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Philip WernerFebruary 3, 2022
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Lens-Pen: Nikon Lens Cleaning System
My photography got a lot better this year, in part because I got a better camera, a Panasonic Lumix with…
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Philip WernerDecember 6, 2021
11 97
The Last Traverse; Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, A Book Review
The Last Traverse by Ty Gagne should be required reading by anyone who wants to hike the White Mountain 4000…
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Philip WernerSeptember 16, 2020
16 20
Fly Tying for Beginners
I started catching trout when I started tying flies. Coincidence? Maybe. But if you’re a trout angler, there’s no such…
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Philip WernerSeptember 3, 2020
16 9
Bushcraft 101 or How to Bring Even Less Survival Gear on Wilderness Adventures
A lot of us pride ourselves on having a lightweight backpacking gear list coupled and the advanced hiking skills that…
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Philip WernerAugust 14, 2020
2 17
Fly Fishing Small Streams by John Gierach
If you’re a fly fisherman, John Gierach’s name will be a familiar one. The author of many fly fishing books…
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Philip WernerApril 19, 2020
15 36
Simple Fly Fishing? Anything But
Simple Fly Fishing: Techniques for Tenkara and Rod and Reel is a beautiful coffee table book full of gorgeous trout…
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Philip WernerSeptember 6, 2019
3 10
A Book Review of Thirst by Heather “Anish” Anderson
Thirst by Heather “Anish” Anderson is a wonderfully written memoir, rich in autobiographical detail, about her record-setting fastest known thru-hike…
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Philip WernerJuly 28, 2017
3 19
Mountain Weather: Backcountry Forecasting for Hikers and Backpackers
“Mountains make their own weather.” I’ll never forget hearing that from the friend who introduced me to trip planning and…
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Philip WernerApril 5, 2017
11 26
The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide Review, 2nd Ed. by Andrew Skurka
Contrary to its title, Andrew Skurka’s backpacking book, The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide is not really a book about gear…
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Philip WernerDecember 8, 2016
12 13
Best Hiking and Backpacking Skills Books
Becoming a skilled and confident hiker or backpacker is a lifelong endeavor that requires continuous learning and practice. While reading…
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Philip WernerDecember 27, 2015
9 3
Uncertain Path: A Search for the Future of the National Park Service
If we define Wilderness as a place where humankind has no influence on the species or biological processes within it,…
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Philip WernerDecember 26, 2015
7 12
The Hiking Engine: A Maintenance Manual for your Feet and Legs
After many years of hiking and hiking with other people, I’ve concluded that the shoe industry is fundamentally broken and…
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Philip WernerDecember 23, 2015
4 11
Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast and High
Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High is a great book that is about way more than mountain climbing. Written…
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Philip WernerDecember 23, 2015
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The Country Northward, A Book Review
I think many regular hikers feel a sense of ambivalence in sharing hiking trails and the wilderness with other hikers…
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