Going hiking in Colorado this next week!

**Splash_4** · 3rd July 08, 08:54 AM

Looking good sir! But I do ponder what is stuck in your belt on your left hip?

**McNulty** · 3rd July 08, 09:24 AM

Now that is a nice looking kilt. The Western Slope has been in the 90's recently and into the 50's at night. Forecast is for more of the same weather. Be careful as storms kick up real fast in the mountains and we still get snow above 9,000ft. in July and the thunder storms can get mean also. Most people don't drink enough water when they are hiking in the dry climate and altitude out here. I'll go through at least several quarts of water on a three hour hike of moderate to hard hiking. You sweat more with a wool kilt, SO drink plenty of water. Use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen also. Have fun, but be safe! Where in Colorado are you going?
Nulty

**Nighthawk** · 16th July 08, 03:21 PM

***Edit because I didn't read the whole thread*** Those are great pics! I get odd looks when I go hiking around Estes Park, as well. People ask me if I'm there for the festival and point out that I'm six months early. Thanks, I'm just that stupid. Anyways, those are great pics! Good to read that you had a good time. There are some great trails around Estes.

**Kevo** · 18th July 08, 09:42 AM

I told'em I was an Armed Advanced Party-RECON!!

**Kevo** · 3rd July 08, 11:46 AM

We have a cabin on the east border of the Rocky Mnt. Natnl. Park. Meeker Lodge, log cabin for a week. We stayed here 2 yrs. ago and it was a grand time.

Splash that is a dirk I just stuffed in the belt. I don't think it was really worn there...?

**FreeDon!** · 3rd July 08, 04:18 PM

For hiking, I'd suggest using liberal amounts of BodyGlide. The stuff works great!

**Kevo** · 3rd July 08, 05:10 PM

"body glide" what the heck is that stuff and why?? Tailgate cream...?

**FreeDon!** · 3rd July 08, 07:12 PM

BodyGlide is an anti-chafing compound. It comes in sticks (like deodorant), which you apply to areas susceptible to chafing (i.e. middle of thighs if they rub at all when walking, certain front-and-center areas that are very sensitive and don't like chafing at all). Works wonders. Works great for biking too. It's not greasy - it's really dry, almost like wax.

Note - BodyGlide comes in anti-chafing (yes!) and muscle recovery (like Ben-Gay, I suppose) formulas (no!). Make sure you get the right one. You can buy it at REI and at running and biking stores. Online too, I would think.

**GMan** · 3rd July 08, 08:40 PM

Remember that you are closer to the sun and can get burned a lot. If your hair is even thinking of going thin, wear headgear. Enjoy and I do hike in Kilts and just live it.

Yes every thing people said about any sort of protection is a must. Also HYDRATE!!!