When you are hiking a long hike or in the back country, what is one of the heaviest items you carry? Water! You can’t even pay more to get “ultralight” water like you can for most other gear. Each liter of water you carry weighs 2.2 pounds. I...
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Just One More
I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of hobbies. I mean like A LOT. With most of my hobbies, once I’m hooked, I jump in with both feet. Photography? Yup! Need the camera, all the lenses, plus the gear to go hiking. Scrapbooking? Yup! Need...
Breaking into Backpacking
I have been doing the 365 Mile Challenge for a few years now and feel like I have reached a standpoint where I can tackle backpacking. I knew it would require a certain level of physical fitness and just as importantly a confident mindset. So I am going for it! But...
Push Your Limits, Not Your Bank Account
You’ve decided to push your limits and try a new activity, but are you worried that it will be really expensive? While many activities have relatively low start up costs, other activities can really break the bank if you're not careful - and if you don't know about...
Breaking Into Backpacking
I have been doing the 365 Mile Challenge for a few years now and feel like I have reached a standpoint where I can tackle backpacking. I knew it would require a certain level of physical fitness and, just as importantly, a confident mindset. So I am going for it! But...
Fighting Free from My Comfort Zone
When I retired a few years ago, I had a vague idea about how I would spend my time. I knew walking and yoga were things I would do, as well as riding our tandem. But I got talked into doing something I never even considered participating in - fitness kickboxing....
