Although essentially under the same corporate sponsorship since its inception in 2003, the Wells Fargo ... Read more.
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Feathered Friends Petrel UL 10 Women’s Sleeping Bag
Basic Specs (Size Medium)
MSRP: $539
Weight: 33 ounces
Temperature Rating: 10 degrees
Fill: 950+ goose down
Fill Weight: 21.3 ounces
Shell Material: Pertex® Endurance UL 10-denier water-resistant/breathable fabric
Overview
The Petrel UL 10 is Feathered Friends’ warmest women-specific sleeping bag, built with extra fill in the chest and footbox based on regions with need for additional warmth. Incredibly lofty and lightweight, the bag packs down small and expands for maximum warmth-to-weight and comfort. ...
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Since podcasts first appeared on the smartphone scene in 2004, they’ve filled a niche for listeners who want to laugh, be inspired, educated, or all of the above. For long-distance hikers, podcasts can be a serious blessing. Not only can listening to an episode (or five) help the miles fly by, podcasts are arguably more educational and/or entertaining than zoning out to the same playlist for hundreds of miles.
This season, we’ve gathered the best podcasts for thru-hikers as they plow through the miles. ...
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Bombtech Wedges An up-and-coming company known mostly for its drivers, Bombtech also has ... Read more.
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You go into thru hike with a lot of expectations. What the landscape will be like. How you’ll feel. The people you will meet. I left Franklin in high spirits (thanks again First Baptist Church for the pancakes!) and pleased to have some warm weather. After camping at a shelter with actual lawn (Siler Bald Shelter), Bear Box and I were treated to a spectacular view at Siler Bald. Finally! A view I can see. It was beautiful in the morning light and the day was promising to be warm. ...
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Here is my final pack list for the CDT. I might have to add some winter gear for the San Juans and I might get rid of some pieces if I see fit. My base weight is 9.5 pounds. I was able to reduce my pack weight 3 pounds since the PCT. I have my gear list published in my blog as well, but here I go a little more in-depth about the gear and the details of each. ...
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Who asked that? Well, nobody. Yet I feel it necessary to make my obligatory “Gear List” post before we start hiking tomorrow. I’ve categorized the gear and given the weights for each category. A little explanation has been provided for those items and categories that I feel deserve a little explanation.
My base weight comes out to 12.5 lbs which I am pretty pleased with. This includes everything listed below, without calculating in food and water weight. ...
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As our spirits rise and our injuries subside (for now), we find ourselves 80 more miles farther on trail and setting our sights on McDonald's at Cajon Pass.
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Well well well… my brother and I have finally made it to Lordsburg, New Mexico. I thought I was due for a little update. Tomorrow morning we are catching the CDTC shuttle to the southern terminus of the trail. Today is a day for relaxing and prepping for the first section of trail.
Fast times on the road
I am looking forward to getting on to the trail and slowing down life a little bit. The past two weeks have been an absolute non-stop binge of travel, ...
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elcome back for another trail update!
Day 22: Abingdon Gap Shelter to Damascus, VA – 10.2mi
After trudging 32 miles yesterday, I was so beat that I could barely stay awake long enough to finish my dinner. The shelter was full, but it was a nice night so I didn’t mind being outside and exposed. In fact, it ended up being the first night that I slept without my down jacket on – imagine that!
I decided to sleep in a little bit and didn’t get on the trail until 8am after cooking breakfast and packing up. ...
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When you decide to hike a long trail, you are largely advocating for yourself.
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My husband and I have amassed quite a bit of gear over two thru-hikes. Still, for the CDT we knew we’d have to purchase some new big ticket items, mostly in the name of warmth. New down jackets, a new sleeping quilt, new rain shells, plus some new and slightly smaller packs. In the end we have a compact and lightweight setup, even with quite a few luxury items. Check out all the gear we’ll be carrying with us over the next five months as we walk along the divide. ...
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Upon entering the Sierra in 2017, I was greeted with snow. Snow that made every peak look more dramatic and all the valleys beautiful. Snow that made me learn to diligently shield myself from the sun and made me hate sun cups. Sun cups are little pockets in the snow caused by melt. They are incredibly hard to walk on because you either have to step down into them expending extra energy with each step or balance on the ridges between them and risk slipping, ...
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If you were hoping for views, switchback mountain climbs, and nice outdoor camping nights, do not hike the AT. I’m amazed by the number of people who didn’t expect snow or freezing temps in Georgia let alone most of the first few hundred miles. Have you not heard of Google? I planned, prepped and trained for this thru hike and still find the AT always leaving me question my choices. I’m 500 miles in, almost 25% complete and I don’t see it getting easier. ...
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Day 29 (7.5 miles) Laurel Falls campsite to Boots Off Hostel, Hampton, TN
Laurel Falls campsite was wonderful, sleeping peacefully by a quiet river. Three guys about my age were camped nearby, I called them the Charlotte Mountain Men. They’re section hiking but I don’t recall how far they said that they were going.
The day was a Nero (near zero) for me, several miles uphill then several miles downhill and chill at the hostel the rest of the day. ...
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We arrive at our decisions to thru-hike in all sorts of ways. Some of us get there in a more roundabout manner than others.
When I decided in 2015 to try an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I owned cocktail napkins on which a fifties housewife declared “I love not camping.
Something Ventured
Then in August 2014 I tried glamping. With promises of grilled meats, board games, and craft beer, my boyfriend, Inti, talked me into it. One night. ...
