The sixteenth part of my journey after returning to the trail for my second attempt at a thru hike.
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Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
What Happens Now?
One day before the 5 month anniversary of our start date, we stepped across the clear cut in the forest that denotes the US-Canadian border and reached the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. We were done, finished, complete. If you ever wanted to see 6 grown, more or less emotionally stable, adults having a full on sob-fest, you should have been there.
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What Happens Now?
One day before the 5 month anniversary of our start date, we stepped across the clear cut in the forest that denotes the US-Canadian border and reached the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. We were done, finished, complete. If you ever wanted to see 6 grown, more or less emotionally stable, adults having a full on sob-fest, you should have been there.
We then pulled ourselves together, took photos, signed our final trail register, ...
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Kingdom Come
I knew it was time to get back on the trail when I was upset that I didn’t have enough time to get an acai bowl before my Thai massage. A two week break became overwhelming. There is so much phone service on the grid! So much internet. Is it really necessary? I guess I’d find out, though I already knew the answer.
Sierra Nevada
In my first stretch in the Sierra, I turned 28, summited Mt. ...
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Specialized Diverge Comp – first look
Sagan-pumped updated all-roader arrives in the RCUK offices
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This Week’s Glorious Before-and-After Photos [One pic is NSFW]
From fresh gear and nervous excitement at one end, to the dirt-streaked finisher 2,000 miles later, here are this week’s thru-hike before-and-after photos.
Have one to add? Send it to photos@thetrek.co with your trail name, start/finish dates, and anything you’d like us to include!
Happy Feet
April 29 – Sept 25
Kristin “Glowworm”
Michael “Nameless”
Cinzia
Patch
March 16th – September 21
Maddy
Wesley “Jaws”
AT March 17 – September 14
Lawrence
Kickstarter
Appalachian Trail: 3/ 23 – 8/17 2017
Josh “Aladdin”
April 15th – September 26th
Piers “Necktie”
Transformation Bonus! ...
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Gear Review: Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag
Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag
MSRP: $468
Temp Rating (EN Lower Limit): 28°F/-2°C
Fill Weight: 12.4 oz/350g
Bag Weight:1 lb 8 oz/740g
Materials: ULTRA-DRY Down 850+ loft
Description
The Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag is compact and comfortable. At 1 lb 8 oz, its certainly lightweight and the warmth and movability of the bag are impressive. When paired with the Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Mat, this bag is perfect for temps as low as 28°F . ...
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Diary of a fourth category racer: September – of time trials and hill climbs
The falling leaves mark the end of crit season and a return to something more familiar...
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Presidents Cup 2017 Friday Four Ball Matches and Tee Times
The Presidents Cup format consists of five foursomes matches on Thursday, five four-ball matches on Friday, Four foursomes and four four-balls on Saturday and twelve singles matches on Sunday.
Four Ball is a match play format played in teams of two, with each team member playing his own ball throughout the holes. Four players; four balls. At the end of each hole, the team’s low score is counted to determine who wins the hole.
Here are the matches for the Friday (September 29, 2017) Four Ball matches.
Four-ball Matches and Starting Times
Current Presidents Cup Score: United States 3.5, International 1.5
Match 6 11:35 AM
US Team
Jordan Spieth United States
Patrick Reed United States
International Team
Hideki Matsuyama, Japan
Adam Hadwin, Canada
Match 7 11:50 AM
US Team
Rickie Fowler
Justin Thomas
International Team
Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa
Branden Grace, South Africa
Match 8 12:05 PM Phil Mickelson United States
US Team
Kevin Kisner
Phil Mickelson
International Team
Jason Day, Australia
Marc Leishman, Australia
Match 9 12:20 PM
US Team
Kevin Chappell
Charley Hoffman
International Team
Charl Schwartzel, South Africa
Anirban Lahiri, India
Match 10 12:35 PM
US Team
Dustin Johnson
Brooks Koepka
International Team
Adam Scott, Australia
Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela
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Beagle Driving Golf Cart Figurine
Beagle Driving Golf Cart Figurine
Ridiculous Golf Item of the Week
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Reside by Marcon at Cambie Village
RESIDE is an exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom homes with a coveted Westside Vancouver address. With some of Vancouver’s best parks and amenities close by, this is a well-established neighbourhood. RESIDE will be home to 33 concrete homes and 2 floors of parking. RESIDE is situated near shopping, parks, top-ranked schools, entertainment and dining. Langara Golf Course and Winona Park are within walking distance for you to enjoy Vancouver’s great outdoors. Vancouver International Airport is less than 10 minutes away when you board the Canada Line at Marine Drive Station.
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Scott Davies to step up to WorldTour with Dimension Data
Rising Welsh star signs neo-pro deal with Africa's Team
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The Great Green Mountains
Day 116 – 126: Vermont to New Hampshire, 151.4 miles
The day we stepped foot in Vermont, the clouds parted and the angels sang (or maybe it was just Inasias). We were blessed with perfect hiking weather for almost the entire state. Clear blue sky, temps in the 60s, low humidity, and cool nights made Vermont one of my favorite states on trail. I have really come to appreciate waking up and not immediately being drenched in sweat. ...
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Explaining Four Ball – Presidents Cup Edition
Explaining Four Ball
One of the “official” golf formats, Four Ball also is known as Better Ball or Best Ball. The game consists of two teams of two players, each of whom plays his own ball on each hole (thus, Four Ball). At the end of each hole, the best score of each pair becomes the score for that team. In a match play format, the pair with the lowest score wins the hole. In a stroke play format, the lower number is recorded as that team’s score for the hole.
Example: On the first hole, the US Team scores a 5 and a 4; the Internationals get a 6 and a 3. The US’s score for the hole thus is 4; the International score is 3. In Match Play, the Europeans win the hole.
On the course in a four ball match, the partners need to keep a good eye on how the other is doing. If player A has hit a ball to a safe spot, his partner might be able to attempt a riskier shot. If the risk fails to produce reward, the other player at least has a good chance. I like this format because, played well, it encourages a gambling style of play.
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Explaining Foursomes – Presidents Cup Edition
Explaining Foursomes – Presidents Cup Edition
With the Presidents Cup here, here’s a primer on the Foursomes game:
While the proper term is foursomes, most US golfers refer to this format as alternate shot. As defined in Rule 29 of the Official Rules of Golf, Foursomes are played between two teams of two golfers, each of which plays just one ball. Players on each team alternate teeing off, and then alternate each shot thereafter.
Example: Player A tees off while his partner, B, watches. Player B then hits the ball from where it lands after A’s shot. Then it’s A’s turn until the ball is in the hole. On the next hole, Player B tees off, even if he took the final putt.
Foursomes can be scored as either match or stroke play.
A couple of special rules apply:
In Foursomes match play, if a ball is played out of order—that is, if A takes a stroke when it’s B’s turn—the hole is lost.
In Foursomes stroke play, a ball played out of order results in a two stoke penalty. The offending team must correct the error before playing from the next tee. That is, if A accidentally took a stroke on B’s turn, A must hit again, with a two stroke penalty to get back into the proper order.
If the error is not corrected before the next tee shot, the offending team is disqualified.
