I’ve got the orange Superfeet insoles for a couple pairs of hiking shoes whose fit is less than ideal. They seem to improve comfort a smidgen, though not as much as a better-fitting pair of shoes would, I suspect. I’m…
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REI has consumer comments now
by tom • February 5, 2008 • 1 Comment
Just noticed this the other day: REI.com has added consumer reviews (which backcountry.com was using two years ago, but hey, late progress is still progress). As a sampling, check out this link to the $600 Garmin Colorado 400t GPS unit,…
Hiker reported lost at Henry Coe were found later last night
by tom • February 3, 2008 • 0 Comments
From this morning’s Mercury News: Two hikers lost at Henry W. Coe State Park walked into the command post of searchers out to find them Saturday night, Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies said this morning. The hikers, deputies said, had…
Rain check on Groundhog Day Invitational
by tom • February 2, 2008 • 3 Comments
Well, the annual meet-up is going to have to wait for a drier weekend — I spent five hours in the rain at Big Basin today (pix & commentary to come) and have decided that’s enough wet, sloppy trekking for…
Fanny packs: who’s got one?
by tom • February 1, 2008 • 14 Comments
And is it worth a hoot? I bought a fanny pack (the Brits call ’em bum bags, I love that) at REI when I first started hiking … just big enough to hold my wallet and a couple of water…
Elephant seal sightings
by tom • January 30, 2008 • 3 Comments
Melissa and I drove down to San Simeon yesterday to check out pupping season at the elephant seal colony down there. Here’s a teaser: Two youngsters practice for adult combat. More pix at my Flickr page. Have to dash, Rick…
Groundhog Day Invitational II update
by tom • January 29, 2008 • 3 Comments
It’s still happening on Super Sunday. Gambolin’ Man wants to come along but he may have to bike it, as his ankle’s been nagging him lately. So Far Dan Mitchell and Tom Clifton also want to come. Which means: three…
Hiking for romantics, hopeless and otherwise
by tom • January 28, 2008 • 11 Comments
A guy I work with told me once he liked to take his dates to Castle Rock State Park. I was already married when I took up the habit so I don’t bring a lot of direct experience on combining…
Wet shoes: getting ’em dry again
by tom • January 28, 2008 • 5 Comments
Happy Feet has some interesting tips for keeping your shoes healthy after wet outings: Do not put them in the dryer and do not place them directly over a heater or too near a heat source. Remove the laces and…