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‘The mountains will always be there’
You hear this phrase tumble over the lips of fellow hikers when admitting defeat. And nobody likes to say it, but we all fail to make the summit eventually…
This past winter was especially tough in New England. There was a stretch of extremely cold weather, followed by torrential rain, and finally a warm snap that left the trails a wreck. Although this was only my second winter hiking, my suspicions that this was a particularly difficult winter were confirmed. ...
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One day out of Nantahala, we reach Locust Cove Gap, where we set camp and prepare for imminent rain. Other thru-hikers stopped at the N.O.C. for an hour or two, then left to avoid the weather system creeping towards us. Lauren and I were more apt to enjoy the sun on a zero as planned, soak our legs in the river, then push out, regardless of weather.
As we’ve heard Ms. Janet (and others quoting her) say, ...
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It is Saturday and we are leaving late. We have waited at Nantahala Outdoor Center to pick up a package for a friend who already left and the mail has yet to arrive. Howard, a Nantahala employee, said it gets in sometime after ten and assures us no later than eleven.
In the meantime, we wait around the outfitters where several vendors have set up tents and are giving away free things: branded buffs, chapstick, energy bars, ...
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Golf Cheese Spreaders Ridiculous Golf Item Of The Week
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Check out my first video from the trail! It is a short 10 minutes where I talk about my ‘hikes and history’ concept, some of the crazy April weather we are having, and the great benefits of low-mileage days in the early going. Link: ...
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“Duct tape on his shoes, sleeping on the ground and eating out of pouches. This is my son living his dream.” That is a quote from OneFoot’s mom. She gets it. She knows how happy and fulfilled he is out there, duct tape and all.
Slow down!
That’s the advice from Sam Ducharme, aka Sam I Am, AT thru-hiker class of 2015. Coming from the same vocational background, OneFoot and Sam I Am know the value of a long walk in the woods. ...
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April 10th was the last day of classes at Mount Allison University in a small New Brunswick town called Sackville, my mind was in two places at once, I needed to finish school before I could hike. I had purposefully chosen courses which didn’t have exams so that my girlfriend (Ashley) and I could hit the trail as soon as possible. In this past year I have been fortunate enough to have a professor who understood the value in something like doing the Appalachian Trail. ...
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“Oh, you’re going the Opposite Way!”
I can’t tell you how much this phrase began to grate on my nerves over the 2650 mile trip from Canada to Mexico. Not because it was meant to ridicule or condescend. People just don’t seem to know that a Southbound (SOBO) hike of the PCT can be done. It’s a relatively small group of us, true, but the PCT has a strong history of SOBO hikers, and there are many advantages to choosing this itinerary. ...
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I’m behind with blogging. This blog will cover my time from the end of the Smokies to entering Damascus. In reality, I left Damascus over a week ago. I’ll catch up soon, hopefully.
From the Smokies to Hot Springs
Right as we left the Smokies, the weather was beautiful and everything was lovely. It’s sort of annoying to spend and entire day going downhill (leaving the Smokies) only to then spend the next day going uphill, ...
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Our adventure started on a high note- pizza in Atlanta the night before starting the hike. As of 4/3, hopes were high and morale was even higher. Not a full hour passed into hiking on 4/4 up Springer Mountain that I realized I’d overpacked. I could feel the hip bruises forming and with them, morale plummeting. “It’s the first day,” I told myself, it wouldn’t be easy from the start, but I had yet to fully convince myself that this was going to be more of a mental game than I imagined. ...
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In 2017, the Trek's Maggie Slepian wrote a memorable piece entitled, "Age is Just a Number..." , about an 82 year old nobo thru hiker, Greybeard, who set the record for the oldest person to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. Well, if age IS just a number, Victor "Pappy" Kubilius has just raised that number.
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One thing the Appalachian Trail hasn’t changed for me is my stubborn inability to grasp certain fundamental concepts. For instance – “Change Management”. The notion of perpetual control over unpredictability – in other words the stuff that makes life worth living – has become a cottage industry in human resource circles.
The basic question I have is ‘why?’. One month into trail life and there is one thing of which I am certain – no matter how much you have planned and organized, ...
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Although it now is lost to time, in its brief existence, The Aviation Country Club ... Read more.
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Mountaineers Cap Big 12 Championship TULSA Okla. (April 25, 2018) – Freshman Mark Goetz shot ... Read more.
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I could give you a rundown of mileage and gear selection, but I’d much rather tell you about my actual adventures.
Really, I think my adventures really began in earnest at Neel’s Gap. My friend Jams (christened by me!) would tell you they began there because that was the first time I met him, he would be wrong. No, my adventures began there because I finally began taking the time to interact with the hikers around me and experience that amazing thing known as camadery. ...
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Titleist AVX Golf Balls Titleist’s latest is the AXV, a super premium ball that ... Read more.
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Meridian by Townline in the centre of Burquitlam, an upcoming luxurious 32-storey residential high-rise tower compromised of 198 carefully crafted intelligently designed 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes, along with a limited collection of only a few exclusive two-level 3-bedroom townhomes. Conveniently located at Cottonwood Avenue and Clarke Road; in the centre of Burquitlam’s burgeoning community, adjacent to the Evergreen SkyTrain line and just steps from a plethora of urban amenities.
Opening 2018
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As of April 24, 2018 Matthew Ryen (trail name: Nope) has been reported as a missing hiker to NM Police and SARs.
His last known location was on April 10th 2018, 138.2 miles south of Colorado State line, just North of Cuba NM (CDT mile 789.5, elevation 10,387.0) If you see him please notify Lisa or Kyle R immediately.
If you come across any of his gear (listed below) please do not touch it. Note the coordinates, ...
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The outdoor community has always had a way of attracting utopian dreamers, and the tradition of trail magic is perhaps the ultimate embodiment of the experience of the Appalachian Trail. Each year, the trail community is comprised of thousands of hikers, but it also includes nearly as many folks on the periphery of the trail who dedicate their time helping those hikers achieve their dreams. These non-hikers, sometimes called trail angels, bestow trail magic—random acts of kindness that carry no expectation of repayment—with the hope that one day the recipient will pay it forward. ...
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National Golf Day Celebrates Golf’s Economic Impact The golf economy totals $191.9 billion in annual ... Read more.
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Odyssey White Hot RX Super Stroke Flatso #7 Putter The Odyssey White Hot RX ... Read more.
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From having never backpacked in my life to Springer Mountain, this is the story of how I decided, planned, and hit the Appalachian Trail in two months.
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WVU Golf’s Sharpstene Fourth After 54 Holes At Big 12s TULSA Okla. (April 24, 2018) ... Read more.
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Canada Goose Attacks High School Student The Golf Blogger long has maintained that Canada Geese ... Read more.
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Getting back on trail after time in town is always a little difficult. However, this instance was different because it came with the knowledge of crossing my first state line. And let me tell you, it felt good. It felt amazing. It felt like I was going places. I was out of Georgia and on my way to Maine.
And then I had a cold, windy, misty night camping at Bly Gap and remembered I still have 13 states and over 2000 miles to go. ...
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The Volvo China Open is part of the OneAsia Tour, and has been co-sanctioned by ... Read more.
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I camped at Doll Flats at the edge of the Roan Highlands, looking across the meadow on the side of North Carolina. 2 states down in a hike of 14. I had no idea that the next 70 some odd miles were going to throw at me some surprises.
Waterfalls and Creek Baths
There is an abundance of water in the Tennessee section. Jones Falls on a short Blue blaze was a spectacular sight. I learned that the Jones Branch empties into the Elk River with trail access just north of the falls. ...
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If you're planning a thru-hike, about to thru-hike or just plain curious, this is a must-read piece about hiking in the United States as a foreigner and how to prepare for the unexpected.
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The Daily
Day 18- 0 mile day in Hot Springs
Day 19- 14.3 mile day to Allen Gap
Day 20- 11.7 mile day to Jerry Cabin Shelter
Day 21- 21.6 mile day to Low Gap
Day 22- 20.9 mile day to Erwin via River Road
Day 23- 12.7 mile day to USFS 230
Day 24- 22.2 mile day to Ash Gap
Day 25- 19.2 mile day to Roan Mountain
Day 26- 0 day at Mountain Harbor Hiker Hostel
The Grind
Welcome back to the exciting life of Batman & Robin trail side! ...
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So what exactly is a trail name? Well basically it’s just a fun name that you go by while you are hiking on the trail. Normally it comes from a special event that happened to you while on the trail, or is an representation of a small part of your personality.
There are a lot of different opinions on trail names. Some people don’t like them, some people say you can’t name yourself, some people can hike a thousand miles with someone and never actually know their real name. ...
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I start hiking in less than a week, so I’ve been figuring out my final gear set up and logistics. I thought I’d do a gear list for the folks who have shown interest so far and as a way to document how my setup changes over the course of my hike.
As is stands, my base weight (pack weight without food or water) is around 12-13 pounds. I’ve tried to keep the weight down to reduce the impact on my body while maximizing my chances of being relatively comfortable and safe. ...
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Detroit PGA TOUR Event Is Likely In 2019 By all accounts, the PGA TOUR is ... Read more.
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Callaway Superhot Bold Matte Golf Balls Callaway’s entry into the hot (if you will forgive ... Read more.
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This winter was one of those times where you blink your eyes and spring has sprung already. Everyday was filled with work, whether I was chasing tiny humans around on skis, running around the Patagonia Outlet in Freeport, Maine, or reviewing audio for the coxswains at the University of Southern California. The only time I seemed to find for myself was at dawn, with my skis strapped to my back and the tunes flowing in a quest for first tracks. ...
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As I sit in the Wildwood Grill and Lounge waiting for my personal-size veggie pizza to come out so I can take it back to my room at the Fontana Village Lodge where I can eat it with the patio door propped open so I can hear the raindrops, I reflect on the topic of the day – hiking in the wet.
But first let me back up and consider what I have learned over the past 30 days, ...
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Maverick by Then Shier is a new five-storey condo development located in Surrey. This project will offer 125 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom condos unite along with outstanding exclusive amenity space. Get access to Metro Vancouver’s most affordable homes. Maverick is coming soon to the new entertainment district.
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The idea of thru-hiking the AT started with the book “AWOL on the Appalachian Trail” After reading the book and deciding to do it, IKEA then lead me to my trek and let me go!
It started in tornado alley with a young customer. Tornado alley is a hall way in IKEA that customers and coworkers go to during a tornado warning. He had a Rocky Mtn state park tee shirt on so I asked him if he had been there and he replied that he got the shirt when he thru- hiked the AT. ...
