Pictures from First Backpacking Trip

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Hi,

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice I received on this forum in preparation for my first backpacking trip.

Anyway, here are some pictures if anyone is interested. They should all be at this link:

http://web3.sendtoprint.net/proofbook/hiking/Cover.asp?sets=hiking

The Event ID is hiking

The hike took place in NW WA on 9/21/07. We followed a trail for about 2.75 miles to the top of a peak. For the remaining 7 miles, there were no trails. We just tried to follow the ridges.

Thanks,
Jason
 
i got to the gallery by typing hiking into the textbox. after that, the link works.

some beautiful scenery. thanks for sharing. when's the second trip?
 
Nice pictures - and nice shelter.
I didn't quite understand the need for all the rocks at the sides of the shelter though...Could you explain it?
 
Cool photos! On page 2 you took a few pics of a footprint that appears to be human. Just wondering why that is unique or am I mistaking a human print for something else?
 
You might read up a little on "leave no trace." By chewing up the ground and foilage like that, you ruin it for the next guy. Think of hundreds of people doing the same on public lands and you can see what a mess it makes. Too many people, too little wilderness.
 
Thanks for the replies. Here are the answers to the above questions:

The rocks were a small retaining wall. We couldn't find any level ground, and since the soil was so soft, we just scraped a few inches from the top and brought it down to form an even area.

The foot print was either an elk or a moose. I don't know the difference. It was just way too big to be a deer. I guess I should have put something in the picture for a reference scale.

As for the "leave no trace" comment. I did feel a little guilty leaving and seeing the ground so disturbed. It was my first trip. Next time I'll definitely take this into consideration.

The best part of the trip was that it ended in my parent's back yard (the last picture).

Thanks,
Jason
 
Thanks for sharing the photos. It looks like it was a fun hike and campout.

I thought the photos of the track was Bigfoot instead of elk. :D
 
Very nice pictures. I have to ask, and I cant believe no-one's asked yet, what did you take blade wise?! :D
 
JMFWSU said:
As for the "leave no trace" comment. I did feel a little guilty leaving and seeing the ground so disturbed. It was my first trip. Next time I'll definitely take this into consideration.
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Good on you :)
 
JMFWSU said:
As for the "leave no trace" comment. I did feel a little guilty leaving and seeing the ground so disturbed. It was my first trip. Next time I'll definitely take this into consideration.
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Glad to hear that. I think second growth scrub areas (old Weyerhauser logged areas in my case) or private property (with permission) are good for testing skills and learning how to make susrival shelters and test tools. Public lands and especially designated wilderness areas need to be treated with respect for those who come after you. In a wilderness area or park, you might have gotten a your gear confiscated and a ride into town with some bracelets on :rolleyes:

Do some research on rigging tarps too-- if you had some bad weather, I'm afraid your setup wouldn't have lasted long. I did a lot of "research" in the back yard to get a good taut pitch with a tarp. Check out caternary tarps if you really like tarp shelters-- they are much more wind-proof.
 
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