For coaches and captains, Foursomes presents a dilemma: do you combine players with similar, or contrasting skills?
In a foursomes, the first instinct is to combine players with dissimilar, but complementary skills. You might, for example, combine a long hitter with a short game specialist. Taking a look at the course, a captain then can identify the hole that confers the biggest advantage to the long hitter and assign her to tee off on that hole. This then determines who tees off on all the others, since tee shots are alternated between team mates.
Teaming players with different skills also can help to minimize the damage on any one hole. If a short hitter tees off, then the longer hitter can hit a higher numbered iron into the green, where, presumably, the short game player can make a good putt.
The problem with this, however, is that it takes a player out of her usual game. If the bomber is used to taking wedges into a green, she will be uncomfortable hitting a longer iron after a wedge-and-putter player’s tee shot. So, the other approach to foursomes is to combine players with similar styles. This ensures that players generally are hitting shots that are familiar.
For the pros, there’s also the question of whose ball to use. With games as precise as the world’s best, some consideration may need to be made for players with disparate ball preferences.
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Presidents Cup 2017 Thursday Foursomes
Here are the matches for the Thursday (September 28, 2017) foursomes matches.
Match 1 1:05 PM
International
Hideki Matsuyama, Japan
Charl Schwartzel, South Africa
United States
Rickie Fowler
Justin Thomas
Match 2 1:17 PM
International
Adam Scott, Australia
Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela
United States
Dustin Johnson
Matt Kuchar
Match 3 1:29 PM
International
Si Woo Kim, South Korea
Emiliano Grillo, Argentina
United States
Jordan Spieth
Patrick Reed
Match 4 1:41 PM
International
Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa
Branden Grace, South Africa
United States
Brooks Koepka
Daniel Berger
Match 5 1:53 PM
Internatioal
Jason Day, Australia
Marc Leishman, Australia
United States
Kevin Kisner
Phil Mickelson
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Presidents Cup Match Play Formats
Like the Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup consists of Four Ball, Foursomes and Singles matches. Thursday consists of five foursomes matches. Friday has five four-ball matches. Saturday has four foursomes and four four-ball matches. Sunday has twelve singles matches.
In Foursomes, players form two teams of two, and play one ball per team. Players alternate shots and alternate on tee shots. The team with the lowest score on each hole wins that hole for the team.
“Four Balls” sometimes also is known as “best ball,” in that the best ball on each hole wins. A “Four Ball” match is played in teams of two, with each team member playing his own ball throughout the holes. sometimes also is known as “best ball.” Four players; four balls. At the end of each hole, the team’s low score is counted to determine who wins the hole.
In the twelve singles matches, individual players are
Match Play in general also deserves an explanation.
Match Play can be conducted either in teams or as individuals. The Presidents Cup uses both. In Match Play, golfers are concerned—not with the field—but with beating the players they are playing against directly.
The most confusing part of Match Play is in the scoring. Each hole in a Match is a separate event, and is taken in isolation. The team or player who finishes the hole in the fewest strokes wins the hole. The one who wins the most holes out of eighteen wins the match.
The hole-by-hole format means that it’s possible (and probable) that one team or player will get far enough ahead that the other has no chance of winning. For example, if the International and American teams finish the 16th hole, and the Internationalss have won three more than the Americans, there is no need to continue. At best, the Americans could win both remaining holes, and still would be one hole down to the Internationals. So the match is called at 16. The final result would be Internationals 3 and 2. That means that the International team won because they were up by three holes, with two holes left.
The scoring system in match play has some peculiar terminology. Match play results are reported by how many more (or fewer) holes a player has won, along with the number of holes left. Suppose that, after ten holes, the Americans have won four holes, the International Team has won two and they’ve tied on four others. The score is reported as the US being two up through 10. At the same time, the International Team is 2-down through 10. If both have won the same number of holes, the score would be reported as “All Square Through 10.”
If a team wins 1-up, that means that the match has gone to 18 holes. The last hole was played either because the match was all square after 17, or because a team was only 1 up, and the other could have made the match All Square on the final hole.
The term “Halve” is used when players tie on an individual hole. However, because tied holes are not counted in scoring an individual match, you’ll never see a score like US 3 1/2 Internationals 1 1/2.
This also explains why there will often be a result where the holes just don’t add up. The US could win four holes, the Internationals win three and they could tie the other 11. If you just added up the number of holes won, it would look like they didn’t play a full match.
A “Dormie” is when one is up by the exact number of holes left in the match. At this point, the best the opponent can do is to tie. So, if they’re on the 16th tee, and the Internationals are 3-Up, the match is Dormie. The best the US can do is to win the final three holes (16, 17 and 18)and make things All Square.
One seemingly strange score occurs when a player or team wins 5 and 3. On the surface, it looks as though the match should have ended with four holes to play, because one was up by five. But what actually happened was that the match was Dormie with four to go. That is, the US was 4-Up on the 15th tee (four holes to go). At this point, the International team can Halve the match by winning the final four holes. But the US wins the 15th, and the match is over. The US wins by five, with three to go, or 5 and 3.
Another interesting aspect of Match Play is that the players do not have finish every hole. Consider the following situation: Jordan Spieth hits a hole-in-one on a par three. Oosthuizen hits the green within inches of the cup, but the ball does not go in. At this point, there is no need for Oosthuizen to finish the hole, and he will concede to Spieth. Even if Oosthuizen finishes with a birdie, he still has lost the hole. And there is no need to see if Oosthuizen can make the putt because unlike Stroke Play, the score does not carry over to the next hole.
Similarly, players often will “concede” a stroke. This usually happens on a short putt. For example, if Spieth knows that Oosthuizen is going to make the tap-in, he might grant “gimmie.” The real question for that hole is whether Spieth can make the 12 footer to win the hole, or if he two putts for a halve.
There are also a couple of other major rules differences in Match Play. For example, in Stoke Play, if you play out of order, it’s just a breach of etiquette. But in Match Play, your opponent can force you to replay the shot.
The other major changes generally have to do with the penalty for breach of rules. In Stroke play, most of the penalties involve the addition of strokes. In Match Play, the rules violations generally involve the automatic loss of the hole.
For my money, match play is the most exciting form of golf
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dhb launches autumn/winter 2017 range, featuring Classic, Blok and Aeron collections
New autumn/winter range includes everything you'll need for the months ahead
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Good Hygiene Matters. Period.
Yes, smelling like nothing you've ever smelt before is something for which to feel truly accomplished on the trail. Your smell sets you apart from the freshly shampooed day-hikers. You get to laugh in people's faces when they inevitably ask, "wait, but where will you shower?" But I'm going to talk about a subject that's not easy to find among all the boastful articles about hygiene and funk: vaginas.
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Beginner’s guide: how to make sense of a bike geometry chart
A bike geometry chart can be a confusing array of numbers and measurements - here’s what they’re for and how to interpret them
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Smith Overtake helmet – review
An aero helmet with decent ventilation and innovative safety design
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
151. Prepare Yourself.
No unfortunately we are not taking shots of a crappy rum…I’m talking about how long I have left to prepare.
Countdown to the Start: 151 days.
