A bonus infographic this week for you all, my loyal readers! Again coming from ScoutmasterCG.com, this infographic describes the 30/30 rule for lightning safety. So, don’t get caught out in the storm… keep this in mind, and be safe out there! Advertisements
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Alright stop, read this post and listen. Just Your Average Hiker’s back with a brand new addition. Sorry folks, I had to do it (and I do feel bad about it!). I was growing up with Vanilla Ice was “big”, and yes, I even went to one of his concerts…. in this post, I am […]
It was the perfect weather for hiking. It had rained for a few days prior, but it was going to hold out for most of the day according to the forecast. I drove the 3 hours north at 6am that morning, and arrived at the parking area for the Greely Pond Trail (which is the […]
Before I set out into the woods, even for a simple local day hike, I always leave a copy of my itinerary with The Wife. If I am going with a group, we all leave that information with our significant others, or, a close friend or family member. Before I go, I give the following […]
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 […]
