Turkish Airlines Open Winners And History

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Chinook Trail – Meeting Up With The PCT From Hood River, OR To Lost Lake Resort

I knew this day would be the most brutal of the entire Chinook Trail journey. Over 5000 feet of vertical from the Columbia River, up Mt. Defiance and past it to Rainy Lake for the night. I kicked off the day with a great breakfast at Broder Ost, a Scandinavian restaurant with tasty omelettes served in square cast iron skillets. Needed to fuel up for a big day. The way out of Hood River was mainly on lightly traveled neighborhood streets, ...

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The Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week: Week of 10/30

This is the season to be gearing up while saving money. We scoured the internet to find the best timely deals on some of our favorite backpacking items—from base layers to tents for up to 50% off.
Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Pullover
$59.99
from $119.00: Save 50%

*Earn up to 10% on Reward Dollars from Moosejaw & earn a Moosejaw popsocket on any order over $49 by using code POPANDLOCK
Silver / Sage Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
$12.99
from $29.95: Save 37%
 

 
Mountain Hardware Laminina Z Flame 21 Sleeping Bag – Women’s
$88.73
from $179: Save 50%

Altra Instinct 4.0 Road-Running Shoes – Men’s
$59.73
from $120: Save 50%

Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoodie Jacket – Women’s
$73.77
from $149: Save 50%

Mens version here. ...

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Dick Stewart Elected Into The Michigan PGA Hall of Fame

  DICK STEWART ELECTED INTO THE MICHIGAN PGA HALL OF FAME EAST LANSING, MI – ... Read more.

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Insulation Plant Under Construction Near Harpers Ferry Generates Local Outcry

In July 2018, ground was broken for the construction of an insulation manufacturing plant in Jefferson County, West Virginia. This 24-hour-per-day Ranson plant will melt basalt and spin it into fiber which will be used in insulation for homes and business, bringing roughly 150 jobs to the local economy. A similarly sized Rockwool plant in Romania boasts another 300 jobs indirectly provided through services and logistics. This plant will be built near Route 9, in close proximity to where the AT enters Harpers Ferry. ...

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A Halloween Poem

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Toto Japan Classic Winners and History

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Zombie Golfer Costume For Halloween

Smiffys Men’s Zombie Golfer Costume I like this zombie golfer Halloween costume. I wish I ... Read more.

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This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail

Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week.
This week features photos taken from Oct. 23 to Oct. 30 and were found by perusing the hashtag #TrektheAT. A thorough point-based grading system is used to pluck out the very best for your viewing pleasure. Dog photos are always favored.

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This is what it feels like to set a goal and crush it! ...

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Play Golf At Devil’s Lake

Here’s the perfect place to play on Halloween: Devil’s Lake Golf Course at Manitou Beach, ... Read more.

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Scary Golf Hole At Green Oaks

The par 3 sixth at Green Oaks is a pretty scary hole. The green is ... Read more.

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Golf Bag Beer Mug Review

  Golf Bag Beer Mug Review Golf Bag Beer Mug Grade: B Teachers’ Comments: Cute. ... Read more.

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Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Balls

Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Balls Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Balls feature: 4 Piece Construction Urethane ... Read more.

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New Hampshire in the Buff

Crossing into New Hampshire I was ready for the summer solstice, Hike Naked Day, and Mount Moosilauke

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Oregon, Drought, and Night Hiking with Wolves

We grabbed some more milkshakes (24oz each), spilled one all down the front of my hiking dress (again), and made for the climb out of Cascade Locks. It was absolutely worth the discomfort. While singing silly songs, intentionally butchering the lyrics, and eating lunch, we all came to the same realization: if we could average 27 miles a day through Oregon, we would be done in three weeks.

To be honest, it wasn’t that hard. Doing high mileage through Oregon just means you have to get up early and stop messing around every hour on the hour (which I do all the time). ...

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Chinook Trail – Lyle, WA to Hood River, OR

After arriving in Lyle I enjoyed a great dinner, made new friends and closed the bar with the owners of the Lyle Hotel where I was staying. Unfortunately, as the night drew to a close I started to feel like crap. After going to bed I knew that I had a full-blown cold – name a cold symptom, I had it… I got a few hours of sleep, partially from being congested, and partly trying to figure out what to do. ...

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Froggy Flip-Flops the AT: Chapter Four

New Hampshire
Crossing into New Hampshire wasn’t as exciting as I thought it would be. I think the terribly long town walk and the fact we were heading into the hardest section of trail gave me conflicting emotions. I was excited to finally be reaching the Whites, but I have a fear of heights. How would I handle this section?

Smarts mountain was my first big climb, and I did it by myself. I was behind Shake and ahead of Kool, ...

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How to go Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park

anyonlands National Park is a land of red rocks, filled with mesas, canyons, buttes, and arches sprawling across 337,598 acres. It’s like walking on the moon or Mars without ever leaving Eastern Utah. Although there are plenty of viewpoints and day hikes in Canyonlands, we recommend backpacking in Canyonlands National Park in order to experience the most incredible vistas and remotest corners. Backpacking Canyonlands can be logistically tricky though. For any overnight trip you will need to secure a backpacking permit and be prepared to hike with little shade, ...

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Scary Green At The University of Michigan Golf Course

The par 4 sixth at the University of Michigan golf course has a scary green. ... Read more.

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Froggy Flip-Flops the AT: Chapter Three

Vermont
Our last night in Massachusetts resulted in minimal sleep, but thankfully not due to setting off my SOS. It was tent city at Wilbur Clearing Shelter. Shake and I tented close to the shelter, and Kool was in the shelter by himself. We all woke up in the middle of the night (except Kool, he seems to sleep through all the fun stuff) to a bear trying to get into the bear boxes. For over an hour, ...

