An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog

Tag: hikinggear

  • Winter Fashion Sense

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    I looked at her and replied, “ You’re in deep madam, and you don’t have the shoes for it”

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    snowpackjack

  • My Favorite Shoes

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    I was presented with a subject prompt last week. “What are your favorite shoes?” I had to think long and hard on this. As a hiker, shoes can become an obsession. I’m a minimalist, and don’t buy more than I need. I have winter boots, summer trail runners, a few pairs of mids that can…

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    snowpackjack

  • The Lowly Trekking Pole

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    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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    snowpackjack