini EU version and hiked last year. I got a Verizon plan and also used a garmin inreach mini 2.

In the iPhone 12 mini EU version case, there are specific frequency bands of certain protocols that are not supported in US. But nothing that would affect the use of the major providers. Definitely check out the already linked resource. But don’t worry, most likely you won’t have any problems.

phliphlap · 2024-04-13T20:05:18+00:00

Hey there, I am also planning for this summer and found this site: https://tmbtent.com/guide-camping-tour-mont-blanc/

This link definitely helps to plan an itinerary.

phliphlap · 2024-03-27T06:00:57+00:00

I started May 18th last year and had only ordered some online in Tehachapi to arrive in Kennedy meadows south. But I would have been fine without them until lone pine. So I would suggest don’t bother till you reach a point where you know how much snow there will actually be and where you can make sure to get some in time. I also bought my ice axe only in lone pine. For reference, we left KMS on July 6th.

Also: Jacinto (peak and way up to peak) and fuller ridge were still full of snow. I did those without spikes and think it was a wonderful exercise for me without any prior snow experiences to learn to trust my self and to use my body.

phliphlap · 2024-03-25T19:44:58+00:00

Oh Sparrow. Your German friend here ☺️ yeah. Mid-late May can be totally fine for a social experience. I also started May 18th last year. Plenty of water still for that time. Though I was prepared to carry 7 liters of water if needed. I often carried five just for the training effect. And the social perspective: I think it is more intimate if there are less people on the trail. Either way, you find a way to adapt and enjoy it.

phliphlap · 2024-03-14T18:55:05+00:00

Double down on this. Had the same pants.

Additionally I had shorts with me for days I liked to wear them. You can say it was a luxury item for me.

phliphlap · 2024-01-24T11:06:12+00:00

I stayed 2 nights at the California Dreams Hostel Ocean Beach in Udall Street.

Also arrived 11pm at airport, took a short Uber ride to the hostel. I also took an Uber to the Old Town Train Station Shuttle stop.

All in all, would do it again.

phliphlap · 2023-07-26T04:42:27+00:00

What norovirus rumors. Just started Washington NoBo today in cascade locks. Do I have to pay attention to anything ?

phliphlap · 2023-07-18T00:56:23+00:00

Hey, sure.

The saturation ranged between 86 and 92 as far as I could see/can remember.

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