Tag: Hiking
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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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Windham High Peak
Catskills, New York, USA I arrive on time. It’s important in winter when days are short, and every bit of daylight counts. An early 5:00 am start placed me at the trailhead at 9:00 am. I had researched some local blogs and my mapping application and chosen the shortest and easiest route to the summit.…
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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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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 