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Shriners Hospitals For Children Open Winners and History

Shriners Hospitals For Children Open Winners and History The Shriners Hospitals For Children Open began ... Read more.

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What Does Srixon Stand For?

What Does Srixon Stand For? Srixon is an odd name, and I wondered where it ... Read more.

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Last of the Golfsmith Grip Solution

I regripped a couple of clubs today and in doing so used up the last ... Read more.

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Srixon Z 785 Irons

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Jones Mountain Cabin Restoration Project to Cause Temporary Closures in Shenandoah National Park

The restoration of Jones Mountain Cabin will result in its last set of temporary trail closures next week. Affected areas will be closed to hikers and backpackers as a team of mules carry supplies in and out of the remote area the cabin is located in. The cabin is one of the popular cabins the PATC rents out, although it has been closed since August 16 as repairs are being done to the structure for the first time since its initial restoration in 1969-71. ...

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My Final Days on the Continental Divide Trail

Glacier National Park is nearly empty this time of year.  A few locals visit, driving around to witness the change in seasons.  After a couple early October snow storms, the clouds retreated for a week and a half, allowing the sun to make a full return.  While visiting friends in California, I kept a close eye on the weather forecast and the park’s webcams, always plotting my return to finish up the last 75 miles from Two Medicine to the border crossing at the end of Chief Mountain Road. ...

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite vs. NeoAir XLite [Video]

In our latest gear video, Maggie, The Trek’s Managing Editor, gives us a short n’ sweet breakdown of the soon-to-be released Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite in comparison to Therm-a-Rest’s thru-hiker fave NeoAir XLite.
Our review includes a visual rundown of the two sleeping pads, a festive pumpkin pail, a wine bottle comparison no one asked for, and Maggie’s trusty sidekick not entirely understanding the inflation valve.

Hikers can expect a lighter, more packable version of Therm-a-Rest’s classic NeoAir. ...

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The Maryland Challenge Southbound

As if the Appalachian Trail weren’t hard enough, many hikers seek out extra challenges to spice up their journeys. There’re the classics like 10-Before-10 and 12-Before-12 where you try to do the respective number of miles before the hour, as well as the belly-busting food challenges, like the Half Gallon Challenge and the endless individual restaurant-sponsored pancake and burger challenges up and down the trail. One challenge that immediately piqued my interest, however, was the Four State Challenge. ...

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Scary Golf Hole At The Medalist

For me, the scariest golf holes are par threes with no room for error. The ... Read more.

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Golf Cemetery And Covered Bridge

This cemetery is a feature at Carleton Glen golf course in Carleton, Michigan. The course ... Read more.

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Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Oct. 26)

PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures made things interesting this year and stopped some hikers at Hart’s Pass. Regardless, a huge round of applause for all these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers!
Whether you’re going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This week contains photos submitted by hikers who have finished by Sept. 23, 2018.
Want to be included? Send your finish photo, ...

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Two Visitors Die in Fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park

ark officials in Yosemite are working to recover the bodies of a man and a woman who likely died in a fall from Taft Point. As of Friday, Oct. 26, identities of the two visitors have yet to be released and the official cause of death has not been announced.
“The incident is under investigation and no further details are available,” Yosemite National Park officials said in a press release. “No photos or video are available.”
According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, ...

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Trail Correspondents Episode #15: Diversity on the Trail

iversity on the trail is a heavy, but important subject. It’s impossible to do this subject justice in the span of an hour long podcast, but it’s a conversation worth having nonetheless. Our correspondents share their thoughts about the diversity -or lack thereof- that they’ve encountered on trail.  Our hikers also ponder ways the community can encourage under-represented groups to get onto the trail.
Admittedly- our correspondents largely follow the demographics of the thru-hiking community at large- which is to say young and white.  ...

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La Cloche Silhouette Trail: 48 Miles in the Canadian Shield

La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a 48 mile trail found in Killarney Provincial Park in Northern Ontario. Killarney Provincial Park is a gem of Ontario, and La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a fantastic way to see it first-hand. It is an incredibly beautiful area, remote enough to not be swamped with tourists, but still well-established enough for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Anyone with decent backcountry experience should be able to do this trail in 4-6 days.

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Golfing Dead Card Game

  Golfing Dead Card Game Ridiculous Golf Item Of The Week

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Post AT Gear List: My Life in 36L

2,190.9 miles, 6 months, 9 pounds, 36 liters,
and now we’re here.

 
You guys know that I had a blast falling into the gear vortex and putting together my original gear list. I started the trail with a simplified pack, not just to keep the weight down, but to try and avoid spending money on things that I ultimately wouldn’t need. That worked out well over all, but there were still things that I ended up sending home almost immediately, ...

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Trusting the Tramily, Skipping Miles, and Reaching the Terminus

I made it safely to Canada! Things went quickly at the end, here’s how it happened!
Making the Hard Decisions Together
I stayed the course northbound through the smoke in northern California and into Oregon. My plan was to keep on keepin’ on until the fire or the winter stopped me. I had met some new cool friends like Peacefoot, Big Red, Starburst, and Switchbacks. I was doing math almost daily, and keeping mileage charts in my journal. ...

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All jokes aside, let me be for real for a minute

Why blog about my trip, to people I don’t even know and who probably couldn’t care less?
I’ve talked about why I’m thru-hiking the AT in my first post, and in that post I also mentioned that I’m a recovering alcoholic.  I’ve been sober for 4 years, and it tends to come up in conversation lol.  Its not something that I look for opportunities in which I can bring it up, its not something I use to get attention or praise, ...

