I occurred to me on a couple of occasions during this trip that there are alot of tips, techniques and pieces of information that I've picked up over the years through experience. Most of it is stuff that guidebooks would never think to mention, too. I'm sure other veterans have done the same, so I thought I'd open a thread to post these pearls of wisdom. Feel free to add yours.
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Outside the Guidebooks Wisdom
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DeeCeeM
, Oct 10 2005 11:19 AM
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:19 AM
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:20 AM
1) Hair dries a whole lot faster in Colorado than it does in Mississippi.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:23 AM
2) On a windy day, given your choice between using the toilet at, say, the Alpine Visitors Center or Lake Irene, wait for Lake Irene.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:35 AM
Don't spit into the wind.
Don't mess around with Jim.
Don't mess around with Jim.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:38 AM
3) Be prepared for it to take longer than "they" say it will to get anywhere (hiking or driving.)
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:41 AM
Naturally curly hair goes completely straight.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:44 AM
Time goes to fast when you are in the park.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:46 AM
Don't drink lots of coffee before starting any trail or driving adventure.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 11:47 AM
If you're a Texan, use extra caution while driving on snowy/icy roads in RMNP.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 12:07 PM
QUOTE (Allie @ Oct 10 2005, 11:41 AM)
And straight hair goes completely flat.
Jo
(Bring lots of gel and a curling iron)
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 12:08 PM
Take water, even on short hikes!
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 12:28 PM
Thinning hair ( okay - bald ) guys better wear a hat. Burns in the summer, freezes in the winter, and sweat & rain runs into your eyes.
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( Or so I've heard! )
Bill
( Or so I've heard! )
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 12:30 PM
QUOTE (DeeCeeM @ Oct 10 2005, 12:38 PM)
3) Be prepared for it to take longer than "they" say it will to get anywhere (hiking or driving.)
That is the biggest "Truth" of all!
Bill
( But Smudge climbed Hallett's in an hour and a half!!)
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 01:04 PM
Don't forget to take your chapstick.
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Posted 10 October 2005 - 01:07 PM
When you leave the trail to use the restroom in the bush, a large group of people will always be standing around when you get back to the trail. They will be smiling because they know. Boldly walk up and say, "My name is Erik Stensland and I'm pleased to meet you."
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