I have exactly 151 days until I get on a train from Milwaukee, WI to Gainesville, GA. 151 days to get myself in tip-top shape. One hundred fifty one days to come up with another $300 in cash while still paying car insurance, student loans, grocery bills, oh my god…..I need to prepare! ...
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A Thru-Hike for Everyone: 5 Trails Under 200 Miles
Recent books and movies have inspired countless hikers and potential hikers to dream about thru-hiking one of the “big three” of America’s long trails: The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or the Continental Divide Trail. However, for many people the feat is just not feasible. Perhaps there’s that pesky job or mortgage. Six months may be too much time away from family and the lives they’ve built. Still others may want an epic hike, but just aren’t interested in one that’s 2,000+ miles. ...
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Learning How to be Alone: My First Three Days on the Northville Placid Trail
Hello, there!
Let me start by giving you an idea of who I am. I’m Rachel, I’m originally from Western New York, and I just graduated from Amherst College with a degree in Geology (like rocks and stuff). I’m a big fan of being outside, from hiking or kayaking to fishing or catching crawfish. Others would describe me as a chronic whiner and full of sassy sarcasm (and a lot of sap). School has kinda always been the focus of my life, ...
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Pie On The Continental Divide Trail – Weeks Seven and Eight and a Hard Decision
After a relaxing day off we awoke on day 43 and starting getting our gear together. I had another excellent breakfast at the diner in Lima and bought a few last minute supplies from the convenience store. We were in the back of the shuttle by 12 back to the trail. As we were all pulling our packs out of the truck, Doug’s bear spray slipped out and exploded in a red cloud all around the truck. ...
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Introducing New Tutor.com Classroom Features!
September is an exciting month at Tutor.com as we launch the latest round of new features in our interactive Online Classroom. Just in time for classwork to start picking up, we have added three new tools for students in relevant subjects:
Two-Way Interactive Graphing Calculator
For higher education, library, and military programs: Allows math students and their tutors to construct and graph complex mathematical expressions. Students can enter expressions on their physical keyboard, or use an on-screen keyboard and a mouse. Watch a video walk-through.
Two-Way Interactive Text Editor
Two-Way Interactive Code Editor
All two-way editor activity is archived in a student’s account, and may be reviewed or replayed after a session by the student or an authorized administrator.
In addition to these new interactive tools, Tutor.com will be rolling out the use of audio chat to some of Tutor.com’s institutional partners. Students using Tutor.com through library, school, college or university programs will all soon have the option to use audio chat during their tutoring sessions or can continue to use text based chat. Our goal is to provide options so that students can choose the best medium for their learning needs. Watch a video walk-through of this feature.
Tutor.com looks forward to helping students achieve their academic goals all year. Stay tuned for news of more enhancements throughout the fall. Happy learning!
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The Rider Firm launches layered glove system for winter cycling
Dissent 133, from the same stable as Hunt Bike Wheels, offers unique solution to beating wet and frozen hands
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Presidents Cup TV Times 2017
- Thursday, Sept. 28 1-6 p.m. ET GOLF Channe
- Friday, Sept. 29 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET GOLF Channel
- Saturday, Sept. 30 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET NBC
- Sunday, Oct. 1 12-6 p.m. ET NBC
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Ribble SL road bike with Shimano Ultegra R8000 – review
Ribble's 840g frame launched earlier this year, now it's time for us to find out how it rides
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Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Onni 65L
With loads of comfortable padding, massive pockets, and multiple ways to compress your load, the Onni 65L by Katabatic Gear is a backpacker’s dream come true. The best part? This pack is incredibly lightweight coming in close to a pound and half.
Designed for multiple night excursions, this pack has enough room to easily carry all of the essentials, while still being compact and efficient enough to satisfy a more ultralight hiker. Supported by a removable aluminum stay and padded hip belts, ...
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Explaining Match Play For The Presidents Cup
Explaining Match Play For The Presidents Cup
With the Presidents Cup upon us, it’s time for a match play review. Match play is in my mind the purest and most exciting form of golf, and yet is relatively unfamiliar to most American golfers. Match play is scheduled for the pros only a couple of times each year, such as at the Dell Match Play and the Ryder or Presidents Cup. Worse, most weekenders will see match play only in outings — and only a poor cousin at that, with team scrambles and such. Thus, terms like like All Square, Halve, and Dormie, 1-UP, 5 and 4, might as well be from a foreign language.
For most golfers, the game is “stroke play.” In these rounds, all of the golfers play a certain number of holes, and the player who has the lowest combined total score is the winner.
In Match play, golfers—or teams of golfers—are pitted directly against each other. A player is not concerned with the entire field—only with beating the opposing golfer (or side, in team play).
In match play, each hole is scored individually, and as a discrete event. A player (or team) wins a match by winning the most holes over the course of a round. A hole is won by the player (or team) who completed the hole in the fewest strokes.
The scoring system leads to some unusual terminology. The results of match events are not reported by strokes, or by the total number of holes won, but by the differential. The scoring also notes the number of holes that have been played. For example, if after 10 holes, Jordan Spieth has won six holes and Jason Day has won four, the announcers would report that Spieth is 2-Up through 10. At the same time, Day is 2-down. If both players have won the same number of holes, the match is “All Square Through 10.”
Because each hole is played as a separate event, it is possible for one player to get so far ahead in a match that the other has no chance to win. For example, if Spieth and Day finish the 16th hole, and Spieth is 3-Up, there is no need to continue. The best Day could do is to win the 17th and 18th, and he still would lose by one hole. So the match ends right there.
The score would be reported as Spieth wins, 3 and 2. That means that Spieth won because he was up by three holes, with only two holes to play.
If a player wins 1-up, that means that the match has gone to 18 holes. The last hole was played either because the match was all square after 17, or because a player was only 1 up, and the other player could have made the match All Square on the final hole.
If the match is All Square in individual stroke play, the two players generally play until the tie is broken. In many team events — such as the Ryder Cup — a tie would result in both sides getting a half a point. This is known as a “Halve”
Confusingly, the term Halve also is used when players tie on an individual hole. Tied holes, however, are not counted in scoring an individual match. You will never see a score like Spieth 3 1/2 Day 1 1/2.
This also explains why there will often be a result where the holes just don’t add up. Spieth could win four holes, Day win three and they could tie the other 11. If you just added up the number of holes won, it would look like they didn’t play a full match.
The term “Dormie” is used to describe a situation where one player is up by the exact number of holes left in the match. The best the opponent can do is to tie. So, if Spieth and Day were on the 16th tee, and Spieth was 3-Up, the match is Dormie. The best Day can do is to win the final three holes (16, 17 and 18)and make things All Square.
One seemingly strange score is when a player wins 5 and 3. On the surface, it looks as though the match should have ended with four holes to play, because one player was up by five. But what actually happened was that the match was Dormie with four to go. That is, Spieth was 4-Up on the 15th tee (four holes to go). At this point, Day can Halve the match by winning the final four holes. But if Spieth wins the 15th, and the match is over. Spieth wins by five, with three to go, or 5 and 3.