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2018 Thru-Hiker Transformation Photos

While the real transformation happens inside the soul of a thru-hiker, it doesn’t mean we don’t love to see what 2,000 miles of hiking looks like, from start to finish. From bright-eyed excitement and fresh gear at the start, to the haggard, trail-worn, still glorious finish photos, here are some of the best before-and-after thru-hike photos of 2018.
Want to be included? Send your photos to photos@thetrek.co with your trail name and start/finish dates. We’ll continue updating this post as more come in. ...

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Swiftwick Socks Review

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Best Sections of the Appalachian Trail to Hike in the Fall

As the final Northbound thru-hiker summits Katahdin and “hiking season” comes to an end, there is a quietness that falls over the AT. It’s worth it to wait a few more weeks before packing away the hiking boots though, as fall is one of the best times to get out and hike your favorite section of the trail. The Appalachian Mountains are home to thousands of plant species, which make for an incredibly diverse range of fall color on each section of the trail. ...

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Supplement Review: Tailwind Nutrition

Jeff Vierling started Tailwind with the same thought that’s sprung innovations of all kinds over the years: while emptying his stomach contents into a trash can after finishing his first Leadville 100 (a 100-mile running race in Colorado through the Rocky Mountains) he thought, “There’s gotta be a better way.” With that thought in mind he and his wife Jenny developed Tailwind Nutrition, a powder specifically designed to combat the nutritional hurdles endurance athletes face while competing. ...

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Back in the Black: The Basics Pt II

Rain, rain, go away, come outside and play! What those clouds mean and what you need to stay and play rather than loading and going.

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Scary Holes: The “Monster” at Brae Burn

Here’s a scary golf hole for your Halloween consideration. Braeburn Golf Club, in Plymouth, Michigan ... Read more.

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Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen – Medium Nib

Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Even as writing — especially handwriting — becomes a lost, I ... Read more.

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The 30 miles South to Hart’s Pass

I was the first to reach the Northern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail on September 28th. After a quick 3 miles downhill, I approached the monument alone in the morning. There was no stopping the tears that I started to shed. Finishing a thru hike is one of the best feelings in the entire world and I’ve never had that feeling matched by any other accomplishment. It’s exhilarating, yet unnerving at the same time; exciting because it’s such a triumph, ...

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Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Oct. 17)

A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers!
Whether you’re going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This week contains photos submitted by hikers who have submitted photos by Oct. 24, 2018.
Want to be included? Send your finish photo, trail name, and finish date to photos@thetrek.co. 
Trail Names: Mission Dan, Shadow, Washington, Aladdin, Floss, Oklahoma,  F-ward, He is, and Outlaw
Summit Date: October 6, ...

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Admiral in Strathcona

The Admiral in Strathcona by CH (East Georgia) Limited Partnership is a new four-storey, mixed used development located in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kiwassa East. Designed with families in mind, this project includes 30 strata townhomes, 7 social housing units, 16,145 SQFT of commercial space and over 6,000 SQFT of amenity space. The Admiral aims to address Vancouver need for housing diversity, while being retaining industrial space for local employment opportunities. This project offers stellar location, located at Glen Drive and East Georgia street, just steps away from schools, parks, restaurants, and East Van craft breweries.

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Cambridge Estates Fort St. John

Cambridge Estates by Western Canadian Properties Group is a brand new subdivision offering 95 townhouses and 7 coach homes in Fort St. John’s premier neighbourhood of Garrison Landing. These homes include contemporary living spaces and fenced yards with complete turn-key rental management options. This project offers easy access to downtown with less than a five minute drive to entertainment, shopping, schools, and hospitals. Experience contemporary living while being steps away from the great outdoors.

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Chinook Trail – White Salmon To Lyle, Washington

White Salmon Zero Day
Bailing at Panther Creek, and hitching and shuttling to White Salmon, gave me an unexpected “zero day” in White Salmon. While I wasn’t too sore from the trail yet, it dumped rain all day long so it wouldn’t have been a pleasant day of hiking. The day was used to relax and get a few things done. Quick shower then a walk uphill into town to forward my resupply box over to Hood River. ...

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Gear Review: Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket

Just in time for puffy season, I recently was given the opportunity to test Cotopaxi’s Fuego Down Jacket in the brisk early winter of the White Mountain National Forest.  Featuring a unique, variable baffle-size design, this lightweight jacket is one worth considering adding to your getup.
At-a-Glance
MSRP: $250
Weight: 12oz (340g)
Material: Ripstop nylon
Color: Grass (Green)
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket Overview

The Fuego is the standard down insulation layer. It’s made with responsibly sourced, ...

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Cobra F-Max Superlite Fairway Wood Review

Cobra F-Max Fairway Wood Review Cobra F-Max Three Wood Grade: A Teachers’ Comments: Finally, a ... Read more.

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Golfer Tombstone

For Halloween, here’s a golfer’s tombstone.

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Satisfying Your Outdoor Bug as a City Resident

Tips and tricks on how to quench your outdoor thirst while living in a city.

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The Gear Up For Fall Giveaway!

Fall is here, and to celebrate, The Trek has teamed up with some of our favorite backpacking brands- Gossamer Gear, Z-Packs, Bedrock Sandals, Sawyer, and Good To-Go, to bring you thousands of dollars worth of quality gear, food, supplies and swag.  It’s our Gear Up for Fall Giveaway.
Three lucky winners will walk away with the following prizes.  Entry into this contest is easy, simply fill out the form at the bottom of this post.
Here’s the prize breakdown, ...

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Intro To Virginia – People Are Awesome

Northern Virginia (Sept. 21 – Oct. 3)
219 miles, 13 days (The Roller Coaster to Glasgow)
Reminding you of my last post which hosted eight consecutive, glorious nights of sleeping in Josie’s bed at the Wade’s house (thanks again Josie!!), the Hurricane closure was over and I officially was recovered from stomach nastiness and able to walk without pit-stopping every five minutes and headed back to trail…
The Roller Coaster

The Roller Coaster is how Virginia was introduced. ...

