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Danny Batten (GOPC Paddlesports Specialist) brings in Breakfast

Winder River Range, Wyoming Aug. 2005

Hi, my name is Elizabeth and i work at Great Outdoor Provision Co. I am beginning my thru hike this march (2006) so i finally finished planning it all. Starting to plan a thru-hike on the A.T. is a huge job and can be daunting. In this forum i will put up any information that might be helpful to someone planning a thru hike or a long section hike. also, while on the trail, ill be checking this message board from time to time and can try to answer any questions you have. anyone else with advice should also post stuff! i certainly dont know it all. (more…)

When getting water to pump through a water filter or add iodine tabs for treatment, lower the number of pathogens by collecting the water from a still pool or center of the lake where the bacteria and amoebas will have had a chance to settle out. Never collect water from the inviting froth of waterfalls. Some wilderness travelers get water from the center of lakes and forgo treatment! Although such practice would be unwise as a regular regimen, it may help in a pinch.

Tom Valone, Founder