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Ward by Vicini Homes development is a new 3-bedroom townhomes development located in the lovely residential Norquay neighborhood, just steps away from 29th Ave Skytrain Station, and surrounded by parks, bikeways, and great schools. This project will offer 16 unite, sizes range from 950 – 1,070 SF. With kitchens designed for real life & entertaining, you’ll love the sleek European-inspired cabinetry, full-size stainless steel appliances including gas range, and breakfast bar.
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My first week on the trail was a whirlwind and mentally tougher than I ever could have imagined. Miles and I took an unplanned zero in Warner Springs to recharge physically and mentally. Miles was dealing with a shin splint and I was having posterior tibial tendon pain in both of my feet. I did not want to admit defeat so early on, but the days between Julian and Warner Springs were incredibly difficult.
I cried when no one else was around (many times) and tried to hide my physical pain. ...
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Weeks ago, when I realized my little monthly visitor would be accompanying me during the first week of my thruhike I had a little tantrum. I even considered postponing my departure date. Actually, the only thing that stopped me from skootching it back a week was this imaginary dialogue:
Dude friend: “So, why did you decide to leave a week later?”
Me: “I, uh, well, the weather looks cold.”
Dude friend: “No it doesn’t. I checked this morning.”
Me: “Oh, ...
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Zurich Classic Winners and History In 2017, the Zurich Classic has adopted a new playing ... Read more.
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Callaway Chrome Soft 2018 For 2018, Callaway has a new version of their soccer-ball ... Read more.
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A Slow Restart
Tim dropped us back at Sandy Seep, and we continued on the Equestrian Bypass out of Flagstaff. Walnut Canyon was a scenic but short-lived start to the day. Later, on a dull, exposed section of trail within earshot of a busy Interstate and train line, the trail tested my faith again. With the thrill of the Grand Canyon wearing off, I wasn’t sure I could do another 600 miles of flat, drab landscapes. ...
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WVU Set for Big 12 Golf Championship TULSA Okla. (April 22, 2018) – The West ... Read more.
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Well I did it. I officially made it to my 1 month trail-iversary! Before embarking on this journey I told myself that I would hike for a month no matter what my experience was and then, if it was not what I desired, I could come off trail. I can thankfully say I have absolutely loved hiking the Appalachian Trail so far and I have no intentions of coming off until I summit Mt. Katahdin in Maine. ...
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Sorry GA, NC & TN, it's not you it's me.....
Time heals all wounds.........then the wind, rain and snow breaks them open again. But, the weather cannot stop this beast of a thru-hiker from her 20-27 mile days!
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The title says it all. It is time for the ever anticipated post where I gloat over my far lighter and superior gear choices and make you question every piece of equipment you’ve purchased for your current and/or future thru hikes. And yes, in case you were wondering, I did go with a blue theme this time around. It’s my favorite color and it brings out my eyes damnit!! So let’s get to it!
Gear
Quite a bit has changed since hiking the AT. ...
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The Trek Editor’s Note
Welcome to our sixth Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis. In case you missed it, we’re taking hikers’ questions and passing them off to the trail legend for her wisdom and analysis.
JPD has solo thru-hiked the AT and PCT, set the self-supported FKT on the Long Trail, and the supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail. Her AT FKT landed her the honor as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year. But the real reason we love JPD and ask for her input? ...
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Damascus, not what you might think.
I was so happy to finally reach Damascus until I actually got to Damascus. Every one had said it was a small town, I come from a small town so that’s fine with me. However when I got there what I found was a lot of closed storefronts. And not a lot In the way of a place to eat. Pizza and a local diner were the only choices.
I made due just fine however and even enjoyed some coffee and conversation with some of the local business owners. ...
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In Update #8, see my next few days on the Appalachian Trail including miles 109.2-135.7.
Donate to my cause here: https://ift.tt/2HKwo5o ...
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Good morning Hiker Trash! I pray that wherever you are today you’re having safe and happy trails.
It took a broken shoulder with shredded tendons and a torn muscle to get me off the trail last year. When I left New York to head back to Oklahoma to see exactly what the damage was from my falls, yeah fell off the same mountain, Mt. Arden just before the lemon squeezer, twice. I thought, ok I know it’s had been dislocated and I had put it back in place myself, ...
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Avani Centre by Avani Investment Group in Surrey is a new mixed-use condo development located in the heart of Surrey Centre. Avani Centre offers 181 exclusive residences in combination with a hotel by Hilton, allowing for luxury experiences. The Residences at Avani Centre begin on the 8th floor, ensuring that these homes rise above the Medical District and overlooks the core of the city’s University District to the north.The architecturally unique residential tower rises atop a 5-storey hotel, and is close to Surrey Memorial Hospital, Holland Park, Central City Shopping Centre, the SFU campus, King George SkyTrain station, and a future shopping and entertainment complex.
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Holland Row by PC Urban in North Vancouver is a new 3-storey woodframe rowhomes development located in the new community of Lions Gate Village. This project will offer 23 3- and 4- bedrooms townhouses. Holland Row will offer residents some of the best the North Shore has to offer in urban living amongst nature. Overlooking the Capilano River, the rowhomes boast private back yard, secured parking garages with direct access into your home, premium appliances, refined interiors and sophisticated architecture. All within walking distance of restaurants on Marine Drive, shopping at Park Royal, a new Community Centre being built on Fullerton, the nature trails of West Vancouver and local skiing at Grouse Mountain.
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Despite it being the same trail, the first 110 miles ended up being totally different. Part of that was by design because I specifically took different routes doing some off trail blue blazing and intentionally camping in different places.
