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45°N 68°W – Born out of our passion for the outdoors and the desire to promote an active lifestyle.TM

Do you have great trail etiquette?

Share the trail with others

• Stay on designated trails.
• Keep right so others can pass.
• Keep all pets on leash.
• Obey traffic signs and rules.
• Pack out all garbage and litter.
• Respect adjoining landowners rights and privacy.
• Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.
• Some horses may be spooked by quiet bikers or in-line skaters. Let them know you are passing.
• Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only on designated campsites.
• Do not leave campfires unattended.
• Enjoy the beauty of wild plants & animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy.

To read the entire post by “the little red house” please click on Do you have great trail etiquette?

13 Things you may not know about the Appalachian Trail

View from Appalachian Trail with Perkins Tower in the background on Bear Mountain, NY – Image by Anwer Qureishi / pixAQ.com

1. The Appalachian Trail is a 2,181-mile long public footpath [The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)] and the longest marked trail in the United States.
2. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the , Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
3. The Appalachian Trail is part of the Triple Crown of long-distance hiking in the United States. The other two trails are the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Both of these trails are longer, but the Appalachian Trail remains the most famous.
4. The A.T. passes through 14 states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
5.  It follows the Appalachian Mountains, which are made up of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountain Ranges in the South, the Catskills in New York, and the White and Green Mountain in New England.
6. An unofficial extension to the Appalachian Trail continues on into Canada following the mountain range and ending at the Atlantic Ocean.
7. There are various ways to enjoy the Appalachian Trail. Day hikers are people who simply want to enjoy a Sunday afternoon hike and are more likely to carry a picnic lunch than a backpack. Thru-hikers, or “end to enders” complete the trail in one continuous hike, which takes most between four and seven months. Because the weather turns warm first in the South, most thru-hikers begin the trail in Georgia, in April. Section hikers complete a section of the trail at the time, sometimes taking months or even years off between hikes.
8. The A.T. is marked by more than 160,000 white “blazes” 6 inches by 2 inches in size. Primarily found on trees, one can follow the trail of blazes all the way from Georgia to Maine.
9. More than 250 shelters can be found along the trail. Sometimes called a “lean-to”, the shelters are generally a three-walled structure with a wooden floor and roof. Some hikers travel without tents, preferring to hike shelter to shelter.
10. It is estimated that 5 million steps are required to complete the trail.
11. Vigorous backpackers can complete the A.T. in four months, but most hikers require 5 to 7 months. Jennifer Pharr Davis currently holds the unofficial record for the fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail with a time of 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes, set on July 31, 2011. Brew Davis, her husband served as the support crew.
12. The highest point on the A.T. is 6625 feet at Clingman’s Dome in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
13. Our company and products are named after the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail located on Katahdin in the Baxter State Park , ME. The coordinates are 45.9044° N, 68.9213° W. 

50 Things Every Camper Needs to Do Before They Die

Hike with a friend!

1. Go camping with your dog
2. Start a fire without matches or a lighter
3. Learn to identify poisonous plants

W Robbins has complied a very comprehensive list of 50 things every camper needs to do before they die. To read the whole post click http://blog.eurekatent.com/50-things-every-camper-needs-to-do-before-they-die/.

I would love to hear from you and see what would you add?

13 Things you may not know about the Appalachian Trail

Celebrate National Park Week & Earth Day 2012

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Get out and enjoy the great outdoors!  Celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day 2012.

For a limited time FREE shipping on the purchase of 45N 68W Natural Insect repellent 4 0r more (including 4-pack). All purchases with this promotion also include a complimentary t-shirt (while supplies last). No code required. Most orders shipped same day via USPS Priority Mail (2 day service). Promotion expires 4/29/2012 at 11:59 p.m. For product details visit www.NOTdeet.com or www.45N68W.com , you can also write to us at hiking [at] 45N68W [dot] com. We offer no questions asked, full money back guarantee on ALL purchases.

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The winners of “Becoming Odyssa” by Jennifer Pharr Davis are …

1. Tony Shadix
2. Erika Henderson
3. Kathleen D’ Avria
4. Jeff Lorow

Thank you everyone for an overwhelming response to our first giveaway contest. Each of the winners will receive:

• For inspiration: An autographed hardcover copy of Jennifer Pharr Davis book “Becoming Odyssa”
• For protection: A bottle of our 45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent so you can enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends.
• A complimentary t-shirt

All winners have been notified via e-mail,  if your name appears above please check your e-mail and respond back with your complete name and mailing address so your prizes can be shipped.

Congratulations & Happy Trails!
The 45ºN 68ºW Team

Special Update for Jennifer (Odyssa)  fans: Tune in to CBS Early Show on Tuesday August 9th 2011 between 7 – 9 a.m (est. 8:45 a.m EDT, but you may want to watch/DVR the whole show). Jennifer Pharr Davis and Brew Davis will be on, talking about their recent record-breaking experiences on the Appalachian Trail.

SUMMER SPECIAL: 4-pack 7% OFF MSRP

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To view an in-depth review of the 45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent by The Paddle Junkie, click on the image below.

Enter to Win an Autographed copy of “Becoming Odyssa” by Jennifer Pharr Davis

"Becoming Odyssa" by Jennifer Pharr Davis

Enter to Win  “Becoming Odyssa” by Jennifer Pharr Davis (Autographed, hard cover). She is the current holder of the Women’s Speed Record for the fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, is on the AT, hoping to make history by hiking away with the overall speed record.

Jennifer started her hike from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia in mid-June 2011.  Her goal is to hike the entire 2,180-mile faster than the current overall speed record of 47 days, 13 hours and 31 minutes. To break the record, she will hike an average of 47 miles a day.

Please join us in wishing her much success. Follow @JenPharrDavis  on twitter or her blog http://jenniferpharrdavis.tumblr.com/

Note: You could also buy copies of the book directly http://www.blueridgehikingco.com/about.html

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• You will have a chance to win outdoor gear, books, promotional items etc. We reserve the right to select the item(s) or make substitutions based on availability.
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  2) Email your name with subject heading “45N 68W is naturally safe” to IamAWinner@45N68W.com (If you don’t have a computer, go to the public library to get an email address)
• You only need to enter once. Duplicate entries will be automatically deleted.
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• Winners will be randomly chosen and must 18 years of age.
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