Peaks of Otter off the Blue Ridge Parkway is a training sight I use. The Tower trail is 1.5 miles and 1200 ft elevation gain. No camping. Their are other trails in the area. Just a mention. Good luck and keep posting if you find a cool spot to train[emoji109]
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Looking for durable rain pants. From a cost stand point I have narrowed down to the Kuiu Chugach or the Firstlite Boundary Stormtight . Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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wncbrewer no worries! We live in Piedmont NC. She may have babysitted you! Lol! A little older than 30. Did 8 miles today in Kenetreks and felt ok. I do think since I have not tried any other boot I am going to contact L&S to discuss a different boot. Had some heel hotspots but no blister today...
Thanks for all the feedback. Going to do a 10 mile loop tomorrow and try darn tough socks with leukotape. I'm going to give these Kenetreks a good test before I move on to a different boot. My wife is from Cullowhee NC. We plan on several weekend trips to areas up there later this spring and...
I am new to mountain hunting boots. I purchased the Kenetrek Hardscrabble, I will say they are the only boots I have tried. My mistake. I have put about 40 miles or so on these boots mountain hiking, I am from the east so Appalachian mtns, fairly rugged terrain. My question is: They feel pretty...
Welcome to the club! Enjoy the experience, have patience, and don't get overwhelmed. Keep it safe and simple as you grow in experience, your confidence will grow. Have FUN!
I would also like to add that I am now a customer of Lathrop & Sons. I am new to the type of boots required to to hunt in the high country. I wish i would have found them,and ROKSLIDE before I bought my Kenetreks. I called them and they gave me all the time in the world and helped me try and fix...
Thanks to everybody for the great advice! It was most helpful. This ol boy from the southeast is looking forward to experiencing the NWT! I agree with 325wsm. All the info out there is over whelming, and sometimes you go with what you know. I would like to ask why is the soft shell not good ...
Going on first ever sheep hunt in the NWT first 2 weeks of September. Trying to keep my clothing as minimal as possible, but stressing over what to pack. Going with Attack pant and Helly Hansen Impertech rain pant. Also have the KUIU super down pant. As far as Jackets I have KUIU Guide jacket...