If you’re a first-time hiker, you might wonder what kind of gear you need to get started. Can you just wear sneakers and a t-shirt? Should you go out and buy all the stuff? Prior to starting my ADK 46er journey and becoming a more intense hiker, I had always gone out on hikes very …
If you’re a beginner hiker or you are shopping for a beginner hiker, you should know that hiking gear is the best place to start when trying to find the right gift for the holidays. New, better gear is always appreciated, and as an avid hiker, you can never get enough! Here is my list …
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the principles of Leave No Trace. My knowledge of Leave No Trace, until recently, has been scant. I really thought it mostly had to do with not littering or leaving garbage around. I’ve been reading posts and watching stories on social media recently that have been …
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Meet Ellie – a rescue puppy who is ready to go on epic adventures. We adopted Ellie at the end of June from a dog rescue in downstate New York. She is essentially my pandemic puppy. Something about the stress and frustration of isolation and constantly changing times made me crave the comfort of a …
Excuse my French. What I meant to say was: “You’ll never get to where you’re going if you never take a step forward.” This quote is great advice that I heard somewhere along the way at some point. Or maybe I just made it up, I don’t really know, but either way, it’s true. This …
