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A mash-up of Dressed in Dirt

July 19, 2010 Favorites

My hiking buddy, Erin, just finished reading my blog (not something I require any of my friends to do), and she came up with a mash-up of the last year and a half. This may only be funny to us. Here goes nothing: -You met some vegan jerks on the AT (named Strips & Primal) [...]

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Reader Question #16: Backpackers vs Zombies

June 29, 2010 Favorites
Zombies attack

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

June 7, 2010 Favorites
Flexing in a skirt

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 Favorites
Bear-shark thumb

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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Shell shock

May 28, 2010 Favorites

My recent encounter with Poison Oak has left me paranoid, and I think it is beginning to affect other areas of my life. A few days ago, I wrapped my hands in garbage bags and proceeded to wash every item of clothing I have that had even come close to contact with poison oak, or [...]

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Poison oak in inconvenient places

May 19, 2010 Favorites
Poison Oak

There is no delicate way to put this, so I’ll come straight out with it: I have a palm sized poison oak rash on my left butt cheek. It’s true. And, with the exception of my face or lady bits, I’d have to say that this is the worst place I could get poison oak. [...]

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Pictures from the Oregon Coast Trail

March 18, 2010 Favorites
Sunset at Hug's Point

I recently lead a trip from Seaside to Manzanita with the Portland Women’s Outdoor Club. It’s a pretty exciting stretch and quite beautiful. If you are interested in doing this section of the Oregon Coast Trail, let me know because there are some complications with this stretch. All in all, it was a great trip [...]

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Addy’s guide on how to survive making your own Coke can alcohol stove

February 25, 2010 Favorites
Making your own Coke can stove

Step one: Go to the store and buy a six pack of root beer and a gallon of ice cream. That way, if you get really irritated while you’re making your stove you can have a root beer float. You’ll also have extra cans available in case you make a mistake and need to start again.

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