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Electric Heated Vest

Electric Heated Vest Extend your golf season with this heated golf vest. I have a ... Read more.

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Moberg Wins Closest Hickory Open In Almost A Century

  Closest hickory shoot out for almost a century! Luffness New Golf Club, East Lothian – ... Read more.

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Sear Fifth, WVU Seventh at Tavistock

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 23, 2018) – Senior Max Sear posted his second consecutive top-five finish, ... Read more.

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Orono Place in Langford

Orono Place by Western Canadian Properties Group is a new condo development located in BC’s fastest-growing municipality, Langford. Western Canadian Properties Group IX Limited Partnership is proud to offer investors an opportunity to invest in a cash-flowing property in one of Canada’s hottest real estate markets. The Partnership will acquire and own Orono I, a 45-unit apartment building located in Langford, British Columbia, which is 14 km west of Victoria, British Columbia.

Learn more about Orono Place and Langford.

 

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How to Be a Better Trail Angel

So you’re interested in being a trail angel?  Good for you! Maybe you’ve hiked a long trail and want to give back to the hiking community.  Maybe you’ve just realized you live close to a long trail and are inspired by the people hiking it and want to give them support.  Maybe you’re an avid hiker, or maybe you’ve never set foot on a trail. Trail angels come in many forms, and they are an integral part of the thru-hiking community.   ...

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Low, Lonely, and Lovely: A New Record in Adirondack Peakbagging

he Appalachian Trail was first thru-hiked in 1948 by Earl Shaffer, and since then, more than 15,000 people have traversed its entire length. It’s the best-known long trail in America. My mother knows what it is, your mother knows what it is, and when people learn that I enjoy hiking, one of the more common questions I get is, “Have you done the Appalachian Trail?” When I reply, “No,” they look surprised. Tired of the mundane, ...

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Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship Winners and History

Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship Winners and History Debuting in 2011, the Taiwan LPGA was ... Read more.

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Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship Preview – 2018

Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship Preview CHINESE TAIPEI WELCOMES THE LPGA The 2018 fall Asia ... Read more.

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Halloween Themed and Scary Golf Course Names

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Srixon Distance Golf Ball

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A Day in the Life of Wildlife

Life on the trail is very different from the real world. It’s hard to share every day and moment, but for those of you wondering, here is a rough sketch of a typical day for me.
The Morning
2:30 – I wake up needing to pee. I try my best to ignore it and go back to sleep.
6:45 – My alarm goes off. I roll over in my sleeping bag and pretend it’s not time to wake up. ...

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From Driftless to Desert Dweller: How Grand Staircase Made Me a Thru-Hiker

Growing up, I don’t think my family went camping one single time.
I was raised in a more typically Midwestern way, with occasional weekend trips to the mall to buy Aeropostale hoodies.  As I neared adulthood I’d go to an overly-expensive liberal arts school, unaware that I’d be paying for that education for the rest of eternity. (Really cutting into the gear fund.) There, while I did have the best professors I could ask for, I mostly spent my first years learning how to un-feel my feelings. ...

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The Heather Named MCGA 2018 Michigan Golf Course of the Year

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Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

Last weekend Isaac and I went on a quick overnight back-country trip at Abram’s Creek, which is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Abram’s Creek Campground is located in Happy Valley, and it’s only about 15 minutes from the goat farm where we live & work in rural Blount county, Tennessee.
But the weekend didn’t go as planned. I originally planned this trip with a close girl friend of mine whom I’ve known since high school, ...

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WGC-HSBC Champions Winners and History

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Sanderson Farms Championship Winners and History

Sanderson Farms Championship Winners and History The Sanderson Farms Championship, in one form or another, ... Read more.

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Srixon Z 585 Driver

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WVU’s Sear Bogey Free In First Round At Tavistock Cup

WVU’s Sear Bogey-Free in First Round of Tavistock MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 21, 2018) – Shooting ... Read more.

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Why I Will Tackle the Appalachian Trail

In 2019, I intend to spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. 2200+ miles. A life-changing event. All that sounds far more grand than the daily reality of sleeping on the ground, showering infrequently, enjoying dehydrated soups for every dinner, and wearing one outfit, which is why, to keep myself motivated and accountable, I’m setting out my reasons to give the AT a go.
Hiking is My 2019 Quest
In 2018, I decided I would read 365 books. ...

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Taking a Right at the Maine Junction

A little about myself and how my thru-hike on the Long Trail has inspired my plans for the AT.

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This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

Welcome to our weekly roundup where we carefully select and showcase the most impressive, hilarious, and all-around epic photos taken by hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Use the hashtag #trekthePCT, #PacificCrestTrail or #PCT2018 for your chance to be featured! Here are few of our favorite photos from the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 21 for your viewing pleasure.
Happy trails!

 

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Trail work makes @k_moore really, really stoked! Had the chance to get out and put in some volunteer hours with @pctassociation in SoCal, ...

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As safe as I’ll ever be

Sarah Grothjan recently wrote an article for Outside detailing some of her experience with sexual harassment and solo adventuring. Not for the experience she described with a man she called Josh, but for the parade of harassment she described that women deal with regularly, I resonated with her. After reading the article, I wrote a Facebook post sharing some of my own experience with sexual harassment. Then, I deleted it.
I deleted the post more out of a desire to keep some of my life private than anything else. ...

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What the heck is a flip-flop thru hike and why in the world am I hiking one?