Another interesting aspect of Match Play is that the players do not have finish every hole. Consider the following situation: Day hits a hole-in-one on a par three. Spieth hits the green within inches of the cup, but the ball does not go in. At this point, there is no need for Spieth to finish the hole, and he will concede to Day. Even if Spieth finishes with a birdie, he still has lost the hole. And there is no need to see if Spieth can make the putt because unlike Stroke Play, the score does not carry over to the next hole.
Similarly, players often will “concede” a stroke. This usually happens on a short putt. Day knows that Spieth is going to make the tap-in, so he grants the “gimmie.” The real question for that hole is whether Day can make 12 footer to win the hole, or if he two putts for a halve.
Players need to be sure that a ball is conceded before picking it up, though. In a Presidents Cup competition a few years back, Davis Love picked up a ball, thinking that Mike Weir had conceded. Weir had not, so normally a one stoke penalty would be assessed. However, because Love honestly thought he had heard Weir concede (Weir did say something that could have been reasonably misheard), there was no penalty.
There are also a couple of other major rules differences in Match Play. For example, in Stoke Play, if you play out of order, it’s just a breach of etiquette. But in Match Play, your opponent can force you to replay the shot.
The other major changes generally have to do with the penalty for breach of rules. In Stroke play, most of the penalties involve the addition of strokes. In Match Play, the rules violations generally involve the automatic loss of the hole.
Match play is very exciting golf. But one of the reasons that you don’t see it a lot on television is that it is unpredictable. Individual matches can end quite suddenly, because you don’t have to play all the holes to determine a winner. For that matter, you don’t even have to finish every hole. A network could schedule three hours for a match, only to have one player win the first ten holes. The match would be over, and the network still would have an hour of programming to fill.
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Mile 2075.4 – Mile 2189.8
Mile 2091.1
This morning I entered the 100 wilderness. I can’t believe I’m here. I mean, I can but this is the last week before Katahdin. I’ll be finished in a week.
I packed 5 days worth of food. My parents sent me a food resupply. I’m so glad because the options in the small town of Monson aren’t great and super expensive. I’ll be hiking 18 mile days the first two days and then closer to 22 mile days the last three. ...
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Stromberg Men’s Wintra Winter Tech Golf Pants
Stromberg Men’s Wintra Winter Tech Golf Pants
Features:
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- Thermal layer, Mechanical stretch
- 2 Twin Jet Back Pockets, Contrast Stitching, V-Hem
- Breathable & Waterproof Membrane
- 100% Polyester
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3 Benefits of Home Automation
Living in a smart house may sound luxurious but the benefits are definitely worth the investment. Get to know how home automation can positively affect your daily routine by checking out the following:
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It’s Energy Efficient
Having precise control over the power used as well as the temperature can ensure that your home is more energy efficient. This is why smart homes are a part of the appliances that you can use to be more environmentally conscious in your home. Depending on the system that you have in your home, it can suggest energy efficient settings. Source: Property24
Increases Peace of Mind
Perhaps this benefit will not apply to everyone, but for those who habitually worry about whether or not they have taken care of everything at home before leaving for the day, a home automation system is a perfect investment. In short, it offers peace of mind. This is quite beneficial for those individuals who leave each day, obsessively worrying if everything is in order. With so many stresses in daily life, it is nice to take at least one off the list by being able to see what is going on at home without physically being there. Source: Freshome
Convenient
Convenience is one of the biggest reasons that people build and purchase smart homes. These homes give users remote access to systems including heating and cooling systems, intercoms, music and multimedia devices throughout the home. Integrated hard drives allow homeowners to watch video or listen to audio in any room; video intercoms make it easy to communicate with others in the home or visitors at the door. All of these smart home technologies streamline common tasks. Source: HomeGuides.SFGate
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #PacificCrestTrail
Ladies, gentlemen, and hiker trash- it has returned. We are pleased to reintroduce one of our all time favorite series- the top Instagram posts from the Pacific Crest Trail.
Each week, we peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram using the hashtag #TrekthePCT and #PacificCrestTrail and select a few of the best to highlight for your viewing pleasure!
This week we take a look at photos snapped between 09/20/17-09/26/17.
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Obstacles for Foreign Hikers
European hikers face a few obstacles once they decide to hike the Appalachian Trail: getting a visa, using a different metric system, logistics, gear availability and the unknown.
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How to Live After the Long Hike is Over
Postings of hikers perched on monuments, tops of mountains, and trail endings pop up in the on-line hiker magazines and blogs. The season for long distance and thru-hiking in the northern hemisphere is coming to an end. Hikers ask themselves, “what next, how do I live?” Some go back to jobs, others enter school or training, most return to what is called “normal” life. The daily grind of taking care of home, family, self and surviving economically. ...
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What Thru-Hikers Look for in a Hostel
Throughout any hike of considerable length, most hikers look for accommodations with the services they need, but are priced below even the cheapest hotels. While hiking, I frequented several of these hostels and had experiences that were top notch, and experienced others that had the potential to make changes that would attract more business.
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Training: how to make the most of autumn on the bike
Five tips to keep your riding fresh through autumn
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(Mis) Adventures of a Trail Angel in Maine’s Mahoosuc Range
For many northbound through hikers, Maine is like the magical kingdom of their dreams, and that by reaching it, they will somehow be translated into a promised land, flowing with milk and honey. As I was soon to learn, hardly anything could be further from the truth.
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DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline 35 carbon clincher wheelset – review
Redesigned PRC 1400 Spline wheelset proves to be a true high-performance all-rounder
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2017 Presidents Cup Preview
2017 Presidents Cup Preview
What: The Presidents Cup
When: September 26 – October 1, 2017
Location: Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New Jersey
Course Architect Tom Kite and Robert Cupp (Opened 2006)
Par/Yardage: Total: 7,345 Par: 71
Field:
- The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between United States and international venues.
- The United States holds a 9-1-1 advantage in the event, with the lone International Team victory coming in 1998 in Australia.
Future Venues:
- 2019 – Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia)
- 2021 – Quail Hollow Club (Charlotee, North Carolina)
- 2023 – TBD (international venue)
- 2025 – Harding Park Golf Club (San Francisco, California)
U.S. Team:
- The top 10 U.S. players who earned the most official FedExCup points from September 15, 2015, through the 2017 Dell Technologies Championship (Sept. 4); points earned starting with the 2016 BMW Championship were doubled.
- Two Captain’s Selections were made on September 6.
- Captain: Steve Stricker (1st time as Captain)
- Captain’s Assistants: Fred Couples, Jim Furyk, Davis Love III, Tiger Woods
International Team
- The top 10 international players (excluding those eligible for the European Ryder Cup team) from the Official World Golf Ranking through the 2017 Dell Technologies Championship, and two Captain’s Selections made on September 6.
- Captain: Nick Price (3rd time as Captain)
- Captain’s Assistants: Ernie Els, Tony Johnstone, Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Weir
About Liberty National Golf Club
- Liberty National is the fourth golf course in the United States to host the Presidents Cup, joining Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Va., (1994, 1996, 2000, 2005), TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, Calif., (2009) and Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio (2013).
- The Presidents Cup 2017 will take place September 26-October 1.