Day Zero was of course wonderful and frantic at the same time, with everyone gathering at Scout and Frodo’s for their wisdom, food and camaraderie. At 5 in the morning on the next day it actually started to get real. ...
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“The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try their effect on our humanity. Only daring and insolent men, perchance, go there.” -Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods
Keeping Thoreau’s words at the top of my thoughts, I try to tread lightly as I climb to the top of summits in my home state of Maine. ...
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When I started planning for my PCT hike in 2018 I really wanted to use a lot of the same gear I used for my AT thru hike in 2017. For me this included my Fancy Feast alcohol stove and and my standard cook kit. On the surface, alcohol stoves are a great choice for long distance back packing for several reasons. These reasons include being lightweight, reliable, easy to find fuel, and having an exact measure of fuel consumption. ...
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Hot Springs NC to Damascus VA
4/8-4/19, Days 26-37
Somehow it’s already day 37 of this journey and twelve days have past since I’ve posted. The long interval is mostly due to a combination of adverse weather, long days, and limited cellular reception. Given the number of days instead of a daily account of our hike I’ll offer this summary:
Hiked 195.4 miles/469.9 total
Averaged 16.3 miles per day this segment
Passed the 300 and 400 mile marks
Marked the passage of one month
Completed North Carolina
Completed Tennessee
Trail Highlights
Trail Observations and Thoughts
Transformation in Progress
While my typical daily activities may not have changed much since Springer I’ve noted a very real transformation in my thoughts and mindset. ...
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Barwench Games Desktop Golf Game Ridiculous Golf Item of the Week
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Bristol Heights by Polygon is a new collection of townhomes in Abbotsford‘s master planned community of Westerleigh. This project will offer two and three bedroom plus flex homes. Every square foot is thoughtfully designed to give you places to gather and share, and space for everyone to enjoy peace and quiet. Featuring gourmet kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, and stylish laminate hardwood flooring, these functional homes don’t compromise beauty. Step outside your door to run, walk or cycle the Discovery Trail or enjoy Club West – Westerleigh’s residents-only clubhouse complete with an outdoor pool, hot tub, cinema, gym, and more!
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Episode number 4 of our Trail Correspondents series comes directly from the trail! Our hikers were tasked with interviewing a fellow thru-hiker about their first impressions of their journey.
Today we hear from:
Jeff “IBTAT” Oliver (AT)
Kate Mueller (AT)
Emily (AT)
Fainting Goat (AT)
Miles Bisher (PCT)
Kate Emmons (PCT)
Sarah Mowery (PCT)
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Have any praise, questions, praise, ...
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“Mile 301.4 to mile 316.9. Rain was the word of the day for all 15 miles. I busted my ass to get a shelter spot and it worked. It’s absolutely miserable out there. I really can’t say much about the day. It was just wet.” That was the entry in OneFoot’s journal for Day 32. The next day he woke up at 4:55am and knew instantly he was making the 2.5 mile run to Nature’s Inn Hostel to dry out and warm up. ...
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At 6:30 a.m. the sound of the storm drags me from under the thin film of sleep I have struggled to wrap myself in all night.
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I get a lot of questions on what a typical day on trail is like so I have decided to do a breakdown of my daily routine on trail.
7:00-7:45 a.m. – Wake up and break down camp
The first and hardest thing I do on a cold morning is get out of my sleeping bag and change into my hiking clothes. Then I stuff my sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner into their bags and jam them into the trash bag at the bottom of my pack. ...
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As I’m writing this, it’s been almost exactly a month since I’d flown from Minnesota to Atlanta to start the trail — watching the landscape slowly change beneath me from frosty fields to warm southern browns, and talking to the preacher next to me on the plane as he gripped his armrest with any bounce of turbulence. It’s so strange to think back on that flight a month ago and feel that duality of “It’s only been a month??” and “It’s already been a month??”
I’m realizing that one month is enough for your life to change entirely, ...
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Hey guys. I made a video below of a recap of PCT section C. Have been enjoying doing the video posts instead of having to type them all out on my phone. Things are going great and I’m looking forward to going into the real desert soon! ...
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There’s More To Golf In Morocco Than The Trophee Hassan II This week, the European ... Read more.
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Gossamer Gear has been a prominent brand in ultralight backpacking for almost 20 years. They have a reputation for simple, lightweight, high-functioning gear. I used the Silverback 50 on my CDT thru-hike last year and wanted to share my thoughts on the pack.
Basic Specs
Sizing: Available in small, medium, and large
Capacity: 50L
Weight: The Large weighs in at 2.4lbs, or 1.1kg
MSRP: $129 on the GG website (discounted because the pack is being redesigned)
Overview
The Silverback is based on the popular “Gorilla” that been on the market for years. ...
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At-A-Glance
Length: 42-48 miles, depending on which trailheads you choose to start and finish your hike
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Northern Arizona
Trail Type: Out-and-Back, unless you take a shuttle when available
Scenery: Scenery varies on this trail. Hikers will experience everything from desert terrain by the Colorado River to montane forests on the North Rim. The area hosts a variety of plant and animal communities, including riparian, desert, pinyon-juniper, ponderosa pine, and mixed conifer. ...
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The Data
Apr 4-17
Day 1 to 15
Campo to Idyllwild
Mile 0 to 179.4
Km 0 to 288.7
1 zero
A few neros
The Story
It seems fitting that I’m writing my first blog post for this thru-hike attempt on the one year anniversary of the beginning of my last attempt. I almost can’t believe I’m the same person who struggled so much last year.
