Posts tagged: backpacking

Franconia Ridge Memorial Day ‘09

On Friday, May 22nd, I headed up to Franconia Notch State Park with my sweetheart, Beth, her sister & her boyfriend. Of course, my buddy Skippy Bones also came along for the hike. Skippy is a lean, mean hikin’ machine. Many of the hikers we met over the weekend were impressed with his ability [...]

Wednesday June 10th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

Steve Gillman’s Hiking & Backpacking Articles

If you’ve been an ultralight hiker for any great length of time, then you’ve probably heard of a guy by the name of Steve Gillman. If you haven’t, then go and check out http://www.the-ultralight-site.com/. Steve has posted countless articles on the subjects of hiking & backpacking, wilderness tips & some other subjects as well.
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Thursday May 7th, 2009 in , , , | No Comments »

Ultralight Means Practical

Ray Jardine is most commonly referred to as the father of ultralight backpacking. His contributions to hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking & other venues of outdoor activities have been limitless. For decades, Ray & his wife Jenny have tirelessly explored the world, building their own gear & constantly seeking ways to improve upon their own ideas. [...]

Saturday April 18th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »