Category: Gear
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Photography and Hiking
Warning: This post may ruffle some feathers among photography lovers. Ancient History For a long time, I held a camera. As I youth, I loved to sketch, but it wasn’t enough. The camera would tell a better story than my hand and eye could do justice. Later, I worked in the small newspaper business, but…
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The Lowly Trekking Pole
Once on my way north to the mountains on a hike, I realized I’d forgotten my trekking poles at home, more than two hours away. I found the nearest outdoor gear store and picked up a pair of metal poles for a reasonable price. It was either that or go home. I never hike without…
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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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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 