These last two weeks were not without their challenges both physical and mental, ...
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Persistence and grit are words that are frequently mentioned as predictors of academic success. But how do you encourage or support persistence and grit, especially with students who face multiple obstacles to learning?
Let’s take the example of military families. Tutor.com works with military families all over the world. Our military students face many of the same challenges to learning that other students face—self-confidence/self-esteem issues, challenging subjects and the lack of available academic support, or falling behind on a topic—but these families face additional unique challenges.
I think we would all agree that persistence and grit are pretty much built into the experiences of military families which is not to say that civilian families do not also experience multiple obstacles to learning with family, income, bullying, scholastic pressure and other issues. How might we build in support to foster persistence, grit and academic growth for all families?
Students are more likely to persist if they see themselves as capable of being successful if they are willing to fail and learn from their mistakes; if they are interested in and can relate to the material; or if they feel a sense of “social belonging.” Online, on-demand tutoring services such as Tutor.com are exceptionally well positioned to address these factors. Tutoring is a one-to-one experience with a supportive and knowledgeable adult. A student doesn’t need to fear asking “dumb” questions or giving the wrong answers.
Learning takes place within an anonymous, secure and reassuring environment. Each student has his/her own personal supporter and advocate who focuses on the particular needs of each student so the student gets the help he needs—not the help that his classmates need. If the student missed simultaneous equations in the previous school or the previous week, the student can catch up with the tutor. Students can “favorite” tutors to provide continuity and to maintain that sense of belonging. Your favorite online tutor accompanies you whether you are in Alaska or Germany, in class or sipping hot chocolate on a snow day, needing help at midnight or at 3PM in the afternoon.
Each of these elements of online tutoring combine to foster a belief that academic help is available for students which in turn can convert the perception of “grit and persistence” from sterile doggedness, to innate desire to persist because it will get our students where they want to go.
1 “All About DoDEA Educational Partnership.” Retrieved from: https://ift.tt/2Hd7MFa.
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This is an amazing sequence of color videos from the 1950 Masters. Shot mostly at ... Read more.
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Seiko Presage Automatic Blue Moon Cocktail Time Watch This beautiful watch from Seiko features: ... Read more.
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Arcola by Kingswood Real Estate is a new townhouse development located at Highgate community in Burnaby. This project will offer 22 units, size ranges from 1,448 -1,496 SF. Live with timeless design and impeccable style at Arcola, the spacious three-bedroom homes convey functionality with well-proportioned rooms and efficient floorplans reflective of a single-family home.
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When you set off to thru-hike you are often leaving behind important people in your life. Particularly if you are heading to the trail solo, it may seem daunting and lonely. So when the prospect of a ‘trail family’ appears, you tag along.
What is a trail family?
A trail family is a group of hikers that form together that look out for one another. Often times these trail families form at the beginning of a thru-hike. ...
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The Links Residences by Infinity Properties is a new townhouses development located at Guildford Golf Country Club in Surrey. This project will offer 55 units.Knock off 18 holes with neighbours at a moment’s notice or just enjoy the serenity and warmth of a naturally private, resort-style community. At The Links, the grass really is greener. The Links is one of those once-in-a-lifetime locations. Set amid native landscape and adjacent to Guildford Golf & Country Club, these 55 distinguished townhomes are a dream come true.
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I walked across Davenport Gap and out of the Smokies so I could both get away from the hiker packed shelter and camp alone for a change.
I found an old road bed and laid out my gear, opting to cowboy camp for the first time on trail, comforted with mild temperatures and bathed in moonlight. I was close enough to the white noise of the I-40, sounds of engine breaking diesels chugging through the night. ...
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Basic Specs
Osprey Levity / Lumina 60L
MSRP: $270
Weight: 1 pound, 13.3 oz
Load Range: 10-30 Pounds
Osprey Levity / Lumina 45L
MSRP: $250
Weight: 1 pound, 12.2 oz
Load Range: 5-25 Pounds
Overview
Osprey’s latest offering is a lighter re-imagining of their popular Exos pack series. Coming in two versions and volumes, Levity (Men’s) and Lumina (Women’s) in 60 and 45L, the packs are marketed as an ideal companion for the “most audacious superlight excursions and thru-hikes.”
The packs use Osprey’s Nanofly 210D nylon fabric technology on the bottom and top parts of the bag, ...
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In Update #7, see my next few days on the Appalachian Trail including miles 90.1-109.2. We also took a “Nero” and “Zero” in Franklin, North Carolina! Now, it’s time to get back on the trail again! See you on the next one!
Also, don’t forget to donate to my cause here: https://ift.tt/2HKwo5o ...
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In The Mail: A Course Called Scotland In the mail for review this week is ... Read more.
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Five West Virginia Golfers Earn Big 12 Academic Honors MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 17, 2018) – ... Read more.
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Hugel-JTBC LA Open Winners and History New for 2018 on the LPGA Tour is the ... Read more.
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FootJoy DryJoy LTS Golf Rain Jacket A good rain jacket is a golf bag essential ... Read more.
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In the first entry, Carl responds to questions that he commonly encountered in his pre-hike season. Also, check out every item in his pack and its precise weight! Check it out!
