June 2010

Other people you might want with you for the zombie apocalypse

June 30, 2010

My last post outlined reasons you might want a backpacker with you for the zombie apocalypse, and I thought, as long as we are planning ahead, here are a couple of other people you should probably bring along. 1. Mungo. Mungo covers some important safety topics on his blog. First, before you flee from the city, [...]

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Reader Question #16: Backpackers vs Zombies

June 29, 2010

Kay B. from Nova Scotia, Canada Question: Knowing that there is a looming zombie apocalypse, what is the best way to protect yourself from the ravenous hordes of the undead? Answer: I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and the solution is quite simple- become a backpacker. Or at least get to know one. [...]

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People who are hiking the PCT for a cause

June 28, 2010

While perusing the blogs and trail journals of current PCT hikers, I came across four people who are hiking to raise money for causes they believe in. This seems like a lovely idea to me. Here are their stories. Jenny’s PCT walk for Jake. I’ve mentioned this one before because it is Erin’s favorite and [...]

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Anger Management and Flint Knapping

June 27, 2010

This is a back in time blog from my studies at TrackersNW. It’s been a little over a month since the TrackersNW immersion program began, and I have yet to cut off any major appendages–which I take to be a fortuitous sign. I have cut myself making my bow, trimming cordage, actually, whenever I am in [...]

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My first bow drill

June 25, 2010

My first bow drill, how I loved it. Poor thing. It was crooked and too small, no wonder I was never able to fully bust a coal on it. Bow drills are used to start a fire with matches. At least, other people use them to start fires, I just take pictures of mine.

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Gear decisions for the PCT- some made and some not

June 23, 2010

After weeks of deliberation, Erin and I sat down and picked out our tent for the Pacific Crest Trail. We’ve decided to go with the Tarptent Squall 2. There are a ton of great ultra-light tents, and we did think about the Squall Clasic that Gossamer Gear and Tarptent collaborated on, but Squall 2 is [...]

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Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon: Stage #3

June 21, 2010

After doing some stair climbing, weight lifting, and her first overnight in the woods, Aubrey is now ready for the next step in preparing for our Hells Canyon backpacking trip. Step three: Building in distance. Making time to do distance training can be difficult, but they are an essential part of preparing for a multi-day [...]

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Mt Defiance and the Triple D

June 19, 2010

I recently hiked Mt Defiance with my friend Erin and the folks at Hoplite. This trail has the reputation of being the hardest in the Gorge, but evaluations like that tend to be pretty subjective. We took the Starvation Creek trail up and ran down on the Defiance trail. I’ve found that running down a trail [...]

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