2015 Reflections
As the year draws to a close, it’s always nice to reflect on accomplishments and upcoming goals. This year afforded us the opportunity to become more entrenched in the gear testing world from packs...
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Gift Ideas for All of the Hikers in Your Life
It’s that time of year again! Our handy shopping guide is full of ideas that will get you out of the mall and back on the trail. For Her: This performance merino wool...
REVIEW: Ossipee Women’s Midweight Crew
Garments with flexibility are important. It’s sometimes the deciding factor on whether or not a piece is worth the investment. This merino wool base layer boasts flattering line darts down the front, which makes...
REVIEW: Minus33 Merino Wool Argyle Socks
I love socks. I enjoy shopping for them, and even more, I enjoy wearing them. About twice/year, I fill online shopping carts with high performance socks for my various needs – hiking, long distance...
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...
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...
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...
North Dakota: White Butte (3,507 feet)
Distance: 2 miles round trip from the gate (can be up to 4, depending on where you park) Elevation gain: 400 feet Date: July 20, 2015 Bathrooms: Outhouse by the haystacks (not sure if...
South Dakota: Black Elk Peak (7,244 feet)
Elevation gain: 1,500 feet Distance: 7 miles Bathrooms: At the Trailhead Date: July 18, 2015 Route: Trail #9 What could have been a complete disaster turned out to be a memorable, happy family...
