Whenever I start to learn a new outdoor activity, I like to keep track of my experiences and what I learn when I’m a beginner (see Beginner’s Mind.) Such is the case with my new hobby, Tenkara fly fishing along mountain streams …
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How to Educate Other Hikers Respectfully When They Harm the Backcountry
Have you ever seen someone trampling rare lichens above treeline by hiking outside designated trails? Camping illegally on an open summit? Cutting down Krumholz to fuel a fire? Carving their initials into a shelter? Building a new fire ring? Washing their dishes …
Read More »Dry River Trail Backpack and Oakes Gulf (Attempt)
The Dry River Trail runs 9.6 miles from Crawford Notch, near Frankenstein Cliffs to the Lakes of the Clouds, a set of alpine tarns about 1100 feet below the summit of Mt Washington. I attempted to hike it end-to-end but had to turn back …
Read More »TGO Challenge Tips for Yanks and Non-Residents
Lessons Learned If the thought of hiking across Scotland in the TGO Challenge appeals to you, here are a few lessons learned for first timers such as Americans and non-UK residents. People who walk in Scotland regularly know all this, but if …
Read More »10 Best Winter Traction Devices and Crampons in 2023-2024
Winter hiking often requires the use of …
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10 Best Backpack Accessory Pockets of 2023
10 Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2023-2024
10 Best Winter Backpacking Packs of 2023
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How to Repair Kahtoola Microspikes and Hillsound Trail Crampons
Kahtoola Microspikes and the more aggressive Hillsound …
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Winter Daypacks and Backpacks: How to Choose
The North Face Vectiv Fastpack 200g Winter Boot Review
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