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    Question about Camino de Santiago

    It takes a little research to get to St. Jean de Port from the airport or train station in Bayone but once you get on the Camino it is straight walking with a couple of mountain area's where you have to be careful with the weather. The guidebooks give you all the places to stay and suggested...
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    Shoes for Camino

    I live in the northest US and do a lot of hiking on the Applachian Trail and also some off trail stuff. On these type of trail systems you run in very rocky terain, and area's where there are a lot of bolders to hike over and thru. I do use mid weight hiking boots on this type of trail, however...
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    Shoes for Camino

    After reading a lot of info on the website about shoes I decided to take Hiking Boots when I hiked the Camino in late March. As far as I was concerned it was the biggest mistake I made in reference to gear. With the amout of road or bike path type walking a comfortable pair of walking shoes or...
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    Orisson: To stop or not to stop?

    Sorry for the type as I was asking about the end of March. Skill don't know if the hostel will be open.
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    Gear/training

    Thanks for the great training tips. I have climbed a couple of mountains with moderate elevation game with only a day pack which is a little less than my Comino backpack this winter. In reference to blisters I always carry duck tape and put a piece over any hot spot when you feel a problem...
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    Gear/training

    Just filled up my Granite Gear Ozone pack and hiked about 10kl today with about 15lbs of gear including some water. Beside this walk I have also hiked once about 20kl to get the the feel of a longer distance hike with a pack. I have lot of mountains around me but the icy conditions make it...
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    Orisson: To stop or not to stop?

    I just received an email from Jean-Jacques who advised to call when you get to St. Jean because he doesn't know if the refuge will be open the last week in May. Sounds sort of positive that he is attempting to open up if the weather is acceptable.
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    Huntto/Orisson

    I hope to see you along the way.
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    Huntto/Orisson

    Dave I get into the area late Sunday but I am going to take a zero or near zero day in St. Jean before starting up the mountain. But resting up and hiking up after a mid-day lunch in town to Huntto is sort of the way I leaning now. Looks like I may meet up with your party.
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    Huntto/Orisson

    If the weather looks good I should be in position to head out of St, Jean on March 26. Can someone confirm that Orisson will not be open at that time. I sent an email to the owner but have not heard a thing. I been thinking of staying a night in Bayonne, take the train in the morning to St...
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    Orisson: To stop or not to stop?

    Mark2012 the reason I haven't booked a bed at Orisson is I don't know at this time the actual date I will start up the Mountain so I am going to wait until I am in St. Jean to try and make a reservation. But don't they allow you to stay in the tents they have set up. The weather could be a big X...
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    Orisson: To stop or not to stop?

    I fly into Biarritz March 26 but will probable take a day or 2 off in St. Jean to rest up. The stage I am somewhat concerned about is the first one because the basis for a successful long distance hike or walk is to start slow for the first week or so and build up the distance. With that being...

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