To prepare for upcoming PCT adventure, a backpack kit shakeout was definitely needed. After driving last week to ID and planned adventures, driving more than 1 hour away was not an option. 3 hikes were possibles: Alpine Trail to Tire Mountain, King Castle to Macduff Mountain and finally Hardesty to Sawtooth (or June). The decision…
As I age and the miles accumulate from 45 years of mid distance running (half marathons) and 1000+ mile / year hiking for the last 5+ years, moderation and diversity of activities are necessary … to keep my knees, feet and lower back happy – and to continue on! With great support and encouragement from…
As a long, long time runner (45 years of half-marathons), shoes and socks have become critical gear for happy feet, happy hiking. I track miles on specific shoes and have made gear changes because of this discipline, e.g., I swapped out all my shoes from Topo Athletic to Altra. I loved my Topos and they…
For shoulder seasons when it’s cold and probably wet too, I need a heavier fleece than I carry in the warmer summer season (go-to then is Sky Goat waffle fleece). I looked at several different versions from popular brands including Patagonia and Smartwool, but from Garage Grown Gear (product list), a new local brand from…
The old reviews of the different gear were lost in the ‘great corruption’ and will not be redone until the gear is replaced. Gear Fast pack kit Shoulder season kit Backpacking kit Shelter: Tent Marmot Catalyst 2* Marmot Catalyst 2* Durstan X-Mid Pro 1 Shelter: Tarp Hammock Gear Traverse* Hammock Gear Traverse* Gossamer Gear Twinn…
