Backpacker Radio # 30: Gummy Bear on Being a Gay, Plus-Sized Hiker, PCT 2019 PSA, and Things to Freak Out About Before a Thru-Hike

n today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, we are joined by Gummy Bear, a 2018 PCT hiker and all around awesome dude.  We do a deep dive on his experience of being a gay and plus size hiker in the trail community.  We chat some about his upcoming Arizona Trail hike.  Chaunce and I deliver the PCT class of 2019 a warning for what they can expect to see in the Sierra this year and why you might want to consider hiking southbound.  ...

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West Virginia’s Sear Ranked 19 In Penultimate Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking

West Virginia University Senior Max Sear currently ranks 19th in the International Division of the ... Read more.

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Becoming Dirty Hiker Trash 2.0

Who's getting back in the long-distance hiking saddle after four years of dreaming, planning, working, and saving?  This girl!

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Mike S. 2019 PCT Gear Vlog

In this video, I list all the gear I’m planning to bring on my PCT thru-hike this year. I’ve had some of these items for years, as my wife and I have thoroughly tested them. Other items are newer territory for me. Watch the video for a full breakdown!
Gear

Osprey Stratos 36
Sea to Summit Tk II Trek
Sea to Summit Aero Pillow
Sea to Summit Comfort Plus
The Trek hat!
Leki Corklight
MSR Hubba Nx 1
Snowpeak 1400 Titanium Cookset and MSR Pocket Rocket 2. ...

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French Lick Resort Pete Dye Course Photo

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Five Bad Days on the PCT and How I Got Through Them

There are plenty of blogs, vlogs, Instagram feeds, and hiker war stories out there which highlight how awesome doing a long-distance hike can be. Everyone has amazing stories and pictures of mountain tops, wild animals, crazy townspeople, funky bars and beautiful sunsets. Everyone says they had a great time, would do it again and regretted nothing. I’d like to share five bad days I had last year. Maybe some of these will happen to you, and maybe these stories will help. ...

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Saving My Thru-Hike Before it Starts

Coming To Terms With My Expectations
Walking up Sassafras Mountain in the early stages of the AT is a beautiful albeit difficult experience. Even more so when the nagging hitch in your leg turns into full blown tendinitis. That was two months ago. Now I’m 5 days away from starting my thru hike and I am still dealing with the repercussions.  My right leg is noticeably weaker than my left leg from avoiding activity that requires my right leg. ...

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In The Mail: TecTecTec ULT-X Laser Rangefinder

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TF Est 1968 Planet Cufflinks

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Planning a Thru-Hike As a Member of the PCT’s 1.6%

Who am I, Anyway?
Not to brag, but I’m a member of the 1%.
Well, probably not the 1% of which you are thinking; I will be a m ember of the 1% of thru-hikers younger than 20. To be completely honest with you, that statistic is actually closer to 1.6%. But even that could be way off—it’s just a number that Mac of Halfway Anywhere extrapolated from a survey 502 PCT hikers.
My name is Sam Cooper, ...

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I Plan to Not Plan: The Greatest Lesson from my Shakedowns

My shakedown hikes taught me the importance of not letting an end mileage goal detract from the journey along the trail. Also learned not to leave my toothbrush out for slugs to crawl on.

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The Problem with Isolation on a Solo Thru-Hike

I’m back. I know, I wasn’t really missed, but I have some serious tea to spill (as the kids these days say). Well, it’s my own tea, and I just feel as though I need to get it off my chest, ya feel? So here goes.
Before I really start this post, I just want to say that isolation can be very healing and beneficial. Just read this article! Spending time alone to get to know yourself is something that you can’t reproduce anywhere or through anything other than being alone under challenging circumstances. ...

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How to Hike the New England Hundred Highest Peaks

You’ve completed the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers and the New England 67 4,000-footers. Spring is in the air, (or should be according to the calendar) and you’re looking for another challenge to take on this summer. Rather than more of the same, you’re intrigued by the less-traveled peaks and hey, what’s another 33 mountains when you’ve already summitted 67 of the highest in New England.
The rules may be the same as all of the other lists in New England, ...

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A New Life at 3 MPH
Hello, I’m Roger Wahler, (trail name: “Old School”, but that can change). I would like to start my introduction as most of you will identify me as a “Senior Citizen”, I will turn 63 while thru-hiking the PCT this year. I like to think of myself as turning 21 for the third time. In my 1st career out of college, I was a Park Ranger. Then my 2nd career was 36 years of working for the US Army all over the world. ...