- One of the world’s most picturesque golf courses, Liberty National is located along the Hudson River in Jersey City, N.J., with striking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Manhattan skyline.
- The golf club fittingly opened on July 4, 2006, and is guided by the vision and leadership of former Reebok Founder/Chairman & CEO Paul Fireman, currently chairman of Fireman Capital Partners, and his son Dan Fireman, managing partner of Fireman Capital Partners.
- Designed by U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite and esteemed golf course mastermind Bob Cupp, Liberty National has been the proud host to the first event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs, THE NORTHERN TRUST, in 2009 and 2013.
Format:
- The Presidents Cup competition consists of 30 matches:
- Thursday – 5 Foursomes matche
- Friday – 5 Four-ball matches
- Saturday morning – 4 Foursomes matches
- Saturday afternoon – 4 Four-ball matches
- Sunday – 12 Singles matches
- Match Play Explanation
Pairings
- Pairings for the first round (Thursday Foursomes) are made at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 27.
- The captain of the defending team (U.S.) will choose who goes first to start the draw, and the captains alternate for the remaining sessions.
- All matches are worth one point each, for a total of 30 points. There are no playoffs, with each side receiving a half point if a match is tied after 18 holes. In a change inspired by the events of the 2003 Presidents Cup, if the match is deadlocked at the end of singles play, the competition will be deemed a tie and the teams will share the Presidents Cup.
Television Times
Thursday, Sept. 28 1-6 p.m. ET GOLF Channel
Friday, Sept. 29 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET GOLF Channel
Saturday, Sept. 30 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET NBC
Sunday, Oct. 1 12-6 p.m. ET NBC
Charitable Distributions:
- Unlike many other events, the players do not receive prize money based on performance.
- Instead, the PGA TOUR pledges to contribute to charities, which are nominated by the players, captains and captains’ assistants from both teams.
PLAYER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS BY YEAR
- 1994 – US $ 750,000
- 1996 – US $ 800,000
- 1998 – US $ 2.9 million
- 2000 – US $ 2.8 million
- 2003 – US $ 2.8 million
- 2005 – US $ 3.5 million
- 2007 – US $ 4.2 million
- 2009 – US $ 4.2 million
- 2011 – US $ 4.5 million
- 2013 – US $ 4.65 million
- 2015 – US $ 6.1 million
US TEAM
| Player | Prior appearances | Record | Start of Season |
| Dustin Johnson | 2011, 2015 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| Jordan Spieth | 2013, 2015 | 5-4-0 | 2 |
| Justin Thomas | 8 | ||
| Rickie Fowler | 2015 | 1-3-0 | 20 |
| Daniel Berger | 7 | ||
| Brooks Koepka | 18 | ||
| Kevin Kisner | 13 | ||
| Patrick Reed | 2015 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| Matt Kuchar | 2011, 2013, 2015 | 4-7-2 | 11 |
| Kevin Chappell | 4 | ||
| Charley Hoffman* | 25 | ||
| Phil Mickelson* | 1994-96-98-00-03-05-07-09-11-13-15 | 23-16-12 | 12 |
*Captain’s Pick
International Team
| Player | Country | Prior appearances | Record | Start of Season |
| Hideki Matsuyama | Japan | 2013, 2015 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| Jason Day | Australia | 2011, 2013, 2015 | 4-8-3 | 1 |
| Adam Scott | Australia | 2003-05-07-09-11-13-15 | 13-17-5 | 2 |
| Louis Oosthuizen | South Africa | 2013, 2015 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| Mark Leishman | Australia | 2013, 2015 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| Charl Schwartzel | South Africa | 2011, 2013, 2015 | 6-7-1 | 6 |
| Branden Grace | South Africa | 2013, 2015 | 5-4-0 | 3 |
| Si Woo Kim | Korea | 12 | ||
| Jhonattan Vegas | Venezuela | 17 | ||
| Adam Hadwin | Canada | 56 | ||
| Emiliano Grillo* | Argentina | 7 | ||
| Anirban Lahiri* | India | 2015 | 0-3-3 | 22 |
| *Captain’s Pick |
Team and Player Notes
There are 10 players making their Presidents Cup debuts in 2017:
- International Team:
- Emiliano Grillo
- Adam Hadwin
- Si Woo Kim
- Jhonattan Vegas
- U.S. Team:
- Daniel Berger
- Kevin Chappell
- Charley Hoffman
- Kevin Kisner
- Brooks Koepka
- Justin Thomas
- The International Team is represented by eight countries, tying the most-ever for an International Team (2000, 2009).
- Among the eight is Venezuela, which will be represented for the first time in Presidents Cup history by Jhonattan Vegas.
- Argentina adds a second name to its list of Presidents Cup participants with 25-year-old Emiliano Grillo, who was selected as a Captain’s Selection after finishing 11th in the International Team standings. Grillo joins four-time Presidents Cup participant Angel Cabrera as the only Argentinians to compete.
- International countries represented over the history of the Presidents Cup: 14 – Argentina, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Fiji, India, Japan, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Venezuela, Zimbabwe.
- Most countries represented by International Team (players only), by year:
- 8: 2000, 2009, 201
- 7: 1998, 2015
- 6: 1994, 1996, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013
- 4: 2011
- Total representation, by country, in the Presidents Cup by International Team members (players only):
- Australia, 50
- South Africa, 34
- Japan, 10
- Fiji, 8
- Zimbabwe, 8
- New Zealand, 7
- Korea, 8
- Canada, 7
- Argentina, 5
- Paraguay, 2
- Colombia, 1
- India, 2
- Thailand, 1
- Venezuela, 1
- Both Presidents Cup teams are the youngest in history.
- The average age of the U.S. Team is 31.8 years old, while the International Team is 30.3 years old.
- The four U.S. Captain’s Assistants (Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Jim Furyk, Fred Couples) have combined for a record of 69-38-10 at the Presidents Cup.
2017 Presidents Cup Captain’s Selections
- U.S. Charley Hoffman – Phil Mickelson
- International Anirban Lahiri – Emiliano Grillo
- Notable Captain’s Selection performances
- David Duval 1996 4-0-0
- Phil Mickelson 2015 3-0-1
- Mike Weir 2007 3-1-1
- U.S. Presidents Cup Captain’s Selections have an overall record of 40-40-14, while the International Team’s Captain’s Selections have compiled a mark of 35-55-5.
South African duo formidable
- The South African duo of Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace will most likely be paired together this week, having compiled a perfect 4-0-0 record in 2015. Here’s a look at their performance in 2015 together:
- Day One Foursomes: defeated Matt Kuchar/Patrick Reed 2&1
- Day Two Four-ball: defeated Dustin Johnson/Jordan Spieth 4&3
- Day Three Foursome: deafeated Patrick Reed and Rickie Fowler 3&2
- Day Three Four-ball: defeated Bubba Watson/J.B. Holmes 1-up
Phil Mickelson with 12th consecutive Presidents Cup appearance
- Phil Mickelson (23-16-12) is the only player on either team to have competed in all 11 previous editions of the Presidents Cup.