What the heck is a flip-flop?!
No one who has learned that I’m thru hiking the AT has been shocked, not in the least bit; in fact most have wondered what has taken so long. The first and obvious question consistently has been,“You’re thru hiking with Winnie, right?!” The second question, however, is where everyone seems to get confused.
Me: ”So next years our year, the money’s right, the timing’s right, we’re thru hiking the Appalachian Trail”
Them: “OMG! ...

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Backpacker Radio Episode #21: Nathan “Puma” Bauman on His 18-Month Adventure, Photography Tips, and The Best Trail Magic Items

hat does it take to turn a thru-hike turns into an 18-month adventure?  That’s the central theme of today’s show, as the Cinnamon Connection is joined by Nathan “Puma” Bauman- who, after hiking the Appalachian Trail, next hiked on the Continental Divide Trail, Long Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail within a year and a half span.  We talk about the differences between the three triple crown trails, what it’s like to quit on a thru-hike, why the Long Trail is the most difficult trail Puma’s encountered, ...

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AT Sized Goals

I cannot walk…you read that right. I am writing my first post from my wheel chair. But do not worry; as my friends will back me up, when I set my mind to something, I never give up. They will also say I sometimes wonder off, but I always come back with amazing stories. About three months ago I was riding my bicycle when, BAAM, a semi truck decided to take me out. After my dance with death, ...

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The Foothills Trail: A 77-mile Taste of the Southern Appalachians

The idea for the Foothills Trail, a National Recreational Trail located in far western South Carolina, began in the 1960s as an effort to preserve and protect the beauty of the Appalachian Foothills. A trail corridor linking Table Rock State Park in the north/east to Oconee State Park to the south/west, was completed in 1981.
The trail features sturdy bridges crossing over numerous rivers, beautiful waterfalls, a jaunt around a corner of Lake Jocassee and, on the eastern half of the trail, ...

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In The Mail: Big Max Aqua Sport 2 Golf Bag

In the mail for review yesterday was a Big Max Aqua Sport 2 Golf Bag. ... Read more.

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Halloween Golf Balls

  Halloween Golf Balls Ridiculous Golf Item Of The Week

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Gear Review

Just over a year ago, I began my first preparations for my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Giddy with the thought of a new and exciting adventure, all I wanted to do was plan. Yet life continually took over. I found myself scurrying around in the final days of my departure, kicking myself for procrastinating. Once I hit the trail, I began to realize that my lack of planning was perfect!
Early on, I began to realize that it would be nearly impossible to have a base weight under 20 pounds with my old gear. ...

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Chinook Trail – Bluff Mountain Trailhead To Panther Creek / White Salmon (Days 3 & 4)

Woke up early in the morning to frost on the tent and a beautiful sunrise, with a view of Mount Hood in the far distance. The bear canister full of food and coffee was frozen, so it took some effort to open it. With coffee made and consumed, it was time to pack up and hit the trail! The day started off with the steep forest road – rocks and gravel created a blister situation on my already sore feet. ...

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My Biggest Fear: Blisters

Let’s talk blisters. Often very small but ever so painful. Every time you take a step you feel a sharp pain, hundreds of little knives digging into your skin every single second. The presence of blisters can easily ruin a hike.

When I tell people I am going to attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, they often wonder if I’m scared of bears, getting lost, hitch hiking and falling off cliffs. Truth be told, my biggest fear of hiking the Appalachian Trail is blisters. ...

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In the Home Stretch

Three Hundred Miles Left
We have just 300 miles left to complete our journey. Chilli and I are loving the changing colors of the leaves and the cool, crisp days. We have had some some cool rainy days which make for great hiking days. Many people do not like hiking in the rain, but we love it!  There are very little bugs, the temps are wonderful for making good miles, and it is so amazing at the end of the day to snuggle down into the sleeping bags and finding that perfect sweet sleeping spot. ...

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Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: Health Insurance for Long-Distance Hikers

Welcome to Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis, where we take hikers’ questions and pass them off to the trail legend for her wisdom and analysis. JPD’s newest book, The Pursuit of Endurance is available now.
Have a question for an upcoming Mailbag? Email editors@thetrek.co and we’ll pass it on. If your question is chosen for our next Mailbag, we’ll send you a signed copy of JPD’s newest book.

 My question is about health insurance for long-distance hikers. ...

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I Open at the Close: Long Trail Day 0 (9/29)

On Friday, September 28th, I load Dobby in my car after work and drive through the night to reach my brother’s apartment in New York at 7am. After a 3 hour nap, some last minute packing, and lunch, we drive to the endpoint of the Long Trail at the Vermont/Massachusetts border, where we leave my car.
My brother then drives me another 5 hours to the trail start point near the Canada border. He’s a saint. ...

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Lost on the Long Trail: WHAT’S IN THE BOX

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Don’t worry, it’s not Gwyneth Paltrow’s head.
It’s my resupply!
I mentioned in my first post that I decided to send myself resupply boxes instead of buying all my food in my selected resupply towns. Though this gave me less flexibility about which towns to stop in, it guaranteed I would have Dobby’s high calorie/high protein dog food (I feed him Crave). Since the boxes are flat rate boxes, I filled them to brim with food that could cover 6 days worth of breakfasts, ...

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JQueen Watch Winder

  JQueen Watch Winder Over the last several years, I have acquired a small collection ... Read more.

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PCT 2019 Announcement!

As I stare at this empty page and Trek dashboard I can’t help but think –
So much has changed.
In my head, I’m the same person that I’ve always been – maybe evolved if anything; but that’s simply not the case anymore. I am Alex just as much as I am Creedence. I love cooking just as much as I love to take (really) long walks. I have always been a person of extremes, which is why cooking at an elite level appeals so much to me. ...

