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John
All the campgrounds are full but im going this weekend no matter what. im a experienced camper so i know what im doing but i was wondering if anyone knew of any good spots to go "wild camping". any response would be great.
very helpful. i dont know where i would be without you.
Answer
Get a good map of the Appalachian Trail (many online, i.e. appalachian trail conference) in MA,VT,NH. The trail comes down in gaps and crosses roads, clearly listed. Sometimes, there are lean-to shelters within a short hike of the road, and places to park. Almost always, whenever there is one of these shelters, there is fresh water nearby (marked by blue trail blazes, as opposed to white trail blazes).
I'm a former Appalachian Trail "Thru-Hiker," which means I hiked the entire trail from GA to ME, and I assure you, some of the very, very best wilderness camping in America is to be found in Western Mass, VT, and NewHampshire. You can get really good "strip maps,"topographical maps of the areas, which lists all water sources, elevation profiles, etc...every possible detail. I would name a few spots, but there are so many wonderful ones...the key, for you, is to find places where the AT crosses roads, and there is long-term parking nearby, and of course, you don't have to hike too far in to a "shelter" area, or rest stop. You don't have to stay in the wooden lean-to's...there are plenty of nice tent spots around, and the all important water source. Just google, say, "map of appalachian trail" for a start, but the important thing is to get one of the detailed sectionals from the ATC. Hope this helps. Man, I envy you...it's so beautiful out there. Say hello for me!
Get a good map of the Appalachian Trail (many online, i.e. appalachian trail conference) in MA,VT,NH. The trail comes down in gaps and crosses roads, clearly listed. Sometimes, there are lean-to shelters within a short hike of the road, and places to park. Almost always, whenever there is one of these shelters, there is fresh water nearby (marked by blue trail blazes, as opposed to white trail blazes).
I'm a former Appalachian Trail "Thru-Hiker," which means I hiked the entire trail from GA to ME, and I assure you, some of the very, very best wilderness camping in America is to be found in Western Mass, VT, and NewHampshire. You can get really good "strip maps,"topographical maps of the areas, which lists all water sources, elevation profiles, etc...every possible detail. I would name a few spots, but there are so many wonderful ones...the key, for you, is to find places where the AT crosses roads, and there is long-term parking nearby, and of course, you don't have to hike too far in to a "shelter" area, or rest stop. You don't have to stay in the wooden lean-to's...there are plenty of nice tent spots around, and the all important water source. Just google, say, "map of appalachian trail" for a start, but the important thing is to get one of the detailed sectionals from the ATC. Hope this helps. Man, I envy you...it's so beautiful out there. Say hello for me!
Is it hard to learn how to climb mountains?
Niklas P
Im just asking because i would love to do it sometime in the future is there a way u can go with a guide or is it specific training ?
Answer
Find some people to hook up with. Either book in to a camp site in the mountains or find an organized hiking group.
Most towns have hiking clubs. Check your local library for info. Those clubs normally have a few trips to mountain areas if any are within reasonable distance.
Then you just get some boots, a pack, waterproofs if needed, warm clothes for chilly mountain air, take some food and drink, a big smile and an adventurous spirit and off you go.
Learn as you go along and keep it up. The more you do the easier it gets.
Good info from both of us on here about safety, and the romance of the call of the wild places on mine.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjWw1HKqvAwQoW.z8AmxpGwhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100714001423AArVuOi&show=7#profile-info-rASfYlXAaa . . . . .
My daughter camps in mountains. She's got a spinal njury and lives in a wheelchair.. Can't walk. Still goes camping on mountains though.
Rides a handcycle to get there and puts the tent up herself.
Thousands of people with injuries get onto mountains. So don't worry. It isn't beyond most people to do it, just that most people don't want to do it.
Just for the flavor of what it's like for a tough hike up a steep hill, and for inspiration cos the guy's partner has an injury, see this.
If you manage to read right through it you'll get the difference between doing and not doing, ways to think, and of course most folks don't do it at all.. Also a little bit about reading a map...just a bit.