- The 2017 Presidents Cup marks his 23rd consecutive team match between the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup dating back to 1994.
- Phil Mickelson has been paired with 15 different players in his Presidents Cup career: Woody Austin, Keegan Bradley, Chris DiMarco, David Duval, Fred Funk, Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, Anthony Kim, Tom Lehman, Justin Leonard, Davis Love III, Hunter Mahan, Sean O’Hair, Corey Pavin and David Toms.
Most matches played:
- 51 Phil Mickelson, U.S. (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013)
- 40 Ernie Els, International (1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013)
- 40 Vijay Singh, International (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009)
- 40 Tiger Woods, U.S. (1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013)
Most matches won:
- 24 Tiger Woods, U.S. (24-15-1)
- 23 Phil Mickelson, U.S. (23-16-12)
- 20 Ernie Els, International (20-18-2)
- 20 Jim Furyk, U.S. (20-10-3)
- 16 Davis Love III, U.S. (16-8-4)
- 16 Vijay Singh, International (16-15-9)
Players to go undefeated at the Presidents Cup (NO HALVES)
- 1994 – Fred Couples 3-0-0
- 1996 – David Duval 4-0-0, Mark O’Meara 5-0-0
- 1998 – Shigeki Maruyama 5-0-0
- 2000 – Stewart Cink 4-0-0, Davis Love III 4-0-0
- 2007 – Scott Verplank 4-0-0
- 2009 – Tiger Woods 5-0-0
- 2011 – Jim Furyk 5-0-0
- 2015 – Branden Grace 5-0-0
Players to go undefeated at the Presidents Cup (INCLUDING HALVES)
- 1994 – Davis Love III 4-0-1
- 1998 – Steve Elkington 3-0-2
- 2000 – Kirk Triplett 3-0-1
- 2005 – Retief Goosen 4-0-1, Chris DiMarco 4-0-1, Jim Furyk 3-0-2, Phil Mickelson 3-0-2
- 2007 – David Toms 4-0-1
- 2009 – Vijay Singh 2-0-3, Phil Mickelson 4-0-1
- 2015 – Louis Oosthuizen 4-0-1, Phil Mickelson 3-0-1, Zach Johnson 3-0-1
Most matches lost in one year:
- 5 Ernie Els, International (2000
- 5 Phil Mickelson, U.S. (2003)
U.S. Team compared to International Team: 2016-17 PGA TOUR Season
| US | International | |
| Starts | 291 | 260 |
| Wins | 17 | 8 |
| Top 5 Finishes | 59 | 29 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 88 | 48 |
U.S. Team Compared To International Team: 2016-17 Majors
| US | International | |
| Playing In All Four | 10 | 11 |
| Made Cut In All Four | 6 | 2 |
| Top 3 Finishes | 5 | 3 |
| Wins | 3 | 0 |
Sixteen of the 24 players competing at the Presidents Cup played the TOUR Championship:
- U.S. Team (11)
- Daniel Berger
- Kevin Chappel
- Rickie Fowler
- Charey Hoffman
- Dustin Johnson
- Kevin Kisner
- Matt Kuchar
- Brooks Koepka
- Patrick Reed
- Jordan Spieth
- Justin Thomas
- International Team (5)
- Jason Day
- Adam Hadwin
- Marc Leishman
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Jhonattan Vegas
Multiple 2017 Winners Playing In 2017 President’s Cup
- Justin Thomas (5)
- Dustin Johnson (4)
- Jordan Spieth (3)
- Hideki Matsuyama (3)
- Marc Leishman (2).
- Johnson (THE NORTHERN TRUST), Thomas (Dell Technologies Championship) and Leishman (BMW Championship) captured the first three FedExCup Playoff events.
2016-17 PGA TOUR Adjusted Scoring Average Leaders
- 1 Jordan Spieth 68.84
- 2 Rickie Fowler 68.91
- 3 Marc Leishman 69.38
- 4 Justin Thomas 69.43
- 5 Hideki Matsuyama 69.48
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The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 15
Bemis Mountain
It was a freezing morning breaking down camp at Unnamed Gap. I was less than thrilled that the dull pain in my right leg that I had been trying to ignore was getting worse. I hobbled along until we took a lunch break at Bemis Mountain Lean-to where we met up with the others.
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Presidents Cup Winners and History
Modeled on the Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup is a biennial competition between US and non-European international players. It was created by—and continues to be run by—the PGA Tour.
The Presidents Cup is a match play event, consisting of a mix of eleven foursome doubles (alternate shot), eleven four ball doubles and twelve singles matches. Each match is worth a single point. A victory consists of at least 17.5 points. Half points are awarded for ties in the foursomes and four balls. Sunday singles matches, on the other hand are played until one player wins outright.
The inaugural Presidents Cup event was held in 1994, with Hale Irwin and David Graham as Captains. Gerald Ford served as Honorary Chairman. The event was initially to be scheduled on even numbered years, alternating with the Ryder Cup. When the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2000 occurred, however, both the Ryder and Presidents Cups were pushed back a year. The Ryder Cup now is even years, and the Presidents Cup in Odd years.
A host of international leaders have served as honorary chairmen since Gerald Ford: President George H. W. Bush, then-Australian Prime Minister John Howard, then-President Bill Clinton, the former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, George W. Bush and the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.
A list of the President’s Cup Winners, their margin of victories and team captains follow:
| Year | Venue | Winner | Score | Captain US | Captain International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, Incheon South Korea | US | 15.5 – 14.5 | Jay Haas | Nick Price |
| 2013 | Muirfield Village, Ohio | US | 18.5 – 15.5 | Fred Couples | Nick Price |
| 2011 | Royal Melbourne | US | 19-15 | Fred Couples | Greg Norman |
| 2009 | Harding Park | US | 19.5 – 14.5 | Fred Couples | Greg Norman |
| 2007 | Royal Montreal | US | 19.5 – 14.5 | Jack Nicklaus | Gary Player |
| 2005 | Robert Trent Jones GC (Gainesville VA) |
US | 18.5 – 15.5 | Jack Nicklaus | Gary Player |
| 2003 | Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate (South Africa) |
Tie | 17 – 17 | Jack Nicklaus | Gary Player |
| 2000 | Robert Trent Jones GC (Gainesville VA) |
US | 21.5 – 10.5 | Ken Venturi | Peter Thompson |
| 1998 | Royal Melbourne | INT | 20.5 – 11.5 | Jack Nicklaus | Peter Thompson |
| 1996 | Robert Trent Jones GC (Gainesville VA) |
US | 16.5 – 15.5 | Arnold Palmer | Peter Thompson |
| 1994 | Robert Trent Jones GC (Gainesville VA) |
US | 20 – 12 | Hale Irwin | David Graham |
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Cycle Show highlights: new bikes from Boardman, Condor, Kinesis, Whyte, Bianchi, Van Nicholas, Canyon, Cube, Cannondale & KTM
Whether you're into road, cyclo-cross or gravel, there was something for everyone at the Cycle Show
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An Inquiry Into Odor
Why do I smell so bad?
