Cincinnati Area Backpackers Meetup

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Cincinnati, OH 45201

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Cincinnati, OHUSA 45201

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July 10, 2011

Introduction

Hi, my name is Barry and I suppose like many on this site, I'm an avid backpacker looking for others to share some adventures. For the most part my family and friends don't share my interest, plus I just like to meet new people.

Please relate, in general terms, your backpacking experience.

I've been backpacking for many years, starting in Boy Scouts then eventually taking my daughter's Girl Scout troop on many trips. I continue to take trips with friends and groups like Sierra Club whenever I get the chance.

What was your favorite backpacking experience?

Probably a week long trip my daughter and I took on the AT that included the Priest Wilderness in Virginia.

What was your funniest backpacking moment?

There tends to be a lot of laughter on our trips, but the incident where we accidently baked black flys in to our muffins still gets a chuckle when that group gets togther.

What was your most embarrassing backpacking moment?

Too many to recount.... and best told over a beer at the end of a great trip.

What's the longest backpacking trip you've ever taken? (in mileage and/or days)

I've done several section hikes on the AT, lasting 7 or 8 days and traveling up to 100 miles on a single trip. I'd love to thru-hike the AT someday.

jeff smith Cincinnati Area Backpackers Meetup

Hello Barry, welcome to the Cincinnati Backpackers. Hope you are able to join us on a hike. There may not be anymore trips posted before September, when it cools off a little. Although, I might do a short trip to Red River Gorge in mid August. Some trips are geared towards newer hikers and some towards more experienced. The shorter/easier trips are a good time too. Hopefully one will work for you.

Jul 10, 2011 8:02 PM