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Finding Lost on the Long Trail

Hello Trek blogger world!
My name is Taylor and I will be your conductor on this literary train ride through the Vermont wilderness on the 273 mile Long Trail from Canada the Massachusetts. All aboard for a suffer-saga narrated by yours truly. You may be wondering, who is your narrator?
I’m lost.
I’ve arrived at that great 20-something age where I realize I still have no idea what I want to do with my life, who I want to be, ...

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Dame Laura Davies Goes Wire to Wire to Win the Senior LPGA Championship presented by Old National Bank

  Dame Laura Davies Goes Wire to Wire to Win the Senior LPGA Championship presented ... Read more.

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Finding My Footsteps

“Where did you come from?”
Who said that you’re asking, well that was my mother. Where did I come from? That is a great question. I was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania the home of Yoccos Hot Dogs and “The Great Allentown Fair.” My first memories of being outside are filled with images of my father and I spending time fishing. We were bad. In my brief stint as a young angler I caught enough sticks to make a tipi that Bear Grylls would be jealous of. ...

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West Virginia & Other Things

West Virginia (Sept. 13 – Sept. 21)
4 miles, 8 days
I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you doing with your life? Maybe you have more faith in me and you’re waiting for a reasonable explanation to follow, which will, I promise.

Sun Chaser, Dreamer and I crawled into West Virginia after completing the Maryland Challenge (42 miles in 14 hours) and woke up groggy on the front porch of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. ...

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Early Leaf Peeping in the Dolly Sods Wilderness

Fall comes early ton the Dolly Sods Wilderness, a windswept plateau astride the Allegheny Front in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest.  With elevations reaching 4700 feet, the climate and vegetation of the area resemble Canada more than the Mid-Atlantic zone.  Autumn colors come to “The Sods” about three week before Washington D.C.  Impatient for Fall color and eager to get in some backpacking before the winter, I headed west in I-66 past Front Royal, Virginia, and onwards to the Potomac Highlands south of Petersburg, ...

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Srixon Z 585 Irons Review

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Can the World Cup of Golf Ever Really Take Off Again?

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Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Showdown Pants

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This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail

Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week.
This week features photos taken from Oct 9 to Oct. 16 and were found by perusing the hashtag #TrektheAT. A thorough point-based grading system is used to pluck out the very best for your viewing pleasure. Dog photos are always favored.
 

 

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Day 178 • Into the 100 Mile Wilderness 🍂
A post shared by STEVEN WILLIAMS / “CANDID” (@stowawaysteve) on Oct 15, ...

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Davis Positioned To Win Second Senior Major in 2018

DAME LAURA DAVIES MAINTAINS LEAD AT THE SENIOR LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP The sun was shining in ... Read more.

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Lost and Found Department: Heat, Hikers, a Hound and a Husband

Lost:  Heat
Okay,  we can kiss summer goodbye! It seems like it happened overnight,   Sleeping outside has gone from comfortable to cold.   That second hurricane certainly hastened the change of seasons.  Although there was no direct hit, this part of the country experienced very strong wind and rain for 24 hours.
 My first night to encounter the sudden temperature change was in a shelter on top of Bald Mountain along the border of TN and NC.   ...

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Trail Days and Tramilies

I didn’t think crossing the Bridge of the Gods would have as big of an impact as it did. It’s just another part of the trail, right? Nope. Crossing the bridge was like taking a portal to another part of the world. Wind gusted around me, making the whole hiking dress thing a little more exposing than I was comfortable with, but the view (of the river you goof) was incredible. It peaked in white caps beneath our feet, ...

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The Wesley on Brydon Creek

The Wesley on Brydon Creek by Whitetail Homes is a new 5 storey condo development located at Brydon Crescent, Langley. This project will offer 78 market condominiums, sizes range from 451 sq ft – 1,020 sq ft. Nestled alongside the lush and serene Brydon Creek, you’ll find the perfect balance of urban living and nature’s tranquility. The Wesley’s sleek and modern exterior, combined with open concept living, will have you enjoying your indoor space as much as the peaceful setting of the outdoors.

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One Month Later – recovering from the PCT

If you’re looking for another story of swashbuckling adventure, filled with daring pickup truck hitches, pictures of snowy peaks and musings on the proper way to eat couscous, this won’t be for you.  Old uncle Smokebeard’s going to get a little real for a minute.  Here are some thoughts going around in my head as I recover from my hike.

It’s been a month since I got to the Canada border.   It feels like just yesterday, ...

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What Do You Do When the Trail You Love Gets Abusive?

I left Shaw’s with 85 miles left to do in the 100 Mile Wilderness carrying five days food.  A food drop was scheduled four days in.  I hiked up Barren Mountain and ate lunch while watching raptors soaring on the thermals rising next to the cliff.  A perfect start to the day.  It wouldn’t last…
The trail I love slaps me around
That afternoon, I was walking down a very steep descent after Chairback.  It was about a 60% grade.   ...

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Buick LPGA Shanghai Winners and History

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New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-Footers, Ranked

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me which of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000 footers was my favorite I’d have a couple hundred dollars. Which isn’t very much money. But when asked to rank them from least to most favorite by The Trek’s editors, I jumped at the chance to tackle something many people would shy away from.  That being said, there is no way I can 100% rank them from worst to best. ...

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TaylorMade Noodle Neon

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Saline’s Sarah Hoffman Leads LPGA Q School Into Stage II

  HOFFMAN OUT FRONT IN STAGE II AFTER ROUND ONE VENICE, Fla. — As the lights ... Read more.

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Senior LPGA Championship Day 1 Results

  Davies Tops the Leaderboard at Senior LPGA Championship presented by Old National Bank FRENCH ... Read more.

