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Ultra Light Hiking Gear2 comments

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 week ago: I’m an experienced long-distance backpacker and I’m all for lightweight gear, but you ca … more →

Tags: backpacking, gear, Hiking Boots, merrell, Merrell Siren Sport Omnifit Shadow

Hiking Boots Certainly Have Improved5 comments

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 month ago: by Sue Freeman In 1996 I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, walking for 6 months from Georgia to Main … more →

Tags: Appalachian Trail, backpacking, gear, Hiking, Hiking Boots, Merrell Boots, Merrell hiking boots, Merrell Siren Sport Omnifit Shadow, sweaty feet

"it's god's water"

contentunknown wrote 2 months ago: Today may be one of the best days ever.  Starting out with a crisp, cold, clear, morning, great frie … more →

Tags: Adam Taylor, aquafresh, at, Thru Hike, nh

Planning Food for a Long Hike

newyorkoutdoors wrote 8 months ago: Planning Food for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike – Long-Distance Hikers Need Nutrition, Calori … more →

Tags: backpacking, Education / skills, Food, calories, backpacking food

Where Will the North Country National Scenic Trail go Through the Adirondacks?

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 year ago: By ALAN WECHSLER, Albany Times Union,  link to original article The North Country National Scenic Tr … more →

Tags: Hiking, backpacking, Adirondacks, DEC, Northville-Placid Trail, Appalachian Trail, trail building, department of environmental conservation, Adirondack Mountain Club

Old Hiking Boots - Reused2 comments

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 year ago: In 1996, Rich and I spent 6 months walking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Unfortunatel … more →

Tags: Appalachian Trail, backpacking, Conservation, gear, Hiking, boot planter, Hiking Boots, leather boots, lightweight hiking

Warning! Hiking is Dangerous to Fat!

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 year ago: by Tricia Hess, Denver Outdoor Adventure Examiner, link to original article Hiking burns up fat and … more →

Tags: backpacking, health, Hiking, calorie, calories, Hydration

New York State is Well Connected for Hikers

newyorkoutdoors wrote 1 year ago: Did you know that by hiking the Finger Lakes Trail you can connect to many other trails that head fa … more →

Tags: Appalachian Trail, backpacking, Canada, catskills, Finger Lakes Trail, Florida, Florida Trail, Hiking, Long Path

Your mileage may vary1 comment

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Apparently it was released a week or two ago, but I just came across a new Google Maps feature: walk … more →

Tags: Bicylcing, Technology and Gadgets

Backpacking, Little Things and 1 Peter 1:156 comments

anonymous wrote 1 year ago: 1 Peter 1:15 (EMTV) …but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all manner of life, … more →

Tags: Religion, Christianity, Bible, God, 1995 Appaplachian Trail, holy, Appalachian Trail, 1 Peter 1:15, Backpack

florida trail day 2

Travbler wrote 1 year ago: I Got up early. The dew  in the grass kept the tent  wet.  It was like a rainstorm. The only dry day … more →

Tags: Towels, Lightload Towels, Beach Towels, Skiing, multipurpose tools, biodegradble, Eco-Friendly, Kayaking, Outdoor

Let's hope he knows what a black bear looks like3 comments

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Bears that look like this don’t live on the AT. Only black bears inhabit that portion of the U … more →

HYOH3 comments

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Comments on my last post about ultra-marathoners on the Appalachian Trail generated some interesting … more →

Don't get trampled8 comments

cutter wrote 1 year ago: If you’re planning to hike the Appalachian Trail this summer, keep your wits about you. No, I … more →

But how many packages of instant oatmeal were in there, Jason?2 comments

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Jason Klass received a package in the mail and decided to post a video about its contents. If you … more →

Tags: backpacking

That's not what I call walking

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Lonnie Owens says he plans to break the speed record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, KVOA-TV … more →

Oh yeah? Well, so's your momma!

cutter wrote 1 year ago: freep.com: Powdered peanut butter sounds like something only a person hiking the Appalachian Trail c … more →

You never know when you might need them

cutter wrote 1 year ago: Bert “Wildcat” Emmerson just returned home after having being forced to end his Continen … more →

Tags: Health and Safety

I needed a self-test to tell me that?

cutter wrote 2 years ago: I just took a quiz at CNN.com called “Which hobby best suits your personality?” It conta … more →

Tags: Photography, backpacking, Bicylcing


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