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Ion

Location
New York, NYUSA
Hometown
Darien, CT
Meetup member since
July 25, 2003
Birthday
Ion chose not to make their birthday public.
Interests
User Friendly the Comic Strip

Ion is a member of New York Backpackers Club

Member of this Meetup Group since
November 12, 2006
Link
Rionn Fears Malechem's blog
Title
None yet.
Introduction
Hi! I got into backpacking in the 90s, when I lived in Seattle with easy access to the Cascade and Olympic Ranges. I've hiked the Presidential Range since coming back East, but haven't climbed since coming to New York. Help! I've got a tent and gear
What's your favorite/least favorite 'critter' in the outdoors?

I love seeing Marmots.

Are you a 4-season backpacker? What's the coldest temperature you've slept outdoor in.

Well. I've definitely had to break the ice off my tent in the morning. I'd guess I'd been out between 10 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit, maybe a little less.

Do you have current Wilderness First Aid training? If not, would you be interested in getting this certification?

No -- I have Red Cross first aid & CPR, so once we get to a defribillator...

Tell us about one of your favorite outdoor adventures.

Wow. I'm no Wallace Stegner. They all seem to come out as "My friends and I climbed up and down some mountains. Occasionally we slept." Maybe I'll try this again later.

What's your favorite snack food on the trail?

Does Pinot Noir count?

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  • “ Hey Ion, good to meet you yesterday. Mustang Sally's was fun. I dug through my virtual un-read trash and lo and behold, there's an email about your Dilbert movies. Good stuff :) Till next time... ”

    —Cora (Jul 23, 2008 12:02 PM)

  • “ yup hardcore!! ”

    —Angela (Apr 03, 2008 11:31 AM)

  • “ Hey Ion - great job tonight. I had fun. and THANK YOU for the book. I'll see you next month! ”

    —Alan Chapell (Dec 04, 2007 11:45 PM)

  • “ Kudos to you, Ion you did a great job organizing this event. Thank you for all your patience and hardwork ”

    —judy (Oct 11, 2007 11:03 PM)

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