This is not a rhetorical question, pondering my spiritual stench as I hike by my lonesome. I literally wake up in my celibacy tent (No joke: I switched to my old one-woman tent and there’s not even enough space to move an arm from side to side!) and fly to open the rain fly because it smells a little like death inside. All I did was doze. My brand new sleeping bag (which I purchased on my phone in a frozen frenzy at the top of Glastenbury Mountain and now am truly regretting, ...
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WorldTour Wrap: red carpets, goats, TV glitches… and in the end, Sagan wins
An alternative look at the UCI Road World Championships
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JPX 900 Tour Irons
Mizuno 900 Tour Irons
Features:
- Tour Proven sole design is the thinnest in JPX history
- Grain flow forged from a single billet of 1025E pure select mild carbon steel for incredible feel and distance control
- A low toe height, compact face gauge and narrow, tapered sole deliver the potential for crisp ball striking, left/right shot workability and trajectory control
- Straighter lines and more mass low produce a more forgiving iron in a more compact head size
- Dynamic gold AMT S300 shaft
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Monday, September 25, 2017
It Starts With Water
Introduction
My name is Sydnee. When I was fifteen years old, I told my mom that on my sixteenth birthday, I would set out on a hike out west. I’d trust strangers, get rides, raise money for odd jobs, and eventually make it to my aunt’s house in Canyon, Texas. There, I would couch-hop further and further west until I reached the coast. This should have terrified a mother, but mine laughed at me. I remember tearing up, ...
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Why I decided to flip with 200 miles to go…
I’ve wanted to flip since Virginia.
I started this hike with the intention of going northbound the whole way. I began April 11, but noticed by the end of my first 300 miles that my comfortable pace was slower than most and I love a solid mid-day break. I’ve been concerned since the beginning of not finishing “in time,” as I’ve written about in previous posts. Flipping was appealing to me because it took away the feeling of rushing towards the finish, ...
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Vlog – Maine is a brutal, beautiful Temptress
Holy Crap, Maine.
I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised. There are plenty of blogs and articles online that warn of the tough terrain in the southern section of the Trail in Maine. But it’s hard to suppress a feeling of Triumph coming out of The Whites. All those big climbs and epic views and crazy shenanigans and now you’re through it.
You’re in Maine. Suddenly there’s an end to this whole thing, and it’s in sight. ...
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New Jersey to Maine: Holy S*** I’m Done
I know I should apologize again for being the worst blogger on this site. It felt like the last half of the trail blew by. When I did have good service and access to computers, I was unfortunately spending my time applying to jobs and working out graduate school applications. You know, adult stuff. That’s right, I still had to adult on the trail, and I only had the span time it took to do a load of my disgusting, ...
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2018 PCT Permits: Registration Opens November 1st
For the 2018 season 35 permits will become available at 10:30AM PT on November 1st, 2017 with the remaining 15 permits becoming available at 10:30AM PT on January 17, 2017.
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Glorious 2017 PCT Before-and-After Photos
Yes, we know the real transformation is what happens inside the soul of a thru-hiker, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love to see what 2,000 miles of hiking looks like. From fresh gear and nervous excitement at one end, to the glorious finish photos, here are our favorite 2017 PCT before-and-after thru-hiker photos.
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UCI Road World Championships 2017: men’s road race – photo gallery
Peter Sagan wins record-breaking third consecutive rainbow jersey
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Under Armour Storm Sweaterfleece Jacket
Under Armour Storm Sweaterfleece Jacket
Features:
- UA Storm technology repels water without sacrificing breathability
- Lightweight Heathered fleece with a soft, warm, brushed inner layer
- Ribbed sides for greater mobility
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Peter Sagan admits he thought chance of third world title was gone before claiming victory
Slovakian outsprints Alexander Kristoff in Bergen to bag historic victory
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Six months, one case of a “tick borne illness,” plenty of scars and bruises & I’m still truckin’ along!
Shortly after I posted last, I was in Vermont in a bubble of hikers that really started to put a damper on my own hike. It seemed like everyone I talked to just couldn’t wait to get to the finish line. They were sick of walking. Sick of the rain & the mud. They all seemed ready to go back to their normal every day lives.
Their negativity about the trail seeped into my own thoughts. ...
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Crawford Notch to Rangley Scorecard
I survived some extremely close encounters with southern Maine.
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Doctor Doctor give me the NEWS
20 Sep 2017
It’s been 5+ weeks since I came off of the AT. At first, I thought my knee, feet and leg pains would eventually subside, but they haven’t. The feet are still numb, especially the left big toe. The knees still are painful, especially going up and down stairs.
Dr Visits
After a few weeks of rest, I made the necessary doctor appointments to find out what’s really going on. From the knee xrays, ...
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Week 24 – Pearisburg to Atkins, VA
I’m still trying to make my way out of Virginia, however Mother Nature has more in store for me. We’ll continue to walk through challenging weather conditions and I’ll hit my lowest, most difficult, point on the trail yet. Will I make it through theses challenges? . . .
Day 161 (9:15am – 5:45pm, 16.4 miles, 50 degrees)
We woke once more from our comfortable beds and joined everyone for the communal breakfast. After joining hands and sharing what we were thankful for, ...
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Super Dave and the air mattress mistake
I was shaken down again in Mt. Laguna by Keith, who drew another, larger, similarly interested crowd.
Everyone was hot and putting off leaving, so a shakedown was welcome change. Keith saw me walking up, and we both looked forward to me getting taken advantage of – in fact it was one of my bucket list items for this hike: buy something against my will at Super Dave’s. He had me right off the bat. He had put a beautiful green SixMoon Designs tent out in front, ...
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2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Registration Now Open
Attention all aspiring 2018 thru-hikers—the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC’s) form is now open to register your start date and location for next year’s thru-hike.
Registration is entirely voluntary, but helps both future thru-hikers and the ATC track the busiest start dates and locations.
With the AT increasingly in popularity every year, the ATC has been hard at work looking for opportunities to maintain the trail as sustainably as possible while encouraging use. Voluntary registration and promoting nontraditional hikes are some actions already put in place. ...
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Friday, September 22, 2017
Basalt by Pennyfarthing Development Group at QE Park
The Cambie Collection by Pennyfarthing Homes continues its legacy on Vancouver’s West Side with Basalt, with 51 contemporary residences, located on 35th Avenue and Cambie Street right by Queen Elizabeth Park. Marked by refinement, this fourth chapter of the Cambie Story exemplifies Pennyfarthing’s continued commitment to design excellence and quality craftsmanship. Basalt is at the center of Vancouver and will flourish with the dividends provided by the amenities that the Cambie corridor provides.
Defined by a modernist exterior, these one to three bedroom homes are set within a premier parkside location. The interiors focus on uniting style with functionality, resulting in bright, open floor plans that highlight panoramic views of Q.E. Park and Vancover’s city skyline.
Since 1980, Pennyfarthing Homes focuses on 3 pillars: integrity, reliability and professionalism. They have swiftly fulfilled the home ownership dreams of nearly 3,000 home buyers throughout the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and California. Following on Bennington House, Grayson, and Hawthorne, this is Pennyfarthing’s fourth Cambie Corridor development.
