What is a peak bagging? From the interwebs tome of knowledge called Wikipedia: Peak bagging (also hill bagging, mountain bagging, Munro bagging,[1] or just bagging) is an activity in which hillwalkers and mountaineers attempt to reach the summit of some collection of peaks, usually those above some height in a particular region, or having a […]
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With Father’s Day fast approaching (Sunday, June 16th, 2013), I thought I would put together a short gift guide for the “outdoorsy” father. So, hopefully this list gives some good ideas, and, that the receiver of said gifts enjoys them! A Good Knife Every outdoorsman (or woman) needs a good knife. I would not blindly […]
Early in January I posted about my issues with Plantar Fasciitis (PF), and what I was trying to do to alleviate the problem, as it really was affecting not just my hiking, but, my life overall. Image above from http://www.aidmyplantar.com Since that post, a few things have changed, and, I am a happier person to […]
This infographic is another one that comes to us from ScoutMasterCG.com – another purveyor of great outdoor-related infographics. While geared towards scouts, it applies to us all. Enjoy! This infographic also pairs well with a post I made in February – Settling down for a long winter’s nap.
Here’s another video tip for you, again recorded when I was at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation over Memorial Day weekend. Same issues – bad orientation, slightly out of breath, but, at least in this video I am not as sweaty! This tip focuses on the importance of using trekking poles when hiking in wet weather […]
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