ULA in Logan, Utah makes a fine lightweight backpacking pack. I review my ULA Circuit, which I really like a lot.
Essays
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It doesn’t feel like it, but hiking in the Whites is an inherently risky activity. Here’s a framework for managing that risk.
It’s the little things in life. In this case, having a well made pack to keep essentials close at hand while hiking. Thrupack makes a good one.
Poor decisions in the mountains can get you in trouble, fast. Sometimes we fall for mental traps. What are those traps?
Hiking safety in winter requires good clothing choices so you can stay warm. Layering, what kind of fabrics, and how to wear and use them all come into play. Here’s a discussion of strategies to keep you warm.
Staying safe when hiking isn’t just about the trail, it’s also about the approach, and the return home.
Thanks to all my readers for your well wishes for a speedy recovery.
Among the ten essentials for safe hiking is warm clothing. That’s just part of the equation. Here are some strategies for staying warm and dealing with the cold.
Sometimes you have to leave the trail for a moment. How can you get back on track? Here’s some strategies to keep from getting lost.
Let’s examine the ten things, but ask if those are enough. We’ll focus on navigation to start. How do we use any given tool is less important than how can we be smart, and perhaps even navigate without tools.
Looking back at a trip helps us to plan for tomorrow. What lessons can we learn from a trip with a nasty injury?
“Which one should I do first?” is a common question when hiking the 4,000 footers, and indeed, it’s the question that got me started writing this blog…