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  1. krJoest

    Do you like elevation gain?

    I like hills, most of the best hikes have them!
  2. krJoest

    Fire-starting kit

    I have candles in my 1st aid kit now too, I forgot about that.
  3. krJoest

    Fire-starting kit

    I carry a lighter, waterproof matches, magnesium fire starter, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper!
  4. krJoest

    Show me your recent fall colors!

    Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell IN.
  5. krJoest

    Share your Reflections!

    Blue Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness CO.
  6. krJoest

    When does Graffiti become Rock Art?

    Humans have been painting caves since they were human. I don't do it, but I like to see it.
  7. krJoest

    Snakes

    I like snakes, they're just not great pets.
  8. krJoest

    Show me your recent fall colors!

    Jug Rock Shoals, In. The highest freestanding table rock east of the Mississippi!
  9. krJoest

    Last Trail / First Trail

    I think I hiked Arrowhead Arch around th HNF on New Year's Eve and Rim Rock in SNF on New Year's Day.
  10. krJoest

    What longer trails have you hiked on?

    I've probably run 4.000 miles on the ADT in the last 4 years, on a 1.79 mile section of it.
  11. krJoest

    What’s the Toughest Trail You've Ever Conquered?

    It's the YDS
  12. krJoest

    I need new hiking boots

    They're good for caving, most things get ruined on that environment.
  13. krJoest

    I need new hiking boots

    I got 800 miles out of them and they're still good, my feet have gotten bigger and they don't fit anymore.
  14. krJoest

    I need new hiking boots

    Merrell Moab! I had a pair last 4 years
  15. krJoest

    Hydration Mix

    I use a hydration bladder so I don't put anything but water in it. I drink a lot of Gatorade when I run races that have it and aren't cup less. I have a collapsible cup but I save that for soft drinks.
  16. krJoest

    Oddities

    I haven't seen a stuffed animal in the Shawnee for a couple years! Don't miss them.
  17. krJoest

    What’s the Toughest Trail You've Ever Conquered?

    Class 3 means don't fall, Class 4 means there's some rock climbing and don't fall! Class 5 means stay away.
  18. krJoest

    What’s the Toughest Trail You've Ever Conquered?

    Hardest hike this year was the Arapaho Traverse in Colorado. It was a classic class 3 traverse, the hardest move was class 4.
  19. krJoest

    Show me a trail picture!

    User trail over Ravine Arch, Tazwell, In.
  20. krJoest

    FKT

    The FKT is over 20 min/mi for 60 miles, I'd probably get distracted by all the caves and mess it up though.
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