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Waterfront Landing by Bosa in Squamish

Waterfront Landing by Bosa Properties is a new condo and townhouse development in Squamish. This project will offer 986 units, sizes range from 1,199 sqft to 1,785 sqft. A waterfront master-planned community of approximately 900 ground-oriented townhomes and apartments just steps from downtown Squamish. This neighbourhood will feature a waterfront park, public plaza with amenities, shops, cafes, extensive trails and pedestrian corridors.

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To Katahdin… And Beyond!

We did it.
On September 16th, 2018 we summited Mt. Katahdin and concluded the most surreal, beautiful, and challenging experience of our lives.
The last day felt like a dream. The 5 mile stretch to Katahdins summit was spent passing hikers we’d spent the better part of the past thousand miles with, all exchanging congratulatory high-fives and hugs. 
I remember my heart racing as the infamous signs silhouette revealed it self through the fog. 
I remember tears falling freely as my hands finally met it’s weathered surface.  ...

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How I Fell In Love With Shenandoah

Shenandoah National Park was one of my most enjoyable stretches of the Appalachian Trail. Constant views, well-maintained trails, plentiful wildlife, and easy resupply.  To top it all off, a chance reunion in Front Royal provided me with a hiking partner who I haven’t seen since Monson, Maine.
Southern PA through Shenandoah is also one of the easiest stretches of the AT – elevation changes rarely exceed 1000 feet, and the ground is soft – making 25-mile days doable with sunlight to spare. ...

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Brewery District Building Seven

Brewery District Building Seven by Wesgroup Properties is new 32-storey mixed-use tower located in New Westminster. This project will offer 225 market condominiums, ranging from studios to three-bedroom homes. The redevelopment of this nine-acre property is transforming the former site of Labatt’s Brewery into a dynamic mix of residential high-rises, shops, and office buildings that supports the needs of a diverse neighbourhood.

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Five Ways to Poop in the Woods: An Illustration

t’s one of the most common questions for first time backpackers and campers.  The uncertainty can be enough to stop those wanting to get into the outdoors from partaking.  Of course we refer to: how to shit in the woods.
Whether you’re a first timer or someone who’s a backcountry loaf pinching ninja, knowing the various positions in which someone does their business is very important entertaining.  That’s why when we came across the below illustration by Kitaro Waga (@Wagabond.tales on Instagram), ...

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The Grand at Willow Creek

The Grand at Willow Creek by Apex Western Homes is a new condo development located at 27358 32 Avenue in Aldergrove. This project will offer 47 modern condo residences, sizes range from 668 sq ft – 1,240 sq ft. The best condominium value in the Lower Mainland, The Grand offers you the opportunity to be a part of the charming, established community at Willow Creek.

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811 Carnarvon in downtown New Westminster

811 Carnarvon by Reliance Properties is a new 45-storey condominium tower located in downtown New Westminster. This project will contain 8-storey hotel with 120 guest rooms and 454 market residences. The residential tower is separated from the hotel with a pedestrian link through the property to connect Victoria Street with Eighth Street.  Reliance is seeking to have the hotel span both above and below Blackie Street.

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310 Salter in Port Royal

310 Salter by Aragon Properties is a New condo development located in Port Royal, Queensborough. This project will offer 77 family-friendly mix of condos, lofts, townhomes. At the point where the Fraser River parts lies a master-plan community decades in the making. A 42-acre community, Port Royal is a significant fixture on the New Westminster landscape. This is a true neighbourhood, where families, couples, and individuals grow amongst a diverse range of classic yet modern homes.

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The CJ Cup At Nine Bridges Winners and History

The CJ Cup At Nine Bridges Winners and History First played in 2017 (for the ... Read more.

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Careers in the Outdoors Part V: Interview with a Hotshot

In the age of global warming, wildfires are becoming more widespread, more frequent, and lasting longer than ever before. If you’re interested in saving the planet (or at least mitigating damage) while spending time outside in a high-stakes environment, this might be the career for you. Here’s an inside look at one of the most intense versions of wildland firefighting: the hotshot crew.
What’s your official job title? Where are you stationed?
I would like to remain anonymous. ...

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The South Course at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course Review

The South Course at Arcadia Buffs Grade: A Teachers’ Comments: Unique geometry makes this a ... Read more.

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Cobra F-Max UltraLight Irons – 2018

Cobra F-Max UltraLight Irons – 2018 The Cobra F-Max Ultralight irons feature: Ultralight Configuration-Lighter shafts ... Read more.

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Congrats to These 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Oct. 7)

A huge round of applause for these brand-spanking-new thru-hikers!
Whether you’re going northbound, southbound, or flip-flopping, we want to feature the photo of you crossing the finish line! This week contains photos submitted by hikers who have submitted photos by Oct. 14, 2018.
Want to be included? Send your finish photo, trail name, and finish date to photos@thetrek.co. 
Trail Name: Jack Rabbit
Summit Date: September 24, 2018

Trail Name: Prick
Summit Date: September 7, 2018

Trail Names: Infinity and No Breaks
Summit Date: October 3, ...

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What A Long Strange Trek It’s Been (NY, NJ, & PA)

Every day has been an adventure since I returned to the trail after my surgery! I’ve now hiked over 1,000 miles, and the trail continues to surprise me.

New York
New York was much more scenic than I expected as the trail runs thru several state parks. I saw another bear in New York but this one wasn’t quite as scary as my first encounter since he was behind bars. The trail runs thru a zoo and past the bear cage and hikers are allowed to walk thru the zoo for free! ...

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What I learned from leaving the PCT with only 300 miles left

After 2,350 miles, I ended my 2018 Pacific Crest Trail flip-flop this week at Crater Lake. It wasn’t where I was planning on finishing, but excruciating tendinitis in my right foot forced me to call it a hike. I only had 300 miles left. I was so close...