It's nowhere near you unless you're near the Lake District in UK. but it's the same if you're going up a steep hill in Colorado or Vermont or the Western Ghats in India.
Up is up everywhere. So is an adventuring spirit. Have a great time...it's a good way to live.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Alw442CtBm5Ia6DP4uy03TQhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100709044122AATLsGe&show=7#profile-info-EDnyqnFMaa . . . . .
When you are used to hills like that, you've got your walking legs sorted and know how to move, how to stay safe, how to find your way, then you can tackle higher ones.
The higher you go the colder it gets on most mountains. It looks great from the valley bathed in glorious sunshine up there but the reality when you get there can be a lot different.
It's freezing. It's blowing a gale, and you'll be glad of a high rock to shelter behind and get your breath back.But the joy of being there, the view from the top, the exhilaration of having done it, far outweigh the aches and pains of getting there and the conditions you're in at the top.
If you want to get into technical stuff with ropes and harnesses, pitons, ice axes, and crampons on your boots, there are lots of groups you can go with, and lots of courses that cost a lot of money.
If you want it, you'll find a way to do it within your budget, or do some of it at least.
You'll be living the dream, if only in a fairly modest way compared to some, and you'll find a lot of help and companionship amongst walkers and climbers.
It's a great community, all over the world.
Have a good time...and then lots more of them.
Find some people to hook up with. Either book in to a camp site in the mountains or find an organized hiking group.
Most towns have hiking clubs. Check your local library for info. Those clubs normally have a few trips to mountain areas if any are within reasonable distance.
Then you just get some boots, a pack, waterproofs if needed, warm clothes for chilly mountain air, take some food and drink, a big smile and an adventurous spirit and off you go.
Learn as you go along and keep it up. The more you do the easier it gets.
Good info from both of us on here about safety, and the romance of the call of the wild places on mine.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjWw1HKqvAwQoW.z8AmxpGwhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100714001423AArVuOi&show=7#profile-info-rASfYlXAaa . . . . .
My daughter camps in mountains. She's got a spinal njury and lives in a wheelchair.. Can't walk. Still goes camping on mountains though.
Rides a handcycle to get there and puts the tent up herself.
Thousands of people with injuries get onto mountains. So don't worry. It isn't beyond most people to do it, just that most people don't want to do it.
Just for the flavor of what it's like for a tough hike up a steep hill, and for inspiration cos the guy's partner has an injury, see this.
If you manage to read right through it you'll get the difference between doing and not doing, ways to think, and of course most folks don't do it at all.. Also a little bit about reading a map...just a bit.
It's nowhere near you unless you're near the Lake District in UK. but it's the same if you're going up a steep hill in Colorado or Vermont or the Western Ghats in India.
Up is up everywhere. So is an adventuring spirit. Have a great time...it's a good way to live.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Alw442CtBm5Ia6DP4uy03TQhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100709044122AATLsGe&show=7#profile-info-EDnyqnFMaa . . . . .
When you are used to hills like that, you've got your walking legs sorted and know how to move, how to stay safe, how to find your way, then you can tackle higher ones.
The higher you go the colder it gets on most mountains. It looks great from the valley bathed in glorious sunshine up there but the reality when you get there can be a lot different.
It's freezing. It's blowing a gale, and you'll be glad of a high rock to shelter behind and get your breath back.But the joy of being there, the view from the top, the exhilaration of having done it, far outweigh the aches and pains of getting there and the conditions you're in at the top.
If you want to get into technical stuff with ropes and harnesses, pitons, ice axes, and crampons on your boots, there are lots of groups you can go with, and lots of courses that cost a lot of money.
If you want it, you'll find a way to do it within your budget, or do some of it at least.
You'll be living the dream, if only in a fairly modest way compared to some, and you'll find a lot of help and companionship amongst walkers and climbers.
It's a great community, all over the world.
Have a good time...and then lots more of them.
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