June 2010

Flower at Goat Rocks

June 17, 2010

Goat Rocks is truly spectacular. I hope to head out there again sometime soon. See all those raindrops? I hiked through that weather for two days. Next time I’m aiming for sunshine.

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Here’s a big shout-out to Christy from Lady on a Rock for starting her 600 mile journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. Christy is an ultralight backpacker, who, after some encouragement from her daughter, decided to embark on her own trip. She writes insightful gear reviews, and it will be interesting to see what works [...]

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Series: Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon stage #2

June 13, 2010

After a couple of weeks of physical training, Aubrey set out on her next big step towards being prepared for our trip to Hells Canyon: she went on her first short backpacking trip. I recommend that people do this early on so that they can begin to feel comfortable in the woods. Aubrey borrowed some [...]

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Reader Question #15: Cake

June 11, 2010

Yvonne B. from Oklahoma City, OK Question: You are on a pretty steady diet of cake and burgers. How are you not diabetic or 300 lbs? Answer: It’s simple. I am on the “carry heavy things around” exercise regimen. That name is copyrighted. I have also thought about calling it the “Sisyphus workout plan.”

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Worn out shoes

June 9, 2010

I stumbled over this quote today and thought it would be a fitting memorial to my falling apart light hikers. Rest in peace, little guys. I’ll miss you. I even remember the day I bought you. When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber of [...]

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Why you should hike in a skirt (or at least think about it)

June 7, 2010

I am going to break this down in one word: pee-ability. That is, the ability to pee wherever you want. Now, I’m a big fan of leave not trace and peeing away from the trail, but the are some times when you just really, really have to go. If you are a guy, dealing with this [...]

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Bear-shark is coming for your tampons

June 5, 2010

As you may know, there is a myth that menstrual blood attracts bears, wand therefore women should not go hiking during their periods. Not true. Bears are not attracted to blood, but who is attracted to blood? Sharks. This had led me to the creation of the bear-shark. Women on their periods should beware. Men [...]

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Series: Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon stage #1

June 3, 2010

My roommate, Aubrey, would like to hike Hells Canyon with me this summer, but she has no backpacking experience. Our agreement is that if she will follow my training program for the next month, then she can go on the trip. She’s agreed and is working very hard. Because she doesn’t have a car, I’ve [...]

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