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The Trek and Garage Grown Gear Present the Thru-Hiking Giveaway!

Welcome to your next gear kit, courtesy of Garage Grown Gear, yours truly, and 19 top-of-the-line cottage-industry backpacking gear brands. This is the Thru Hiking Giveaway. Here we go.
The Details

–The Thru Hiking Giveaway is a collaborative giveaway run by Garage Grown Gear and us here at The Trek.
-The Thru Hiking giveaway will run from February 27th – March 13th.
-At the end of the giveaway, we will select three winners who will receive a combination of over $4,000 in prizes. ...

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HSBC Women’s World Championship Preview 2019

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Book Review: “When You Find My Body”; The Tragic Story of Gerry Largay

When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
Author: Dee Dauphinee
MSRP: $26.95 (240 pages. Release date June 2019)
Publisher: Down East Books
The story of thru-hiker Gerry “Inchworm” Largay was captured in headlines: lost on the Appalachian Trail in 2013, a massive but futile search, and the chance discovery of her body in 2015.
Maine author and explorer Dee Dauphinee, in his meticulously crafted book When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail, ...

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Mental Preparation: Letting Go of My Job to Hike the PCT

“What do I do about my job?”
This question plagues many aspiring thru-hikers. I am one of them.
In less than three months, on May 22, I will be starting my journey from the US/Mexico border, making my best attempt to walk (vigorously!) straight through to Canada. In terms of gear and physical fitness, I am ready to go. If I had to start my hike today, I literally could do it and survive just fine. ...

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Glen Oaks Golf Course Review

Glen Oaks Golf Course Review Glen Oaks Golf CourseGrade: CTeachers’ Comments: A good muni. Short. ... Read more.

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New Survey Threatens Mount Tecumseh’s Status as a NH 4,000-Footer

Mount Tecumseh, a member of New Hampshire’s venerable Four Thousand Footer Club, just doesn’t measure up anymore.
A recent digital survey found that the mountain is 3,995 feet, not the long-assumed height of 4,003.
And wait. There’s more.
Larry Garland, who made the discovery during his work for the Appalachian Mountain Club, has measured 26 of the 48 (now 47?) White Mountains considered to be 4,000 feet or higher. Will more icons fall?
So what’s a passionate peakbagger to do? ...

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The Honda Classic Preview 2019

The Honda Classic Preview 2019 The Honda Classic Preview 2019Dates: February 25 – March 3, ... Read more.

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Greg Norman Performance Golf Sweater

Greg Norman Performance Golf Sweater This Greg Norman Performance Golf Sweater is lined for wind ... Read more.

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A Late February Round In Michigan

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Another Day Spent Debating Gear Selections

To all the people who reached out to me after my last post, Thank You.  Your thoughtful words of encouragement warm my heart every time I think of them.  I am feeling much better these days and am excited to start hiking in two weeks.  With that in mind, I thought I’d share a little insight into some of the new gear I am taking with me and why.  Technically, I didn’t neeeeed to buy anything new except maybe some shoes; ...

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Congress Permanently Authorizes Land and Water Conservation Fund

The US House of Representatives passed a major conservation bill Tuesday that permanently authorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund and designates more than one million acres of land for wilderness protection.
The vote was 363-62, and the measure goes to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. The Senate passed the measure 92-8 in early February.
Permanent authorization of the conservation fund is a big step as the fund, which was created in the 1960s, ...

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Baptism of Appalachian Trail Rain

Sobs wracked through my chest and I tried to hold the deluge of tears and emotion. Fourteen days on trail during one of the wettest winters in Georgia history only allowed two days of reprieve from the bone chilling precipitation. I was no stranger to living in shades of damp for weeks at at a time, but this time I had a family in the rear view mirror.
Mile after mile was not marked by romantic vistas or other hikers for days, ...

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AT 2019 Gear List

Alright! It is time for me to go over all of my gear. This is going to be a lengthy post because I put a good amount of thought into my gear for this hike and I’ll explain why I like a few of my main pieces of gear. Let’s get started….
Backpack – Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla is a lightweight backpack designed to hold 40 liters of gear. There is one main compartment, ...

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Gear that made it

Everyone starts the same way: unknowing, feeling their way through the dark. And, everyone’s start and end photos are remarkably similar to other hikers’. In the beginning there are sleeping bags, tents and sleeping pads strapped to the outsides of packs. Hikers are eager, with slightly fuller cheeks. At the end everything looks more efficient, and the people more confident. Sometimes hikers are unrecognizable. Everything, from the baby fat on their cheeks to the pack itself, ...

