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  1. Shawn

    R2R2R

    Has anyone tried or are you planning to try the R2R2R in the Grand Canyon? Source: https://www.r2r2r.org/ I know a lot of people like to run it while others will hike it in 1-2 or more days. I think I would want to do it in 3 days to be comfortable, and it would be a hike for me rather than a...
  2. Shawn

    Favorite hiking app?

    I tried using Backcountry once. I can't remember why I didn't like it. The regular hunting version is what I like using the most.
  3. Shawn

    Day Hiking Heron Pond Preserve

    I'd love to see a copperhead on Heron Pond Trail. I've seen them elsewhere but never that trail. I've seen more mud snakes at Heron Pond than anywhere else.
  4. Shawn

    New Feature Added "Trail Running" Section

    Howdy folks, Pleased to announce that I have added a new section on the forum called Trail Running, which is for discussing all things trail running, trail running gear, training, events, and more. I hope you all enjoy this new section!
  5. Shawn

    Trail Runners Check In!

    I just started my journey in trail running. Who here is into trail running?
  6. Shawn

    How many photos do you typically take?

    While on a hike, how many photos do you typically take? Are you the types that has to photo everything or do you only take it for specific targets?
  7. Shawn

    Quilt versus Sleeping Bag

    Which do you use? What brand? Why a quilt over a bag or the other way around?
  8. Shawn

    Day Hiking Heron Pond Preserve

    Heron Pond Preserve is within the Cache River State Natural Area in Belknap, Illinois. The trail is fairly easy with very little elevation. There are river and creek crossings but bridges and stable steppingstones are provided. Snakes are present during warmer months, including venomous...
  9. Shawn

    Favorite hiking app?

    All Trails (premium) is great for trails that are popular and established. OnX Hunt is mainly what I use for hiking off the beaten path areas or finding public land that is likely not listed,
  10. Shawn

    What has hiking done for your fitness/health?

    For me, hiking helped me lose quite a bit of weight and keep a lot of it off me. It's also really helped me strengthen my legs and feet. My legs and glutes and butt are one big muscle. There is no fat on them whatsoever. Hiking has helped improve my health 100 times only. How about you all...
  11. Shawn

    Random Chat Thread

    Don't flip rocks on Missouri Department of Conservation sites, it's illegal!
  12. Shawn

    Longest section completed

    Were you sore the next day?
  13. Shawn

    Trail Running Race

    I'll be staying at my house in Metropolis for the AC and comfortable bed haha
  14. Shawn

    Random Chat Thread

    I signed up for the half marathon!
  15. Shawn

    Longest section completed

    Nice. How many miles did that end up equaling to? Did you do it all in one day or multiple days?
  16. Shawn

    Trail Running Race

    I registered for the Shawnee Hills Races. I'm doing the 1/2 marathon. I'm not a runner so we'll see how it works. I figured, I can at least fast-hike 13ish miles in 12 hours.
  17. Shawn

    Backpacking for a month

    Could you backpack for a month straight? If not, why not? If yes, have you ever? Tell us about it!
  18. Shawn

    Longest section completed

    What's the longest section of long-trail you have ever completed in a single concurrent hike? This could be a thru-hike or section hike.
  19. Shawn

    Hunting season

    Do you hike during hunting season? If yes, where do you hike and how do you do it safely?
  20. Shawn

    Backpacking chair options

    How do you feel about bringing a backpacking chair? If you use one -- what one do you have? What are some great options for backpacking chairs?
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