tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340933403909073412.post9148254569428383455..comments2012-08-21T21:11:54.630-07:00Comments on Abbey and Me: Day Five: Sierra City and Ursine Friends….Allan Stellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167114447852191877noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340933403909073412.post-1345779957985738152012-08-21T21:11:54.630-07:002012-08-21T21:11:54.630-07:00Hi Larry and Robb,
Such a wonderful question. I m...Hi Larry and Robb,<br /><br />Such a wonderful question. I made multiple mistakes with this trip. I packed my pack too heavy (15 days worth of food?). I chose a really, really hot time to travel. I didn't train. I didn't have an adequate understanding of distances between water. I know that my spouse worried terribly about me. <br /><br />Still, I would do it all over again. Being alone on the trail, not seeing anyone; coming across a bear. Seeing the beauty. I love it! And I will do it again. You can't plan for everything; there is always a new problem to deal with every trip. But that is part of the fun. <br /><br />However, I might invest in ultralight equipment, pack less food, maybe get one of those trail gizmos that tell you where you are and how far it is to the next water. And I'd take my time and not promise to be at such and such a place by such and such a date. So, I'm with you Robb. I'm glad that Joni puts up with these urges I have to travel by foot once and awhile.Allan Stellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167114447852191877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340933403909073412.post-11536670607464823782012-08-21T15:51:45.489-07:002012-08-21T15:51:45.489-07:00Kia ora Allan - Larry I have to write as one who d...Kia ora Allan - Larry I have to write as one who does still travel frequently alone in mountain terrain, that I actually find myself far more aware and in tune with what I am doing, and far more willing to pull the pin when approaching a situation possibly over my head. When I am with others, especially those whom have more experience or whom I consider better than me, I tend to relax far more, perhaps paying attention to the scenery or the company, and perhaps not keeping an eye on other important things, the weather, river levels and clarity, steepness of terrain, time, ect. So for me, and reading of Allans journey, I suspect for him in ways as well, there is great value in time spent in wilderness alone. Especially when we cannot find that someone to accompany us. Be cool to discuss all this with you, Allan, and a fresh bottle of Crown Royal. Te Hei Mauri Ora!Ruahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340933403909073412.post-11805981532531863892012-08-21T04:50:49.927-07:002012-08-21T04:50:49.927-07:00I enjoyed the journey Allan. It is fun hearing you...I enjoyed the journey Allan. It is fun hearing you describe the trials and tribulations. Although I enjoyed a couple of solo trips. I believe at this point of my life I am better off brining a partner to help fight through the struggles.<br /><br />A fun read!lphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181262431785226913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340933403909073412.post-44782323375713867302012-08-20T16:32:23.259-07:002012-08-20T16:32:23.259-07:00Kia ora Allan - Kia kaha e hoa. I enjoyed followin...Kia ora Allan - Kia kaha e hoa. I enjoyed following along on your five days. Congratulations on your effort and the mere fact you did it. I enjoyed your observations and honesty along the way. Had I come across you along the way I would have hoped to share a wee bit of the Crown Royal with you. You would find New Zealand a bit hard on the ups and downs and lack of real "trails", but drinking water is rarely a problem aside from open top stretches in summer. Rivers and streams are never too far away. Well done mate.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.com