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Elenore on Fifth by Chard in Mount Pleasant
Exquisitely located on the slopes of Mount Pleasant, Elenore is a boutique collection of 58 modern one, two and three bedroom homes on Fifth and Main. Perfectly situated among the talked-about restaurants, cool galleries, buzz-worthy cafes, curated shops and within walking distance of the Olympic Village, Elenore offers sophisticated living in one of the city’s most dynamic and neighbourhoods.
Townhomes will have a private ground floor patio, while seven second level units will include private decks. There will also be private roof terraces.
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Terraces at the Peak at SFU by Intergulf
In the heart of Metro Vancouver, in UniverCity’s established West Highlands neighbourhood, Terraces at The Peak is well-connected to Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam. Walk or bike the 28 kilometers of trails on Burnaby Mountain, nearby shopping, schools, community centers, and restaurants. This 13-storey concrete structure will have 117 homes from studios to 3-bedroom condos and townhomes. Locate at the top of Burnaby Mountain, residences will have spectacular views of the lower mainland.
The collection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom condos and townhomes exemplify Intergulf’s commitment to intelligent design. Every facet of the homes is meticulously configured to emphasize space, light, and functionality. An open-concept layout in conjunction with expansive windows invite natural light to flow generously throughout the home, and illustrate the dramatic views stretching across the horizon. A limited selection of homes feature lock-off suites to provide you with flexibility or secondary income.
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The Most Magical Place on the AT
After completing a flip-flop through-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2016, I can confirm that much of the trail is indeed a “green tunnel” and somewhat lacking in epic views. From Virginia until Vermont, it’s common for long distance hikers to become bored and frustrated by the plethora of rocks and roots and trees and infrequent viewpoints.
That is, however, until you reach the most incredible spot (in my opinion) on the entire Appalachian Trail: Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains. ...
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The Horror of the Whites
I’m stumbling over the slick wet rocks, wind a constant pressure. I’m soaked through and dripping from the stinging rain. The thick mist obscures my view, only dimly allowing me to see 20 or 30 feet ahead of me. A vague shadow creeps into my view, a cyclopean object that I realize is an entire mountaintop that’s silently prowled up to me. My toes and fingers have gone numb, and I can only beg silently for the day to end. ...
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Rainbows and butterflies or blisters and bears?
Learning to accept my 2018 thru hike attempt isn't going to be just rainbows and butterflies. There's a tough road ahead. Will I be able to handle it mentally and physically?
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NorCal’s Grand Entrance: PCT Part 6
For the last three weeks, I’ve been walking the crest of Northern California. It has been a stunning time, and the trail has been oh so good to me. I’m now in South Lake Tahoe, at the amazing Mellow Mountain Hostel, but let’s take a look at how I got here, shall we?
The End of Oregon
After my wonderful night at Callahan’s and a morning spent in the haze of AYCE pancakes (a dangerous phrase to be slinging around hikers…), ...
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Essential guide to road cycling hand signals and calls
Signals and calls to stay safe when riding in a group
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24 things we wish we knew when we started cycling
If only we'd have known all this in the beginning...
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Perfect Fit : A Look at Design and Marketing of Women’s Pack
A look at the marketing and design of some women's hiking backpacks. This is a story about whether hiking bag's designed for women actually work for them or it is just a marketing campaign. There are interviews with Osprey and Gregory to get more information on the subject.
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Lapierre Aircode SL 900 Ultimate – first look
Lapierre’s new Aircode race machine lands in the RCUK offices with all the bells and whistles
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Is Vittoria’s new Corsa Control tyre the perfect winter road rubber?
Italian firm's latest tyre gains new tread pattern for improved grip and durability
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Mason Cycles Definition updated with thru-axles and revised geometry, Bokeh Ti adventure bike launched
Sussex-based brand's aluminium road bike and all-new titanium adventure bike star at Cycle Show
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The Golfing Dead Card Game
Ridiculous Golf Item of The Week
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Reflections on a Trail well Traveled
As promised, reflections from our time spent on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Post AT Thru Hike Gear list
What one AT thru hiker carried between 3/26-9/5.
Initial AT Gear Load video link below.
Video
(60L(33#) Amicalola Falls)
I went through so much gear for many reasons a post hike pack load video would have been very time consuming so I wrote down all the gear I used.
Seasonal AT Gear Strategy
For an AT thru hike the best strategy for weight savings is to swap out gear for the middle section of the trail and then get back a few cold weather items as a hiker heads into the White mountains of New Hampshire. ...
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A Review of My Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo Tent
In my attempt to lighten my pack and gain some much needed head room, I decided to sell my MSR Carbon Reflex 2 and get the Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo Tent instead.
My MSR
My MSR Carbon Reflex 2 was a great tent. It’s definitely a good option for thru-hiking if you’re looking for a light (2.2lbs) 2-person, 3-season tent, especially if you’re hiking solo.
The things I liked:
lots of room for one person and gear
lots of room in the vestibule
easy to set up
packs up small
incredibly light for a 2-person tent
The things I didn’t like:
it lacked decent headroom, ...
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UCI Road World Championships – preview: elite road race
Peter Sagan bids for historic third consecutive win, while Dutch bid to continue successful Bergen 2017
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David Lappartient beats Brian Cookson in UCI presidential election
Frenchman beats Brit by 37 votes to eight
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Tour de Yorkshire expands with additional days for 2018 races
Men's race now four days, while women's expands to two
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Antigua Full Zip Golf Jacket
The Angigua full zip golf jacket features:
- 100% polyester
- Interlock face with bonded brushed back
- Water resistant long sleeve full zip jacket with dyed to match taping detail at collar, shoulder, sleeve, and hand pocket flap
- Zip hand pockets and open cuff and bottom hem Embossed logo at back neck
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
AMC and My Experience in The Whites
A New Kind of Beautiful Trail
The Whites have shown me something I could never imagine among its many mountains. No longer are the wooded tunnels of the south, the Whites take a steep, rocky summit and intensify the natural wonders through fall colors and staggering rock formations. Alpine bogs litter the trail and a growing number of strenuous summit climbs reward and astound each passing day. Miles are lessened by the intensity of lifting a fifty lbs pack into rock crevices and over long slabs of slippery stone. ...
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dhb aims to ‘shake up’ shoe market with new range from £70 to £120
British brand's first footwear range in five years includes £120 shoe with full carbon sole and Atop dial closure
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Tom Dumoulin wins world time trial gold as Chris Froome finishes third
Dutchman claims first rainbow jersey with comprehensive victory in Bergen
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Improved cable routing, carbon fibre bottom bracket and a new handlebar for LOOK’s 795 aero bikes
Improved cable routing, carbon fibre bottom bracket and a new handlebar for LOOK's 795 aero bikes
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The One Day Through-Hike: The Wildwood Trail
About the Trail
If you’ve ever visited Portland Oregon, you’ve probably noticed that there are miles of undeveloped hillside along the Willamette River, just north of the city. That awesome ridge is Forest Park, a giant urban forest (5,157 acres, to be exact). There are over 80 miles of trails in Forest Park, but the longest trail in Forest Park is the Wildwood Trail. It is a National Recreation Trail with a total length of 30.2 miles. ...
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