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Top of Nisley's Butte

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google maps pedometer

Thought you guys might be interested in this website. It is a great way to see how far you have walked. I tried to use it for Nisley's Butte, but I have better luck w/street signs.
www.gmap-pedometer.com/
Thought you guys might be interested in this website. It is a great way to see how far you have walked. I tried to use it for Nisley's Butte, but I have better luck w/street signs.<br /><a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/">www.gmap-pedometer.com/</a>

Mickelson Marathon

According to the events list from the black hills volkssport club it appears they havent scheduled a marathon for this fall...but i was thinking...maybe we could plan our own marathon using the same part of the mickelson trail as we walked last fall...pretty sure we could find a shuttle service to shuttle us up to the same trailhead...and that we could find someone to drive a vehical ahead of us to each trailhead with a cooler/snacks as they did last year...i dunno, just an idea...does anyone have an interest in this?
According to the events list from the black hills volkssport club it appears they havent scheduled a marathon for this fall...but i was thinking...maybe we could plan our own marathon using the same part of the mickelson trail as we walked last fall...pretty sure we could find a shuttle service to shuttle us up to the same trailhead...and that we could find someone to drive a vehical ahead of us to each trailhead with a cooler/snacks as they did last year...i dunno, just an idea...does anyone have an interest in this?

Nisley Butte

i called and got permission to hike nisley butte today...was thinking friday at 3...i know this time wont work for many ppl but am hoping some can and others will be able to do it next time...i also thought about sunday (mothers day, i know)...in the afternoon perhaps...its suppose to rain starting tomorrow so alot will depend on the weather...call me if you are interested...
i called and got permission to hike nisley butte today...was thinking friday at 3...i know this time wont work for many ppl but am hoping some can and others will be able to do it next time...i also thought about sunday (mothers day, i know)...in the afternoon perhaps...its suppose to rain starting tomorrow so alot will depend on the weather...call me if you are interested...

Custer National Forest

i stopped at the ashland office and picked up a map of the custer national forest...chatted with the gal there...there are 2 places to rent


...the lookout tower at diamond butte
http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375222&contractCode=131

...and some cabins located at whitetail
http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375223&contractCode=131

poker jim is a lookout tower and is manned during the summer months...and they DO have shakespeare in the park there beginning of july!

the lady suggested whitetail being the most interesting for hiking around...has a picnic area so maybe we can plan a dayhike there...or even overnight if someone is interested...so take a look and please post your comments/ideas...lets see if this thing will work...kay?

i stopped at the ashland office and picked up a map of the custer national forest...chatted with the gal there...there are 2 places to rent<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />...the lookout tower at diamond butte<br /><a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375222&contractCode=131">http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375222&contractCode=131</a><br /><br />...and some cabins located at whitetail<br /><a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375223&contractCode=131">http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=375223&contractCode=131</a><br /><br />poker jim is a lookout tower and is manned during the summer months...and they DO have shakespeare in the park there beginning of july!<br /><br />the lady suggested whitetail being the most interesting for hiking around...has a picnic area so maybe we can plan a dayhike there...or even overnight if someone is interested...so take a look and please post your comments/ideas...lets see if this thing will work...kay?<br /></span>

Gear

i purchased a backpack this weekend at big bear in billings...its a kelty coyote 4750...



i got home and looked it up and found it for 30$ cheaper (sighs) http://www.backcountryedge.com/kelty-coyote-4750-09.aspx ...if anyone would like to check mine out let me know...could buy the cheaper one online if you like it (someone should!)

i also bought a sleeping pad by thermarest (on clearance yay!!!)...so looking around i see where they are on sale at REI...mine is the prolite series...i rememeber seeing the neoair in the backpackers magazine but didnt get the best rating here...but the one that did (basecamp) is on sale for $45...looks like a pretty good deal...but only until 5/10 so better hurry!

http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/search/Google/thermarest?cm_mmc=ps_google_CH-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Sleep_Pads_Brand_ThermaRest-_-thermarest&mr:adGroup=345262565&mr:ad=2919139115&mr:keyword=thermarest&mr:referralID=NA&gclid=CK-UpfyxoZoCFRMUagodeAlO9A

i purchased a backpack this weekend at big bear in billings...its a kelty coyote 4750...<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><br />i got home and looked it up and found it for 30$ cheaper (sighs) <a href="http://www.backcountryedge.com/kelty-coyote-4750-09.aspx">http://www.backcountryedge.com/kelty-coyote-4750-09.aspx</a> ...if anyone would like to check mine out let me know...could buy the cheaper one online if you like it (someone should!)<br /><br />i also bought a sleeping pad by thermarest (on clearance yay!!!)...so looking around i see where they are on sale at REI...mine is the prolite series...i rememeber seeing the neoair in the backpackers magazine but didnt get the best rating here...but the one that did (basecamp) is on sale for $45...looks like a pretty good deal...but only until 5/10 so better hurry!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/search/Google/thermarest?cm_mmc=ps_google_CH-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Sleep_Pads_Brand_ThermaRest-_-thermarest&mr:adGroup=345262565&mr:ad=2919139115&mr:keyword=thermarest&mr:referralID=NA&gclid=CK-UpfyxoZoCFRMUagodeAlO9A">http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/search/Google/thermarest?cm_mmc=ps_google_CH-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Sleep_Pads_Brand_ThermaRest-_-thermarest&mr:adGroup=345262565&mr:ad=2919139115&mr:keyword=thermarest&mr:referralID=NA&gclid=CK-UpfyxoZoCFRMUagodeAlO9A</a><br /></span>

Black Hills Volkssport Events

here is the link to the black hills volkssport clubs events...you can click on the event for more information...

http://www.ava.org/clubs/bhva/Events2009.htm

i know some of you are interested in the crazy horse event

http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/volksmarch.html
here is the link to the black hills volkssport clubs events...you can click on the event for more information...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ava.org/clubs/bhva/Events2009.htm">http://www.ava.org/clubs/bhva/Events2009.htm</a><br /><br />i know some of you are interested in the crazy horse event<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/volksmarch.html">http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/volksmarch.html</a>

Area Hikes

if anyone has ideas about local hikes feel free to post them here...
if anyone has ideas about local hikes feel free to post them here...

Walking the trail in Broadus

if anyone is wanting to post about walking in town (times/days/etc) feel free to do so here....
if anyone is wanting to post about walking in town (times/days/etc) feel free to do so here....