The other day I got an e-mail from a Bay Area guy who works for Zamberlan, the Italian boot manufacturer. He wondered if I’d like to try out some Zamberlans and report the results here. In the past I’ve declined…
Hiking
Great big annoying list of gear manufacturers whose stuff I’ve purchased
by tmangan • January 16, 2007 • 2 Comments
My left hand rail now has a list of gear manufacturers whose stuff I’ve used. Look, if you had my social life you’d need something to fill your time, too. So here’s a quick look at the ones listed: Black…
Hiking HQ has an RSS feed
by tmangan • January 11, 2007 • 1 Comment
I just learned the other day that Sgt. Rock has installed an RSS feed at his Hiking HQ. It updates every time somebody creates a new thread. I was particularly fond of “everything I need to know about outdoor activities…
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…
Go Apocalypto
by tmangan • January 8, 2007 • 0 Comments
Best Hikes says the Mayan Ruins of Mexico are a must-visit locale.
Locator beacons
by tmangan • January 7, 2007 • 1 Comment
A thread at Google Groups mentions a climber at Big Bend National Park summoning rescuers because he was stuck on a rock. I know the boys at GoBlog are opposed to this sort of thing on general principles — it’s…
Night hiking
by tmangan • January 6, 2007 • 1 Comment
An interesting recently discovered blog called As the Crow Flies discusses hiking after dark: When the days are scorching and the nights are cool, I find it a good strategy to hike at night, especially when there is a long…
Hiker’s high
by tmangan • January 3, 2007 • 1 Comment
Bastish.net one again has my green-with-envy gauge pegged. Aside from various views of Fuji, each one closer and better than that before, the actual trail did not seem out of the ordinary. yet, for some reason, I was getting high.…
Quote of the Day
by tmangan • December 29, 2006 • 0 Comments
From an article with all the basics for snowshoeing: “I’ve seen a lot of broken arms. But we don’t have too many broken butts.” (The point being, if you lose your balance, try to fall on your fanny).