So – you are packing all the stuff you need to go on your long-planned hiking trip, and no doubt you have your standard list of essentials. You’ve got your boots, your sleeping mat and your water bottle. You throw in your plate, your mug and your camera. And what with that trowel, headlamp and [...]
Archive for February, 2010
February 9th, 2010
GPS Basics
I was hooked on the idea of hand held GPS units from the first one I saw. Years ago I was in the Army and was pretty good with a map and compass, but still spent my share of time trying to decipher the lines on the map with the hills and creeks to find [...]
Posted in GPS 
Tags: about gps, delorme, delorme pn-40, garmin, garmin etrex, Garmin GPS 60CSx, GPS, gps 101, gps basics, what is gps 
No Comments »February 8th, 2010
Geocaching Video
Tomorrow I’m posting the basics of GPS. This video on geocaching is posted to hold you over until then and to peak your interest.
February 8th, 2010
Appalachian Trail Hiking Video
This video runs for over seven minutes and contains great pictures of one thru-hikers hike on the AT.
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Locations Tags: Appalachian Trail, at, hike, hiking, video No Comments »February 8th, 2010
John Muir Mountain Quote
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity… – John Muir
February 7th, 2010
Appalachian Trail License Plate
You can support the Appalachian Trail Conservancy by purchasing an Appalachian Trail license plate for your state (if it’s participating). Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina currently are offering AT license plates and the ATC has received approval for Georgia plates and is taking orders. I’m submitting my application for a plate first thing Monday morning.
February 6th, 2010
Follow on Facebook
I created a new group of Facebook where like minded hikers and outdoors types can meet up and discuss hiking gear, trails, etc. as well as get updates from this site. Click to Follow me on Facebook.
February 6th, 2010
Best Hiking Trails in the US
Nothing could be better than working up a sweat in the great outdoors. With wind blowing the hair, images of natural landscapes, mountains or the ocean, it really doesn’t get any better. One of the versatile workouts would have to be hiking. Whether a professional backpacker that has traveled the world for the best hiking [...]
February 5th, 2010
Trail So Scary the Video Might Make You Puke
This video has been going around all the outdoor adventure sites lately and if it was just a picture I might not believe it was real. This video of El Camino Del Rey in El Chorro, Spain is a real rush. If you want to hike it you better hurry because I can’t imagine that [...]
Posted in Hiking Videos Tags: El Camino Del Rey, hike, hiking in spain, Hiking Videos, scary hiking trail 1 Comment »