JMT Hikers - Quick Survey on Typical Bodyweights

Weight demographics

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In order to better interpret results from a 2013 JMT hiker survey I'd like to get an idea of typical body weights corresponding to various categories of pack weights.

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* 1. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 2. Which description best matches past experience or future plans for Sierra hiking?

Have previously hiked in the Sierra on trips longer than 5 days.

Plan to take a Sierra hike of more than 5 days in 2014 or 2015.

Other

(Optional) Please add any clarifying comments

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* 3. What was your body weight at the START of your last multi-day in the Sierra? If you have not previously hiked there, what do you estimate your body weight will be when you start your next multi-day hike in the Sierra?

Body weight in lbs. OR

Body weight in kg.

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* 4. Please chose the category that best describes your packweight at the HEAVIEST point on your most recent long trip in the Sierra (e.g., at the start or after a resupply). Do NOT give baseweight. If you have no recent long trip, list weight you anticipate.

Under 30 lbs.

Man under 35 lbs or woman under 34 lbs

Man under 40 lbs or woman under 39 lbs

Man under 47 lbs or woman under 45 lbs

Man 47 lbs or higher or woman 45 lbs or higher

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* 5. (Optional) If you have hiked previously in the Sierra, please describe you experience with body weight change on the trip.

Gained weight

Weight loss was minimal on the trip (lost less than 1 lb per week)

Tended to lose weight at about 1-2 lbs. per week

Tended to lose weight at about 2-3 lbs. per week

Tended to lose weight at about 3-4 lbs. per week

Tended to lose weight at over 4 lbs. per week

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* 6. Would you like to receive, by e-mail, a link to any results of this Survey?

Yes (enter your e-mail address below)

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* 7. Would you be willing to participate in future surveys on the following topics? (If yes, enter your e-mail address below.)

Please send me no more surveys

questions about gear choices

questions about food

questions about clothing

questions about blister prevention strategies

questions about resupply locations

questions on water treatment methods

questions about how you prepared for your trip

questions about demographics (age, socioeconomic status, etc)

(Optional) Are there other topic areas where you think a survey might provide useful information beyond what is already available online?

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* 8. (Optional) To receive links to survey results or to participate in future surveys, please type your e-mail address into the box below. I will not share it with others.