How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
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Dale
May 24, 2006, 5:19:11 AM5/24/06
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With a little effort, anyone can experience the fun of backpacking. A
well-planned trip will allow you to camp in beautiful places without
having to deal with crowds of other people.
Steps
1.Find a hiking partner(s). If you are experienced, you have the
opportunity to introduce a newcomer to the wonders of backpacking. If
you have never been backpacking, you might want to consider going on
your first trip with someone with more experience. It's best if your
camping partners are somewhat compatible in terms of hiking speed,
distance they are willing to hike, and camping style. Some people will
want to travel lightly and hike long distances. Others may be more
interested in just getting out of sight of the car.
2.Decide on how long you want your trip to be and choose a destination
that fits with your plans. Some destinations will be very crowded at
certain times of year (e.g. around holidays) and others will be
inappropriate for backpacking at certain times of the year (e.g. the
desert in the middle of the summer).
3.Check to see if the destination you have chosen requires any permits
or other advance preparation.
4.Check local regulations for the area you wish to choose as a
destination. Most National Parks and other public lands have guidelines
specific to their environments (e.g., Yosemite requires the use of
bear-proof canisters to keep food in).
5.Find out what kind of fires you can and cannot build. Many areas
prohibit fires in dry periods. At other times, they may only be allowed
in specific locations (typically fire rings). Never, ever, leave a fire
unattended. Don't light a fire unless you have enough water available
to extinguish it thoroughly.
6.Carry more than enough water to get you from one source to the next.
Water is heavy, but critical.
7.Plan meals with your partners. It can be helpful for everyone to be
responsible for their own snacks but to have a communal dinner.
8.Check your equipment inventory and make sure all gear is in working
order. Give yourself time to test equipment and replace/repair anything
that's not working properly.
9.Look in your closet and check that you have all the necessary
clothing for the weather and conditions you expect to encounter.
Remember, dressing in layers allows you to be comfortable in many
different weather conditions. Just because it is warm when you hit the
trailhead doesn't mean that the weather will remain the same
throughout the day. Mountains are notorious for volatile and quick
weather systems-many of them severe-so even if it is 90 degrees
when you head out, consider packing a light bag with waterproof
clothes, or at least a coat.
10.Compare gear with hiking partners and share what you can. The group
may only need one water filter, stove, set of pots/pans, etc.
11.Leave a detailed itinerary with someone who is not going on the
trip. Be sure to contact them after you have safely returned.
12.Have fun!
well-planned trip will allow you to camp in beautiful places without
having to deal with crowds of other people.
Steps
1.Find a hiking partner(s). If you are experienced, you have the
opportunity to introduce a newcomer to the wonders of backpacking. If
you have never been backpacking, you might want to consider going on
your first trip with someone with more experience. It's best if your
camping partners are somewhat compatible in terms of hiking speed,
distance they are willing to hike, and camping style. Some people will
want to travel lightly and hike long distances. Others may be more
interested in just getting out of sight of the car.
2.Decide on how long you want your trip to be and choose a destination
that fits with your plans. Some destinations will be very crowded at
certain times of year (e.g. around holidays) and others will be
inappropriate for backpacking at certain times of the year (e.g. the
desert in the middle of the summer).
3.Check to see if the destination you have chosen requires any permits
or other advance preparation.
4.Check local regulations for the area you wish to choose as a
destination. Most National Parks and other public lands have guidelines
specific to their environments (e.g., Yosemite requires the use of
bear-proof canisters to keep food in).
5.Find out what kind of fires you can and cannot build. Many areas
prohibit fires in dry periods. At other times, they may only be allowed
in specific locations (typically fire rings). Never, ever, leave a fire
unattended. Don't light a fire unless you have enough water available
to extinguish it thoroughly.
6.Carry more than enough water to get you from one source to the next.
Water is heavy, but critical.
7.Plan meals with your partners. It can be helpful for everyone to be
responsible for their own snacks but to have a communal dinner.
8.Check your equipment inventory and make sure all gear is in working
order. Give yourself time to test equipment and replace/repair anything
that's not working properly.
9.Look in your closet and check that you have all the necessary
clothing for the weather and conditions you expect to encounter.
Remember, dressing in layers allows you to be comfortable in many
different weather conditions. Just because it is warm when you hit the
trailhead doesn't mean that the weather will remain the same
throughout the day. Mountains are notorious for volatile and quick
weather systems-many of them severe-so even if it is 90 degrees
when you head out, consider packing a light bag with waterproof
clothes, or at least a coat.
10.Compare gear with hiking partners and share what you can. The group
may only need one water filter, stove, set of pots/pans, etc.
11.Leave a detailed itinerary with someone who is not going on the
trip. Be sure to contact them after you have safely returned.
12.Have fun!
国全 黄
Jun 18, 2006, 2:20:08 AM6/18/06
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hi all
i have recorded what donald said about us the last lesson the last time, but the file is very big ---20M, i will try to send it though email .could sb help me?
perhaps everyone can get something from his speech ,and remember he ,remember all of us ,do you think so?
best regards
Tim
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国全 黄
Jun 18, 2006, 2:21:00 AM6/18/06
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钟 雷
Nov 19, 2006, 1:40:44 PM11/19/06
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Dear Huang,
So pleasure can meet you in micgill and share all happy time with you!
BR
Stephen
So pleasure can meet you in micgill and share all happy time with you!
BR
Stephen
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>To: engli...@googlegroups.com
>Subject: One guroup's member said that. donald' speech
>Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:21:00 +0800 (CST)
>
>hi all
> i have recorded what donald said about us the last lesson the last
time, but the file is very big ---20M, i will try to send it though email
.could sb help me?
> perhaps everyone can get something from his speech ,and remember he
,remember all of us ,do you think so?
> best regards
> Tim
>
>
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