New York Backpackers Club

Francisco http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/2/a/7/1/member_11470865.jpeg http://www.newyorkadventureclub.com/members/822470/
Assistant Organizer

New York Backpackers Club http://www.newyorkadventureclub.com/ http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/f/d/6/global_101716342.jpeg 20060314

New York, NY 10036

Location:

Brooklyn, NYUSA 11226
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador

Member since:

March 21, 2006

Introduction

I have great passion for hiking and backpacking in the outdoors. I grew up in Quito, Ecuador which is a city located smack in the middle of the Andes. As a kid I used to mountain climb on the weekend the peaks in the Andes.

Tell us about one of your favorite outdoor adventures.

Hiking up Mount Cotopaxi, reaching the peak and being able to see the world from all the way up there. My hike from Kootenai Lake to Glen Lake in Glacier National Park.

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

Yes.

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

4 seasons. Probably between 0-10F. Don't know. It was really cold. I have -30F sleeping bag now.

What's your favorite/least favorite 'critter' in the outdoors?

Dislike, bees, I'm allergic to them.

What's your favorite snack food on the trail?

Carrots, hummus, V8, Gatorade, trail mix, water, tofu dogs, tofu jerky, bombay potatoes with couscous.

natalie New York Backpackers Club

hi francisco:

very nice meeting you in conway.
-natalie

Apr 15, 2012 11:12 AM
Josh

Hi Francisco,

Looking forward tonight. I rsvp'd yesterday and paid via Amazon this afternoon. Can you please send me your address?

Thanks,
Josh

Apr 07, 2012 4:04 PM
Patty P.

Any chance you could schedule a breakneck hike for this week... Friday?

Apr 01, 2012 5:03 PM
Lou New York Backpackers Club

Hey Francisco,

Glenn and I, should be in the adirondacks way earlier than most of all the people going on the March 2, backpacking trip. But, we don't know exactly where should we camp out and meet you, since you wrote two different locations on the meetup page. could you please give us an exact location? Thank you

Feb 21, 2012 10:57 PM
Sarah M. New York Backpackers Club

Yo. I JUST RSVP'd for Tuesday night @ Banff. Should I paypal you the money or purchase tix on my own? Sorry I'm such a slacker.

Feb 20, 2012 1:54 PM
Ann Veggie outdoor adventurers

Hello,
I was just wondering if there is still room on the MLK weekend trip. Would love to go. Thanks.
Ann

Jan 06, 2012 9:29 AM
Fenton Li New York Backpackers Club

So... Xico... It sounds like the Mt. Hood climb is for real ? I'd like to do this. So should i book for the same time frame as you did ?

Dec 12, 2011 10:13 PM
Eve L. New York Backpackers Club

Francisco,
I will not be able to go on the The Adirondacks in December, hiking, ice climbing or XC skiing trip. We have a prior commitment I forgot about. Could you please refund my $66? my email is [masked]. Thanks so much.
Eve Lapine

Nov 30, 2011 2:04 PM
Lavanya Veggie outdoor adventurers

thanks! Maybe we can go back for their Thanksliving event in October.

Jun 30, 2011 10:16 AM
Steve H Hudson Valley Hikers

Francisco....i may be a little late as I am coming from Long Island. I have done the hike several times before..and know the location. either way if I dont meet you at the train station I will see you at the top...Steve H...

Jun 21, 2011 11:43 AM