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  1. Shawn

    Dogs on hiking trails

    How do you feel about hikers who bring their dogs on the hiking trail? Are you in agreement with this or do you oppose it? Why? Do you think dogs need to remain on leashes or should they be allowed to roam free? Why or why not? Do you bring your dog with you on hikes?
  2. Shawn

    Looking for a day hiking backpack

    How about this one? https://www.rei.com/product/201312/osprey-sirrus-24-pack-womens?sku=2013120001&CAWELAID=120217890014005305 I've used Osprey Packs since I started hiking and love them. Some can be noisy at times, but they're durable as heck, and the company will fix any damaged packs, too...
  3. Shawn

    Interested in Cycling?

    Join my new cycling forum, no matter where you are in the world. Discuss all things cycling! https://cyclingtopics.com/
  4. Shawn

    4th of July Plans

    What are you doing for the 4th of July? Fireworks? BBQ? Hiking?
  5. Shawn

    Group Hikes

    Reply here with any upcoming groups hikes!
  6. Shawn

    Marathons

    Have any of you ever ran a full marathon trail run? If so, what it all on one trail system loop or was it an out and back kind of thing? Tell us about your experiences in running full marathon trail runs!
  7. Shawn

    Hot and Humid Hikes

    Show me a photo of what you hike for when it's hot and humid outside! Post a picture in a reply below!
  8. Shawn

    Instant Coffee

    Do any of you take instant coffee with you on your hiking and backpacking trips? If so, what instant coffee are you taking? I'm sick of Folgers and looking to try something else. I'd prefer as dark and strong as I can get it.
  9. Shawn

    Day Hiking Hughes Mountain Natural Area

    Hughes Mountain Natural Area is a 1.6-mile out and back hiking trail in Irondale, Missouri. It had an elevation of about 390 feet. We hiked more because we were looking around - about 2.5 miles of hiking for me and the wife. It is a mountain, but it isn't as hard to hike as it sounds. It...
  10. Shawn

    Day Hiking vs. Backpacking

    What would you rather do? Day hike or backpack? Day hiking is when you just hike during the day. You start and end your hike on the same day. Backpacking is when you do an overnight hike. It might be one night or more than on night. Vote and feel free to reply saying why you voted for what...
  11. Shawn

    Where are you hiking this weekend?

    Where are you hiking this weekend?
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  12. Shawn

    What if it's really hot?

    My half marathon is in August. What if the day of is a really hot and humid day. If you're supposed to run 13ish miles on a day like that, what would you do to stay safe and cool while still competing or trying to get a certain time? What's the hottest weather you've ran it?
  13. Shawn

    Cooling towels

    Do you use cooling towels when hiking in the heat? If yes, what brand are you using? Do they work good?
  14. Shawn

    What's in your backpack?

    What do you carry in your hiking pack? Tell us what items you take with you!
  15. Shawn

    Hiking in extreme heat

    Do you hike in extreme heat? Why or why not? If you do, what are ways you stay safe and cool? What's the hottest weather you've ever hiked in?
  16. Shawn

    Half Tights

    Do any of you trail run in half tights? Half tights are like tights but shorts, kind of like cycling shorts without the pad - compression. That's what I run it. I find them to be most comfortable and help with my chafing and sweating. My favorite half tights are from Janji, CompressX, and...
  17. Shawn

    Helmets

    Do any of you bring helmets with you on hikes? Helmets might be a good idea for upper class hikes that require you to scramble up and down rocks or mountains.
  18. Shawn

    Show me your hiking footwear!

    I sport the Merrell Moab Speed 2 (Coyote version) How about you all?
  19. Shawn

    Ever had to stay the night after getting lost?

    Have you ever got so lost in the woods on a hike that you had to stay the night in the forest? Tell us about it. Did you have to call for help or did people start looking for you?
  20. Shawn

    Night Hiking Trail

    Do you have a favorite trail for night hiking? What is the trail and why do you enjoy hiking it at night?
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