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Oye! Has it really been 2 weeks since I set my eyes on this blog. I’m ashamed to say that it has. Just when I thought that spring was right around the corner, I woke up this morning to snow–2 inches and counting. I’m dreaming of swimming and kayaking.
Hiking and Camping
Two-Heel Drive presents Panting over hiking pants posted at Two-Heel Drive.
Let’s get things started this edition with a gear recommendation for some convertible hiking pants
Bruce presents Backpacker Magazine 2008 Gear Guide Lists A Whopping 480 Bags posted at LightBackpacking.com
while we are on the subject of gear, Bruce has narrowed Backpacker Magazines list of sleeping bags down to 45 3-season sleeping bags for light backpacking.
passionphish presents Excellent Customer Service? posted at MY THRU HIKE.
passionphish recommends Mountain Laurel Designs because of their great ultralight gear and great customer service
Wilde Beat presents Getting Around GPS posted at The WildeBeat.
This podcast will help you navigate the challenging, and often confusing world of GPS use.
zhakee presents Little bear posted at Sierra Nevada Ramblings.
I’ve never seen a bear in real life, but Zhakee has told his story of an encounter with a yearling cub. Living in an area where they used to release the rogue bears…um…I have mixed feelings about looking for bears out here
poetloverrebelspy presents Friday Freebie: U.S. National Parks Passes posted at Less Than a Shoestring
If you live near a US national park, this article is worth a read. You could be eligible for a free or reduced-price annual pass
Other Adventures
James Brausch presents Costa Rican National Parks posted at Costa Rica HQ.
I would love to do some hiking around the world, but I had better start in my own backyard first. James has some recommendations for hiking and traveling in Costa Rica
Daniel Lafleche presents Sell Sheet Sampler: Charming clip from TV series ‘Animal Crackers’ posted at The IPEX Blog
This Jack Russell Terrier loves surfing, Kayaking, and extreme sports with his extreme sports loving owner. Interesting relationship between owner and pet
J. Britely presents Prepare or Die. posted at SurvivalBlog.com.
This article emphasizes the importance of preparation for all kinds of situations
Diane McCalley presents Grand Canyon – a Trip you Have to Take posted at Hiking Trip Reports.
I agree with the author, “everyone should visit the Grand Canyon”–another thing on my list of things to do
GP presents Let us each Run The Race posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range
GP relates the story of her first 10K and her first Marathon run. Wow! I’m in awe.
I remember running my first 10K , the Leggs Mini Marathon .. a loop of Central Park in New York held annually in May”
Outdoor Humor
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Surmounting Marriage posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
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I got a chuckle from the Surmounting Marriage article by Madeleine Begun Kane! I can relate. My wife and I last summer hiked down a mountain in Virginia and hiked back up with very little water and drinks. We made it back but we were both badly dehydrated and tired. I should know better since I am an experienced hiker. Thanks again for the laugh.
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