brownja
connecticut
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windriderjr wrote:I'll post a link to a better TR, but the short version is I ended up twisting my ankle with 3 miles to go to the 1st camp. My buddy picked me up at the next road crossing.
It was a wonderful day for the most part but pain will slow an old guy like me down. I stopped when it wasn't fun any more 
That's too bad, but you have a good attitude.
No point in making a death march out of it.
We had a good day Saturday, but got soaked overnight.
My 45 lb pack weighed about 60 with all the wet gear.
There's always next time.
Cheers,
jb
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Tinsu
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just_dave wrote:Sounds great. I'm doing the same this year, though not as ambitious. Just a long day hike near the Holy Waters in Northern Michigan. I'm looking forward to reading you trip report. - Dave
Where's the Holy Waters. I love Michigan. Is this near the Aux Sable?
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Tinsu
New Lenox, IL
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windriderjr wrote:
Food (freeze-dried Pad Thai, Pasta Premavera, Chili-Mac, and spagetti. Oatmeal for breakfaast.
What food brand do you purchase? I'm always looking for new ones. These sound good. Do you buy online? Link?
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famousperson
Pittsburgh, PA
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windriderjr wrote:I'll post a link to a better TR, but the short version is I ended up twisting my ankle with 3 miles to go to the 1st camp. My buddy picked me up at the next road crossing.
It was a wonderful day for the most part but pain will slow an old guy like me down. I stopped when it wasn't fun any more
 Bummer. I'm past the days when I could backpack with even 40 pounds, but I cheer for anybody who can and does. Good luck on your next birthday, if you don't go again even sooner!
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Merry
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Happy Birthday (hey better late than never!) and sure would like to read your trip report. Hope your ankle is better
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