REVIEW: WoolX Base Camp Hoodie
We, hikers, pay a lot of money for our gear. We want it to be worth it. In an ideal world, we’re able to make an investment in something that we can use across...
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Family Hike: Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Trail
Distance: 7 miles Elevation gain: negligible Date: November, 2015 Bathrooms: Flushing toilets at the visitor’s center My kids are usually happy to hike, but if we want to get them on a long hike, there had...
REVIEW: Minus33 Franconia Midweight Bottom
I have been in the market for a comfortable base layer for my winter hikes, so I was excited to get the opportunity to try the Minus33 Franconia Midweight Bottoms. Before I even tried them on I...
Family Hike: Headlands Dune State Nature Preserve
Distance: Varies, but about a mile (in deep sand) Elevation gain: negligible Date: October, 2015 Bathrooms: Flushing toilets at the Headlands Beach Park Last month we had an amazing hike along the shores of Lake...
REVIEW: Minus33 Merino Light Trek Runner Sock
Minus33 Merino Wool Light Trek Runner Sock The wrong socks can introduce misery to your day, so building trust before you’re committed to a strenuous workout is critical. I started by wearing these socks...
7 Fall Hikes Near DC
Fall is a great time of year to get out for a hike. Relishing the cooler air, moving through crisp leaves, and finding time to realign life are just a few of the many...
Family Hike: High Bridge Trail, VA
Distance: 31 miles (The high bridge is located near the River Road parking lot close to Farmville, VA) Elevation gain: negligible Date: July, 2015 Bathrooms: Various options along the trail, plus in towns This summer I...
Family Hike: Humpback Rocks, VA
Distance: 2 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,240 feet Date: August 1, 2015 Bathrooms: Bathrooms with running water are available at the visitor’s center During a recent trip to Charlottesville we decided we would check...
Review: WoolX Midweight Merino Four Season Socks
Fellow sock snobs, be prepared to be impressed. I am very discerning when it comes to socks. After spending a large portion of my misspent youth in a podiatrist’s office recovering from cheap shoes...
New York: Mt. Marcy (5,344 feet)
Distance: 14.8 miles on the Van Hoevenburg Trail Elevation gain: 3,164 feet Date: August 19, 2015 Bathrooms: Real bathroom at the camp store by the parking lot. Sketchy backwoods toilets available around mile 2 along the trail. On...
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