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by the hiking nurse
September 27th, 2015, 2:40 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Canyon Creek Meadows 9/25
Replies: 1
Views: 2471

Re: Canyon Creek Meadows 9/25

Wow! that's the cutest baby ever....except for mine of course :) Looks like an awesome trip. Congratulations.
by the hiking nurse
September 27th, 2015, 2:36 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Tam McAurthur Rim with Maggie
Replies: 5
Views: 2261

Re: Tam McAurthur Rim with Maggie

You should be proud of that little girl...that's awesome :D
by the hiking nurse
September 13th, 2015, 9:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Yosemite High Sierra Loop 1/7-Sep-2015
Replies: 9
Views: 4599

Re: Yosemite High Sierra Loop 1/7-Sep-2015

RoadTripMom and I did a good portion of that same loop a couple years ago...it is such an amazing place. I had a big goofy grin on my face while reading your TR. Thanks so much for sharing.
by the hiking nurse
September 13th, 2015, 9:07 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rambling Around Ives & Pierce Islands - 2015/09/07
Replies: 14
Views: 6203

Re: Rambling Around Ives & Pierce Islands - 2015/09/07

What a cool little hike...That looks like it might be a foot valve for an irrigation pump??
by the hiking nurse
May 29th, 2015, 7:04 pm
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Preparing to climb Mt. Thielsen this July, any advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Re: Preparing to climb Mt. Thielsen this July, any advice?

The summit pinnacle can look a little overwhelming when you get to it, but it was not that bad, and I am so glad I did do it. Having said that, you have to watch the conditions and know your ability and comfort level then make your own decision. Roadtripmom climbed it last year and only went to chic...
by the hiking nurse
May 25th, 2015, 7:36 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Partial Ape Canyon Hike 5-22-15
Replies: 10
Views: 5621

Re: Partial Ape Canyon Hike 5-22-15

I'm curious to know what the "whoop whoop" sound it as well. I was up there today for the second time in the last few months and both times I heard that sound. very distinctive and I can't find anything on the web on it either. I've heard that sound the last couple times I was on Silver Star...alwa...
by the hiking nurse
February 8th, 2015, 8:16 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Tumalo Mountain Sunrise Snowshoe
Replies: 11
Views: 4595

Re: Tumalo Mountain Sunrise Snowshoe

Wow....all I can say is...WOW!
by the hiking nurse
February 8th, 2015, 8:01 pm
Forum: Gear Discussion
Topic: Looking for advice on a quilt purchase
Replies: 15
Views: 7799

Re: Looking for advice on a quilt purchase

There is a whole cottage industry dedicated to top quilts for hammockers. I have a Hammock Gear 20 degree burrow and it is amazing. Not sure what your budget is but most quality 20 degree down quilts are around $200-250. If you look at hammockforums.com there is a wealth of info regarding quilts fro...
by the hiking nurse
December 14th, 2014, 11:11 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Photos from Dec. 13, 2014 Meet 'n Deet!
Replies: 17
Views: 7670

Re: Photos from Dec. 13, 2014 Meet 'n Deet!

What an awesome event...I wasn't able to get there until 8:30 (stupid work) :roll: but still had a great time. It was great to meet some of you in person and can't wait to do so again on the trail.

Eric