Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
A full day out hiking in Halaeakalā National Park on the island of Maui in Hawai'i. I do the Sliding Sands Trail, which takes me down into the volcanic crater and past the large cinder cones. I then hike near the Ko'olau Gap and make the ascent on the Halemau'u ...
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Sunday, January 15th, 2012
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Discover the Bend Paddle Trail in Oregon located in the heart of Bend, Oregon. Epic whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddle boarding and canoeing recreation opportunities surround the Central Oregon region.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Finally got out for a two night quick and fast backpack trip on the North Country Trail. Joining me was an old friend and noobie backpacker Wander'nFool. He did wonderfully .... he studied and bought tons of new and terrific gear and practiced with it! That is the way to ...
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Do you need climbing gear such as ice picks, ropes, and stuff like that? I've never done a technical climb, I just love to hike
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Hiking to Machu Picchu along the beautiful Salkantay Trek will enlighten You from beginning to end. The Salkantay mountains is located northwest of Cusco,it rises to 6271 meters above sea level (20574 ft). The name Salkantay means 'Savage Mountain' which refers to the swirling clouds that rise up from the ...
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Everything that I would need. Also, how much do you estimate it would cost for all the gear? Thx1
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Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Not sure if this should go in camping or climbing, but whatever.
Me and 2 other friends are planning to do an AT thru-hike next year. We're all Philmont and Mountain to Sea trail veterans, but none of us have ever done this. So I have several questions.
Is the mail-dropping thing ...
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Trail mix is a staple for any camper, backpacker, hiker...or human being for that matter. But what's the most cost effective option, store bought or homemade? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons and offer a healthy, delicious homemade trail mix recipe. Be sure to stop by www.campinggeartv.com ...
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Sunday, September 4th, 2011
Combining trail maps with the traditional bandana, the trail hankie was born. Available in many parks, trails, and other options (such as safety tips and knot essentials), they can also be custom ordered. The trail hankie is a must for any backpacker who is tired of dealing with unwieldy paper ...
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