September 2010

Backpacking Art by Audrey Jangraw

September 13, 2010

Aubrey is a very talented artist, and she drew this for me. I think it’s cute and wanted to pass it along.

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Reader Question #18: Camera weight

September 10, 2010

Vanessa A. from Panama City, FL Question: You are obsessing about ounces for your backpacking trip, even grams on some things. Why are you still bringing your giant, heavy camera? Answer: I was hoping you wouldn’t ask that question. The answer is a little awkward, and now I feel embarrassed for both of us. My [...]

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Camo picture

September 8, 2010

This picture is from back in the day when I studied with TrackersNW. Here I am in camouflage for a stealth exercise. Good times.

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2007 PCT thru-hiker profile: Cloudspotter

September 6, 2010

My good friend Sharon aka Cloudspotter thru-hiked the PCT in 2007. She’s ridiculously hardcore and I thought I’d learn a few things by interviewing her. So we did a little q & a, and I’m passing her answers along. Favorite section of the trail? My favorite section of the trail is probably from Snoqualmie Pass [...]

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Aubrey is not a fan of the Gatorade sandwich

September 1, 2010

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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