Pictures from my Backpacking Basics for Women class

September 3, 2010 How to's
Backpacking basics

I recently got to teach a backpacking class for women at REI to a group of roughly 40 women. It was pretty fun. I have a lot to learn, and I’ve never taught a group that large, but I think things went well overall. Here are some pics. They are a little blurry, but you [...]

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Aubrey is not a fan of the Gatorade sandwich

September 1, 2010 Pacific NW
Aubrey is testing the sandwich

I have now field tested my Gatorade sandwich, and it did not do well in trials.  Not very healthy anyhow. I will have to cease all marketing plans for my restaurant called It’s Electrolyte- Boogie, Woogie, Woogie. Reader: That joke was so bad that I’m embarrassed for you. Addy: No need. I’m embarrassed enough for [...]

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Rethinking because of Ray Jardine #3: Healthy eating

August 30, 2010 Food
Veggies on the beach

I’ve been rethinking my backpacking routine after reading Ray Jardine’s Trail Life. #3: Healthy eating habits. Jardine and his wife, Jenny, carry whole fruits and vegetables on their trips, and I’m not talking the dried variety here. They bring bags of fresh produce- heavy, non-calorie dense, fruits and veggies. This is not how I eat [...]

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PCT Trail Days!

August 29, 2010 PCT

I just got back from the PCT Trail days where I had a wonderful time. Tarptents galore there! At one point, I spotted a group of five with the sun coming through them, and I kept thinking that maybe they’d mate and make a poncho. Someone right outside my tent was using the Squall, so [...]

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Erin’s 300 mile adventure packing list

August 27, 2010 Erin

Erin is heading out on a big adventure this weekend. 300 miles in two weeks! Her total pack weight is 18lbs 9.9 oz, which is a great accomplishment. She made a detailed list of her gear, and I thought it would be fun to pass it along. Good luck, Erin! A B C D 1 [...]

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A quick shout out to Gatorade

August 26, 2010 Food
Gatorade + Bread = deliciousness.

Since I’ve been doing a number of evaluations of electrolyte replacement options, I thought I’d give a quick shout out to the all-time classic: Gatorade. Gatorade has been my mainstay since High School when my track coach introduced me to the mix and I began sprinkling the powder on bananas and bread to make sandwhiches. [...]

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Camping on the Oregon Coast Dunes

August 22, 2010 Pacific NW
Oregon Coast dunes

I recently had the pleasure of camping on a secluded beach on the Oregon Coast with my friend Cat. Where is it? I’m not telling. Ok, it’s the Carter Dunes but just keep that between the two of us. So there you have it. If you want a little more info on how to find [...]

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Hey you! I’m talking to you litterbug!

August 20, 2010 Pacific NW
Nails and glass

To the people that left trash on the beach, I have a few things to say to you. 1. Just because you put a thin layer of sand over coals does not mean they go out. Somebody walking on the beach might burn their feet on them (maybe the kids playing barefoot 10 yards away). [...]

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