Here’s a hiking tip for this wonderful Friday: Always let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back. If you’re like me you don’t like people keeping up with you and love the freedom of coming and going as you please, but for our own safety it’s worth telling someone. If you don’t [...]
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March 13th, 2010
Duct Tape: The Hikers Friend
Duct tape is probably the most versatile item you can carry when hiking. It can mend and repair almost anything from blisters to holes in air mattresses. It can fix a tent pole and contain diarrhea (ok, not really). You can carry a half dozen repair kits (that will work better for [...]
March 4th, 2010
Day Hiking the Bright Angel Trail of the Grand Canyon
This old Indian trail is now the most popular trail hiked in the Grand Canyon. Bright Angel is an excellent way to see the canyon up close without having to plan for a difficult overnight hike (but you can do an overnight to the bottom and back if desired). Carrying water is highly recommended all [...]