talus 23, originally uploaded by shutterborg. “Talus 23” from the photo stream of Shutterborg. Locale is Anawangin, Zambales, the Philippines.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
Ultra-lighting the Ice Box
by tmangan • January 10, 2007 • 0 Comments
Andrew Skurka’s latest adventure is across the frozen wastes of northern Minnesota. Base pack weight: 16 pounds. Gear list is here — it’s heavy on the Go-Lite, his sponsor/employer. It’ll be interesting to see how he handles the ever-present issue…
Ruined by the PCT
by tmangan • January 10, 2007 • 0 Comments
Seems like only yesterday I posted a note about PCT Class o 2006 veteran Haiku; last night I found this at Trail Journals from Treehugger, who hiked with Haiku for 2000 miles last summer: I am happier than I have…
Working off the holiday fat
by tmangan • January 9, 2007 • 2 Comments
The Daily Record in the UK has a straightforward plan: cut your food intake and up your physical activity to burn an extra 500 calories a day, and you’ll lose a pound in a week. Keep it up and you’re…
More action at Virginia Hiker
by tmangan • January 9, 2007 • 0 Comments
The Virginia Hiker blog when quiet for a few months but it’s showing signs of life lately. Among the interesting recent entries: Lots o’ uses for hiking poles (personal fave: waving at the angry gods); and uses for old foam…
Flickr pic o’ the day
by tmangan • January 9, 2007 • 0 Comments
up top.jpg, originally uploaded by arctos_horriblis. “Up Top” from the photo stream of arctos_horriblis. Scene is the backcountry near Park City, Utah.
Local hike recommendation: Las Trampas Wilderness
by tmangan • January 8, 2007 • 5 Comments
Gambolin Man, who hails from Berkeley, sent the following on Monday: Same day you were on the Mountain, I was hiking her unheralded sister ridges at Las Trampas — have you ever been there? I am in awe every time…
Nice article on winter survival
by tmangan • January 8, 2007 • 0 Comments
Competitor Magazine has a good rundown of the stuff to do to avoid freezing to death while playing in the snow. If you’ve made it back alive from snow camping you probably know all this stuff but it’s a good…
Smoky Mountains blog
by tmangan • January 8, 2007 • 0 Comments
Happened upon this blog for the Smoky Mountains National Park. Has regular updates on trail closings and other news from the park. Latest link is to a day-hiker’s guide to the park’s trails.