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It was entirely surreal that we were actually beginning our hike the morning we drove up to the monument. Like many NOBOs, we stayed at Scout & Frodo’s the night before and greatly benefited from their generosity. Thru-hiker, Girl Scout gave us a ride to the southern terminus from Scout & Frodo’s and we enjoyed hearing about his hike and taking in some great advice as well.
As we walked up to the monument from the car, ...
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In today’s episode, we sit down with 2017 PCT thru-hiker, Dirt Squirrel. Dirt Squirrel will destroy any notions you have about the Millennial generation. She is 23-years-old, well-spoken, doesn’t like social media, journals in her notebook daily, and above all, loves hiking and the outdoors.
In this episode, topics include:
– BONUS ‘SODE. Take the pledge here.
– Mesa Arch in Arches National Park
– The Narrows in Zion National Park
– Hiking in a group vs. ...
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I’m 366.4 miles in and 34 days into my hike. While some days go by impossibly fast, others have gone by infuriatingly slow. I’ve experienced every possible emotion thus far, but my trailmily has lifted me up more than I’ve admitted to them, and I am so beyond excited to keep pushing forward.
The Upsides
To pick one thing that has been my favorite part would be impossible. I can’t narrow it down as this whole experience has been incredible beyond my wildest imagination, ...
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Before we jump into the crocs in snow story, let me set the scene.
I was heading north out of Erwin, Tennessee to start my favorite section on the AT. Ten years ago, I set foot on the AT for the very first time with an excursion through Camp Kanuga and fell in love with the North Carolina-Tennessee border. I loved the spruce trees and mountain balds. I wanted to take this section a little slower so I could really take it all in. ...
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This week, the European Tour visits Morocco for the Trophee Hassan II. The tournament has ... Read more.
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Little makes a weary backpacker happier than peeling off dirty, wet hiking clothes and crawling into a sleeping bag at the end of a long day. While sleeping bags are a simple concept, there are several variables to keep in mind when choosing one. Size, weight, and temperature ratings can make or break base weight and comfort level. You’ll want to choose your bag based on your ideal combination of temperature rating, fill power, weight, packability, ...
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2018 Valero Texas Open Preview Dates: April 16-22, 2018 Where: San Antonio, Texas Course: TPC ... Read more.
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TaylorMade 2018 Project (s) Golf Balls — Matte Orange, Yellow and White TaylorMade gets into ... Read more.
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Valero Texas Open Winners and History The third oldest event on the PGA Tour, the ... Read more.
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Winston South Oak by Coromandel Properties is a new 8-storey concrete development located at the corner of 67th and Oak Street. This project will offer 43 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom condos and townhomes, sizes range from 517 sqft to 1,605 sqft. In a neighborhood rich with community spirit and family values, a new vision is shaping south oak. Coromandel properties is proud to be a part of this momentum with the introduction of Winston, a refined collection of homes setting a precedent of bold, modern living.
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Lion’s Gate Townhomes by Woodbridge Properties is a new development with 150 townhomes located in Lion‘s Gate Village, North Vancouver. This project will offer 1-, 2-， 3- and 4- bedrooms stacked townhomes in 12 three-storey buildings with rooftop decks. Citimark and Woodbridge are excited to bring new, ground-oriented housing to Lions Gate Village. Close to nearby Belle Isle Park, within walking distance to Park Royal Shopping Centre, and a 15-minute drive to downtown Vancouver, enjoy urban convenience without the city bustle.
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752 Marine by Larco is a new mixed-use 11- and 14- storey building located at Marine & Taylor Way in West Vancouver. This project will offer 143 mixture of studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedrooms condominiums. The towers, and a separate low-rise commercial building on Squamish First Nation leasehold land will encompass a 3,100 sq ft public plaza, sheltered from the traffic on Marine Drive. The first two floors will function as a street-scale commercial perimeter that includes retail, restaurant, and a childcare space.
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Hunter by Intergulf Development Group is two new residential towers and 4-storey townhouses development. Located at the corner of Mountain Highway and Hunter Street, walking distance to Lynn Creek Town Centre, North Vancouver. This project will offer 314 studio, two-, and three- bedroom condominiums in two residential towers and 12 stacked townhomes. As the vision for the heart of Lynn Creek Town Centre is to create a focal point for community services and facilities, Hunter will enable the development of a three-level community centre, including daycare with outdoor playground.Other public realm improvements that Intergulf will contribute in the neighbourhood include a rain garden and street parking on the south side of Seylynn Park, the planting of street trees along Hunter Street, construction of a linked multi-use path on the west side of the development, an all-weather bus shelter near the corner of Hunter & Mountain Highway, development of a large public plaza fronting the community centre, and construction of separated bike lanes along Mountain Highway.
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Gregory Octal 45
Basic Specs
Volume: 45L
Weight: 2.5 pounds
MSRP: $190
This is the women’s specific version, this pack is also available as the men’s Optic, and both are available with a 55-liter capacity.
Overview
Each year, more brands are catching on as long-distance hikers opt for slimmed-down packs. Gregory has been known for ultra-padded, heavily featured packs, and the Octal / Optic are part of their new lightweight line. At 2.5 pounds, this pack follows in the footsteps of hiker favorites like Osprey’s Exos, ...
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Although a European Tour event only since 2010, the Trophee Hassan II Golf Tournament has ... Read more.
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This time last year, I started walking toward Canada on the PCT. I walked into camp that first night with as much dignity as I could muster, wondering if maybe I should have stopped at the 15-mile mark that day rather than getting all ambitious and shooting for the Lake Morena Campground at mile 20. I was shocked to find that people were there cheering for me and awaiting me with a plethora of beers and random foods. ...
