In 2007 I listed my favorite hiking blogs and outdoor websites. It’s still one of my most visited posts so I decided to list my top outdoor and hiking blogs for 2010. There’s no real science behind this list. It’s just my opinion, but I do hope it helps you find a few great sites [...]
Archive for February, 2010
February 4th, 2010
Best Hiking Blogs
Posted in Hiking Websites 
Tags: best hiking blogs, hike blogs, Hiking Websites, outdoors blogs 
2 Comments »February 4th, 2010
A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White
February 3rd, 2010
Choosing the Right Tent
Buying a tent is one of your most expensive outdoor equipment purchases, and just like other gear there’s a lot to choose from when selecting a tent. For hiking you’ll want the lightest one you can afford that meets your space and weather/condition needs. For camping you have a lot more flexibility as weight usually [...]
Posted in Tents Tags: buying a tent, gear reviews, hiking tents, mt. whitney, selecting a tent, tent reviews, trail camp No Comments »February 2nd, 2010
Permits Now Required to Hike Half Dome
According to Backpacker Magazine permits are now required to hike Half Dome. I’ve hiked this trail three times and once hiked it during a peak day when the crowds were heavy. The other two times I selected a week day early in the season. If you love hiking this is a must do trail, but [...]
February 1st, 2010
Hiking Gear Checklist
Your hiking checklist can be simple or elaborate. It can contain a little or a lot. It depends on your personal preferences (Do you prefer comfort or lightweight), the season, and where you’re hiking. Your hiking gear checklist is going to be much different if you’re hiking in Georgia in the summer than if you’re [...]
February 1st, 2010
Follow Me on Twitter & Facebook
It’s time to start sharing more of Hiking Trip Reports with others so I’ve added Twitter and Facebook accounts. The main focus will be this blog, but with Facebook and Twitter I’ll be able to interact more easily with you. If you have a question you can use the comments, email me, or simply place [...]
