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Recent content by Shawn

  1. Shawn

    Hiking Clubs

    Nice
  2. Shawn

    Hiking Clubs

    Nice. Why do they call themselves hidden hikers?
  3. Shawn

    Falling

    I haven't fell yet at all trail running. I've fallen hiking plenty of times, though.
  4. Shawn

    Hiking Clubs

    I like group hikes if it's with the right group. Usually, groups of known friends is the right group. It's often hard to hike with strangers.
  5. Shawn

    Sick on the trail

    They make medicine for that, don't they? Have you ever tried it? You might be suffering from sinus issues from all the pollen and stuff in the air. I'd take an antihistamine overnight before your hike to see if that works. That's what I do and it's really helped me out.
  6. Shawn

    We need a Professional Hiking League

    That would kind of be me. I follow Tour de France but just the quick highlights. I couldn't sit there and watch the whole thing. I'd much rather ride the bike than watch people ride LOL
  7. Shawn

    We need a Professional Hiking League

    Hiking is just a recreational activity. But I think it could be more. I think hiking should be made into a professional activity, a sport, a league. Why not? Cycling is both a recreational activity and a sport. Running, too. Hiking could be, as well. I would watch that on TV. Heck, I might...
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    Do you carry pepper spray?

    I carry bear spray in areas where bears are at (in population). Aside from that, I carry a few knives. I used to carry my concealed (licensed) firearm, but I realized I simply don't need it out there. I've never been put in a position where I felt unsafe enough to need a firearm while in...
  9. Shawn

    Falling

    How often do you fall when trail running?
  10. Shawn

    Do you carry pepper spray?

    While hiking or backpacking, do you carry pepper spray at all? Maybe just regular pepper spray or even bear spray. Have you ever had to use it or almost use it? Against animal or human, that is.
  11. Shawn

    Sick on the trail

    Have you ever been sick on the trail? Was this before you started the hike or during it? What type of sickness was it? Did you have to end the hike or overcome it on trail?
  12. Shawn

    Day Hiking Providence Canyon perimeter Loop, Georgia

    My wife and I are in Illinois but we go hike in Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee all the time. I'm all about checking out the neighbor states.
  13. Shawn

    Favorite hiking app?

    I definitely recommend All Trails if you're new to hiking. It will cover most of the popular trails which I also recommend doing until you get to a comfortable point of going to the trails that are not as popular and off the beaten path. :)
  14. Shawn

    Hey, I’m Pete!

    Welcome to the forum @Peter Ruma We're very glad to have you here! :)
  15. Shawn

    Weekly Photo Theme Turtle Photos

    Okay folks, For this new weekly photo theme, post pictures of turtles you've seen in nature while on a hike, backpacking, or trail running adventure! Saw this Snapping Turtle at Dutchman Lake near Vienna, Illinois a few weeks ago.
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