Dave Assistant Organizer of The Minneapolis/St. Paul Backpackers Meetup Group
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Introduction
I've done a lot of hiking and camping over the last 15 years with scouts. Lately I have been going solo or with others who like the outdoors. Looking forward to meeting the group.
Can you think of a location you'd like to hike with the Backpackers group?
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What's your favorite part of being out in nature, away from civilization?
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Are you a beginning backpacker? Or are you more experienced?
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Latest activity
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Dave commented on a Meetup - 2 days ago
"Samir, That time of the year the temps at night could drop down to anywhere from around freezing to below zero. There could be deep snow or we could be sleeping on bare ground. ..."
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Dave started a new discussion - Oct 15
"I don't know how many of you have ever been to the Banff film festival screenings Midwest Mountaineering has at their expo in November, but the tickets go on sale this Saturday 10/17...."
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Dave replied to a discussion - Oct 14
"When camping on the snow, make sure you have a "closed cell" pad under you to prevent the heat loss. I use an extra large 1" Thermorest closed cell pad on the bottom with an insulated air pad on top of that for comfort...."
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Dave commented on a Meetup - Oct 12
Slackpacking and snapshooting at Perrot
"The weather was great! Sunny weather made for really great hiking."
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Dave replied to a discussion - Oct 8
"I have been at Afton several times in the winter, camping and on the trails. The trails are usually well traveled so snowshoes are not required...."
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Dave replied to a discussion - Oct 8
"I love winter camping! The woods is never as peaceful as it is when the temps are around 0. Plus you never need to worry about things being wet. You can even have snow in your tent!..."
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