Author: snowpackjack
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The Hobby
“You need a hobby” she said. I was staring out the window, watching the snow fall. I did most of my work in the summertime, when it was busy. As fall arrived, I would start to slow down. I’m not the kind of person who may sit idle. I needed something during the downtime to…
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Summer Shoe Surfing
I usually look to replace my summer shoes every other year. Summer hikers wear out faster for me. The rough granite of the White mountains eats soles, and my light trail runners that I’ve been using during the warm months just don’t seem to last as long. Sometimes I can little more life out of…
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Winter Hiking’s Appeal
Fall was in the air. Temperatures on these local hike days were decidedly lower now. Fleece pullovers and beanies were appearing on my companions as the earth began to change it’s tilt. Marcia said “I cant wait until we get some snow.” I frowned. Winter was a season you spent inside. ” Must be cold…
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Hiking Pack Monadnock
When fall arrives and the air turns crisp, I reach for my snowshoes and winter pack.
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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 