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The Trail Changes You

It changes you. It’s supposed to.
That’s why we go out there, you know. That’s why we seek out the solitude of the wilderness over and over again. Because it changes us; we need it to. It’s the air we breathe and the only place where we can feel like ourselves now. That’s what it is to me. I go out there because I need to feel that wild and free. I need to wash the filth of the world off of me. ...

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Mom Please Never Let me Hike the Appalachian Trail

“Mom please never let me hike the Appalachian Trail. There will come a day when I will want to hike the Appalachian Trail, but you must not let me.” This is what I told my mom two years ago, while I was hiking the Long Trail. It was nearing the end of the day, during that time of the day which many call golden hour, because everything lights up in a shimmery glow, I was slightly delusional from exhaustion and dehydration and was hiking up a mountain. ...

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OneFoot’s AT Adventure: It’s Life on Steroids

“You’re out there for days, weeks and months by yourself where you have nothing to deal with other than your own thoughts, dreams and especially who you are as a jerk – the way you’ve conducted your life and the way you’ve treated people.  Because the trail is indeed a life changing experience for everyone if they’ll open up and talk to you about it.  One of the mysterious things about hiking the Appalachian Trail is the impact it has on people’s lives.  ...

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Court in the heart of Abbotsford’s City Centre

Court by Heinrichs Developments is a new condo development located in the heart of Abbotsford’s City Centre. The two six-storey buildings merge contemporary architecture with Scandinavian-inspired design to create a refined collection of 153 one to three-bedroom homes. Court is steps from Sevenoaks Shopping Centre and minutes from Abbotsford’s historic downtown core along with the picturesque trails surrounding Mill Lake Park.

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The Comedown from Katahdin

It’s been about a month since I finished my thru-hike. I’ve been wanting to write – wanting to put into words what it all meant to me, but I’ve struggled to pick up the pen (or, you know, keyboard).
The Post-Trail Blues
I’ve struggled with a lot of things, actually. I’d heard of post-trail depression, of course, which is a fairly common state-of-being to go through post-trail. You go from a constant state of zen mixed with euphoria – being pumped full of endorphins on the regular, ...

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Big Sky Man’s Body Recovered From Gallatin River in Yellowstone National Park

he body of a 29-year-old man from Big Sky, Montana was recovered from the Gallatin River in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
On Saturday, Oct 6, a vehicle on U.S. Highway 191 near the Gallatin River was reported abandoned to Yellowstone National Park officials. One day later, a 29-year-old Big Sky man was reported missing to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Associated Press, sheriffs determined that the man had missed two shifts of work. ...

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Mountaineering Mental Preparation: Getting your mind right

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”  -Henry Ford
Picture this… you’re on a  long, uphill slogs on the mountain of your dreams where you are gaining 2,000’ and all you can think is, When is this ever going to end? This is so hard, I am so tired, I cannot take this anymore. You’ve just begun your trek to the next base camp and these negative thoughts are on constant replay in your head and you can’t snap out of it. ...

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The Maryland Challenge – Type 2 Fun

Maryland (Sept. 12 – 13)
14 hours, 38 minutes
The following will describe my experience as well as provide an additional five tips that may aid you in the Maryland Challenge if you ever choose to do so.
Maryland hosts only 41 miles of Appalachian Trail, so a crazy person somewhere had the brilliant idea of making it a thing to walk across the state in one day, 24 hours. For anyone who doesn’t know of the Maryland Challenge previous to this, ...

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Sam Snead’s Swing

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Golf Watch

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Solo Woman: How I Got Good at Being By Myself

Perhaps it started with my journey to Amicalola Falls without a companion, or even a year prior on my first solo road trip to North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway. In recent years, I have embraced my introversion and introspection more and more. On the Appalachian Trail, I often reveled in hiking alone for several hours, or even for the whole day before reaching the comfort of camp and companions.
Following the end of my hike, ...

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Back in the Black: The Basics

Ten things you should always have and seven things you should always practice.

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The Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week: Week of 10/12

This is the season to be gearing up while saving money. We scoured the internet to find the best timely deals on some of our favorite backpacking items- from base layers to tents for up to 50% off.
MSR FreeLite 2 Tent
$219.73
from $439.95: Save 50%
 

 
Big Agnes Rattlesnake sl 1 mtnGLO Tent
$149.73
from $299.95: Save 50%
 

All the features of a ultralight 1-person tent, plus mountain glow.
Patagonia Women’s Down Sweater Vest
$125
from $179: Save 31%

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Reaching the Roof of Africa: How to Hike Mt. Kilimanjaro

owering 19,341 feet above the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. The first ascent was made by German mountaineer Hans Meyer in 1889, when the mountain was part of German East Africa, and has since become a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts who flock to Tanzania each year with hopes of summiting Uhuru Peak and checking off this once-in-a-lifetime achievement from their bucket list.
Despite its colossal stature, ...

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Black Lake Golf Course Review – A Revisit

Black Lake Golf Course Grade: A+ Teacher’s Comments: One of the best public courses in ... Read more.

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Vincero Bellweather Chronograph

  Vincero Bellweather Chronograph Vincero makes a series of reasonably priced “luxury’ style watches. I ... Read more.

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Smokebeard’s Final PCT Gear List and Review

A lot of people have asked me about gear – how many pairs of shoes did I go through, did my tent leak, how was my backpack, that sort of thing.  Here’s a list of the main pieces, along with some smaller trinkets which helped me along my way.  One thing I discovered during the trip was how many people consider gear as single-hike (or even half-hike) disposable.  For instance, a popular brand of ultralight gear warranties its stuff for “one 2500 mile thruhike”.  ...

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