olyclimber Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 HI! Since I can't climb right now I thought it would be totally fun to start a hiking club! sickie I have never really hiked before, so I was wondering if someone could show me the ropes, and help me figure out what gear to buy. I would like to attempt Mount Sigh by the end of the summer if we can get enough training in. What sort of training should i be concentrating on in the meantime? Do you have any Demerol? Does REI have a gear list I should get in order to become a hiker? Do the shorter shorts really give you better circulation for the lower extremities? Does anyone know any good hikes in West Seattle. Thanks. Quote
lizard_brain Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Mount Si is the only hike in Washington. You need to practice by walking around Greenlake with your gear after you buy it at REI. You need to go to REI and ask them advice for gear. Trust them - they know everything. Tell them you want to hike Mount Si, and ask them what gear you need to accomplish that. They will help you with your selection. Quote
archenemy Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 And whatever you do, be sure to go commando. Quote
foraker Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 don't forget to ask the REI guys for a GPS unit for your Mt. Si hike. plenty of people on that trail have them and you don't want to feel left out. Quote
minx Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 please don't forget to take your unleased dog to entertain the other hikers around you. Quote
archenemy Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 please don't forget to take your unleased dog to entertain the other hikers around you. Quote
lizard_brain Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Wait a minute - doesn't someone have a Mount Si hiking class? Or isn't there a book about planning a hike of Mount Si? Quote
olyclimber Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 So you ghuys are in? How many dogs do I need? Demerol? Hello? Quote
EWolfe Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 If you leave your tags on your new equipment when you train at Greenlake, chicks dig that. Quote
lizard_brain Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 And whatever you do, be sure to go commando. Â No - you need to wear your capeline underwear under your running shorts. Quote
olyclimber Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 if you line your lederhosen with silk it can prevent chaffing. Quote
EWolfe Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 if you line your lederhosen with silk it can prevent chaffing. Â If you don't wash your laderhosen, you will smell like manly hiker. Â This place is a veritable fount of good information! Quote
ZimZam Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 and pick up an MLU just to be on the safe side. Quote
lizard_brain Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 and pick up an MLU just to be on the safe side. Â And a cell phone. That will make you safe. Â Â Quote
RogerJ Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 And a cell phone. That will make you safe. Â Turn the ringer on the loudest setting too so other's know you are practicing safe hiking. Â -r Quote
lizard_brain Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Which helmet do you use when ascending the Haystack? Quote
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