[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I live at 8,000 feet, on the skirts of Pikes Peak. This ride started at 9,000 feet and climbed the first day to the CD trail which ranged in this section from 10,500-12,500, spending most of my time around 12,000. Enjoy your Fargo! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-03 Thread LF
Patrick, Nice adventure. Thanks much for sharing. Best, Larry On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:37:08 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Wow. Wow. Wow! > > The plan was six days, but I needed to come out two days early because > vertigo and scree (rocks that slip under your feet) do not play well

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks Craig. This was a trip full of an embarrassment of riches! Enjoy your trip -- looks like beautiful country. When it comes to water, if you haven't read "Waterlogged" you may find it fascinating. My water intake is 1/3rd what it used to be. What changed? Elimination of grains and only bre

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-01 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
> > Thanks Patrick. Great photos. Adventure! > Clayton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To p

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-01 Thread Paul Y
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing pictures. Live it up! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-08-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
DS: Ha! This trail is under biking for any bike, so sure. Next time you join me on it, bring your Quickbeam. Grin. Doug: Thanks! When we live it right, life is an wonderful adventure of friendship, love, and contemplation, no matter where we are or what we are doing! With abandon, Patrick --

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ron, no separate toes on these (The ninja toe option doesn't work for me). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Peter, it's Hilleberg's Akto. We also have their Nano 3-person. Highly recommend it. It's handled -30 or lower (thermometer bottomed out), hail, stunning downpours and high winds extremely well -- best of any tent I've ever had. For me, shelter needs to be substantial enough to actually provide

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread dougP
Just watched "Reveal the Path" on Netflix. Patrick, I think you've found the path without messing about with overseas travel, passports, etc.. Adventure can be right our your back door. Fantastic! dougP On Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:37:08 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Wow. Wow. Wow! >

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread DS
Fantastic photos, looks like a blast! Next time you gotta try it with the Quickbeam ;) On Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:37:08 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Wow. Wow. Wow! > > The plan was six days, but I needed to come out two days early because > vertigo and scree (rocks that slip under your

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Zack
amazing. thanks for posting Patrick! with abandon, indeed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. T

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Ron Mc
and me, I thought toe socks were a fad On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:51:12 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Mike, Ha! Yes. I've been persuaded by various roots and rocks applying > their arguments to my toes that shoes are a good idea. These are the shoes > I run in. ZemGear Terra line. > > Wi

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Mike, Ha! Yes. I've been persuaded by various roots and rocks applying their arguments to my toes that shoes are a good idea. These are the shoes I run in. ZemGear Terra line. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

2014-07-31 Thread Mike Schiller
gorgeous terrain and a fantastic trip. I'd love to ride that area some day. I did notice some shoes? ~mike Carlsbad Ca. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,