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The weeks and months leading up to the start of any long distance hike seem never ending. In an effort to feel connected or get some sort of accomplishment people will obsess over gear. It’s something tangible, it directly relates to their upcoming adventure. It does not however equate to any success. The gear will not get you to Maine, Georgia, Campo or Manning Park. It only provides the tools required to do so.
My gear for the AT was highly researched and used for 151 days during my thru hike in 2016. ...
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AT&T Byron Nelson Championship Winners and History One of just two PGA Tour tournaments named ... Read more.
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Sunsets, springs, marshes, prairie, jungle, rivers, and roads. The first 400 miles of the Florida Trail have been incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging. Just because there isn’t a 4000 foot mountain doesn’t mean the mental and physical challenge of the FT is lacking. I haven’t even hit the swamps (proper) yet and I am already obsessed with the trail! Those are the Whites or Sierras of the Florida Trail. Very scenic, rewarding, and so hard.
What I have done is a section of crystal clear springs that you can swim in, ...
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TaylorMade M3 Fairway Wood The TaylorMade M3 Fairway Woods feature: Lighter 5-layer carbon crown and ... Read more.
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French brand's testing finds improved compliance, lateral stiffness, wet traction and handling over 700c options
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French brand launches new apparel range aimed entirely at gravel riding market
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First played in 1969, the Heritage is one of just five of the Tour’s ... Read more.
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The Open de España (Spanish Open) is Spain’s national golf championship. Founded in 1912, it ... Read more.
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Sear, WVU Golf Take Second at Penn State MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 15, 2018) – Led ... Read more.
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The Daily
Day 11- 14.3 mile day to Fontana Dam
Day 12- 25.2 mile day to Derrick Knob Shelter
Day 13- 17.9 mile day to Newfound Gap
Day 14- 16.3 mile day to Tricorner Shelter
Day 15- 22.0 mile day to FAA Tower Campsite
Day 16- 20.3 mile day to just before Garenflo Gap
Day 17- 8.0 mile day to Hot Springs
The Grind
So on day 11 we started off from the Quality Inn after the freeze in the highlands. ...
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Who’s Crazy Enough To Do This??
Some of you reading this probably are curious why someone would want to leave the comforts of regular life to go walk in the woods for a few months. Why trade in plumbing, heat, and electricity for streams, fires, and headlamps?
Well believe it or not, I am not alone. There are tons of people out here! When I registered my hike, I was number 1480 ! I registered March 24th… that is a lot of hikers, ...
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OneFoot reached the 300 mile mark this week on his quest to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. That’s 300 miles down and, well, only about 1,890 to go.
What’s OneFoot Eating?
Lots! Even with his increased caloric intake, family and friends have commented on Ray’s weight loss in this first month of hiking. On average, an AT thru hiker loses 30 pounds during their journey. It’s not uncommon to hear about a 50-70 weight loss during a thru hike. ...
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Sometimes the trail is hard. It’s too steep, it’s too cold (or too hot), there are too many miles left to go. Although every hiker experiences these thoughts, usually one can push them aside, keep hiking and enjoy the day. Everyday I try to find something positive. It could be something I saw, someone I met, or something I did. Although there have been a few times this was impossible.
The Worst Day
We woke up and it wasn’t cold. ...
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Crossing into Virginia meant 3 states were behind us, with the highest mileage state under our boots! I was ecstatic. This was a bitter sweet day though, as not all spring days are preceded by the same.
When the ‘sconnie gets hypothermia
Two days earlier I was pulled off trail, a short 15 miles south of Damascus because the freezing rain I had been hiking in for the first 12 had gotten to me. I had been shivering and teeth chattering for a couple hours and then it stopped. ...
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Day Fifteen (15.7 miles) Newfound Gap to Tri-Corner Knob shelter
It was a rough night, tossing, turning and up periodically monitoring video uploads. Breakfast in the hotel in Gatlinburg was just what I needed before venturing out into the rain. My brothers, Dean and Doug, delivered me back to where I stopped yesterday and sent me on my way with a fully loaded backpack. We had a fun time in town and I was very happy for the resupply. ...
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Yes, I’m Still Alive..
Well it has been awhile since I last wrote on here, I have Sprint, so legit I have no service. So quick catch up on how things are going out here..
Many miles have passed, and I have met some incredible people. Gonna try and fill the gap a bit.
Day 4 thru 20 (miles 38 – 199.7)
I am now under 2000 miles from Maine!!
1991.2 to be exact!
So much has happened these past 3 weeks. ...
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Asheville was so excellent. Being in Chili Dog’s (Paul’s) house was more relaxing than I expected it to be. There’s something so calming about being in a home environment (complete with pets) that is so much more restful than a loud, vaguely dirty hostel. We ate our way around town and even though we all professed to wanting vegetables, we ate nothing of the sort. Chili Dog even cooked two fantastic meals for us, which was a treat, as he is a trained chef! I left Asheville on Monday feeling like I wish I could have stayed longer and seen more. And I was anxious about what the next three days of hiking to Hot Springs would bring for my foot. I’ve always loved leaving a place with the desire to return and experience more, and I’d get to come back to Asheville sooner than I’d like.
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I’ve officially made it more than a week and up to mile 90.1 on the Appalachian Trail so far! Check out my newest video to see the recap of the last few days! ...
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