“Thats a good feeling Kleetn..:p”

“Having accomplished getting to where I was going, then kicking back and relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.

And, thinking that I just may be the first person to have actually stepped on that one spot.”

“The best feeling would be having just left a firm steamer and knowing the paperwork will be a cinch.”

“Camping with friends when with a group. Normally with a group I have to slow my pace.
or
Kicking my own pace when soloing. When soloing, the camping part kinda sucks. Very boring with no one to talk to.

I like hiking with people with the same pace and stamina as me.”

“well I see why you go solo a lot then 'dude (grin)”

“i like the feeling of a good hot meal at the end of the day”

“Don't get me wrong, I love going on ECT trips. I've got many great friends from Trail Talk. Some of the finest people in the world to hike with!
Just occaisionally I like to get out and hit Dudespeed.”

“hehehe!

Actually, I love walking out of the woods onto Lake Superior's rocky shoreline and feeling the wind blow across my cheek and through my hair.”

“Sleeping in the woods-man that is the best.

Hey WD-we need to make you scout for us slow walkers.”

“My favorite feeling would come shortly (not too shortly though) after my wife and I jump in the sleeping bag.”

“I like scratching bug bites thats fun....:p

When you are by yourslef and it gets so quite you think you are hearing things but you are not.”

“I'd say..the simplicity of trail life...knowing my objective for the day..and accomplishing it..Staring at a fire under a starry sky haveing good conversation with friends...and the taste of clean cold sierra water mmmm...”

“i agree”

“Watching the most awesome sunsets and the feel of my down bag while stareing up at the stars listening to Art Bell on my tiny radio. A full day behind with all it's unplaned discoveries raceing through my mind.”

“taking off the boots, leaning back and enjoying a little gin and koolaid”

“One of my favorite feelings: Its around the middle of a long backpacking trip with my son..... we are well into a rythym... we've been out for days and have a number of days left to go. We've been through some nasty weather and some rough climbs. Today though is a beautiful day... all of our things have started to dry. Maine is lousy with gorgeous secluded lakes and ponds and we stop at one. We spread out our socks and open up our boots and a few other things to let them dry. We snack a little and then stretch out our bodies on the sandy shore for a while and then swim. No one else is around. Soon all of our stuff will be dry. My feet and the rest of my body is holding up well. I am in no hurry, we will easily reach our goal for the day.

Of course, there are often leeches in dem beautiful Maine lakes but they seem to be designed to latch on to a Moose. As long as you keep moving, they are no threat and as I do a slow steady backfloat, I don't even think about them.

When we start out again, our wet clothes will keep us cool as they dry off on the trail.

I've had this kind of moment maybe a half dozen times. I like to make good time on the trail, but if its swimmin weather and the swimming is good... I will be in the water at least once.”