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Losing & Gaining: Depression, Surgeries, & Regeneration

Well hello there, Trek Folk!
I must say, it has been over a year since I last updated this blog. I feel guilty about letting it go to the wayside, but it might have been for the best.
Why did I vanish? A few things:

Post-Trail Depression sucks worse than my already-diagnosed clinical depression and GAD; it was just a cherry on top of that sad sundae.
I couldn’t hike due to my injured leg.
I didn’t have health insurance to get it fixed. ...

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Overcoming the Desire to Quit During a Thru-Hike

We've all been there. The trail is covered in an absurd amount of snow, sleeping on a worn out foam pad for weeks on end, one more bite away from vomiting up you're hundredth meal of dehydrated mashed potatoes. Backpacking is hard. So what keeps us on trail, trudging on? Experienced backpackers give their insights on what keeps them moving forward on long distance treks.

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Head down and heading NOBO!

Six days out of the first week were rainy with over an estimated 9”of rain on the AT. Walking home (from Maine) told me he heard there was 11 minutes of sunlight since last Sunday, I believe I witnessed 5 of them! My goal was to stay true to tenting, but with highs in the upper thirties and inches of rain falling every night, I adjusted my plan accordingly, that’s to say I sheltered hopped! Also thunderous storms aren’t nearly as frightening in a shelter! ...

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Twelve Days Out (First Aid, Toiletries, & Glasses, Oh My)

Twelve Days
*changes pants*
The time has flown by so quickly and now I have only twelve days to prepare for a 2,200 mile adventure. There are so many things that I kept putting off saying to myself, “Ahh it’ll get done, you have the time, don’t stress about it right now.”  Well, I am telling you folks right now that SHIT DOES NOT GET DONE BY ITSELF.
Work, work, work, work, work, work
My schedule until recently has been pretty limited to bartending my butt off to make as much money as possible before I leave and reading the last few books on my reading list. ...

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From Section Hiker to Thru-Hiker

The first time I set foot on the AT, I was 23, and I was accompanied by my boyfriend, Burt, and our Norwegian Elkhound, Lola.  It was our first time ever backpacking, but we felt relatively confident to try a section hike because we loved hiking, and we loved camping.  As separate activities… I grew up with the central West Virginia woods as my playground, and had spent a significant portion of my life running around barefoot in the woods, ...

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Goals vs. Expectations: Let’s Talk About It

Often, we set all types of expectations for our life. We make them for ourselves, relationships, and what we think our future should look like. Based on a personal study (which has no research) expectations we set turn out the way we want 1/10 times. In my opinion, we set our expectations too high. This causes us to feel let down and frustrated.
How do we avoid being let down?
The simple answer, change your mindset. ...

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So, Are You a Real Hiker? Are You an Authentic Pilgrim?

Are you a Real Hiker?  Some version of these questions has been raised before, during, or after every longer hike we’ve done.   Sometimes it takes the form of jokes told strolling down the trail, or as a friendly, philosophical discussion around a campfire or the dinner table in an albergue.   Other times it morphs into a heated debate.   If you’ve found the courage to attempt anything life-changing or different, chances are you’ve encountered at least one detractor along the way.  ...

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Bayer, Beurmann, Friedrich, Mengert Elected to Michigan Golf Hall of Fame

Bayer, Beurmann, Friedrich, Mengert Elected to Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Foursome Elected to Michigan ... Read more.

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HSBC Women’s World Championship Winners and History

Inaugurated in 2008, the HSBC Women’s World Championship is a limited field event held in ... Read more.

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Titleist Pro V1 – 2019

Titleist Pro V1 – 2019 Titleist continues to refine the legendary Pro V1 with the ... Read more.

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Shakespeare, Me, and the AT

A bit of info about me and the AT just weeks before I set of for Amicola Falls

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Hiking Among Grizzlies

When we hiked the PCT in 2017 and bear safety was discussed I would always comment that black bears (which are the most prevalent species on the PCT) don’t scare me that much and that they can be avoided with a bit of common sense. However, I would follow that up with the statement that grizzly bears, on the other hand, scare me very much.
With the majority of my hiking experience prior to the PCT being in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, ...

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Getting Down to Crunch Time and We’re Getting Pumped!

13 days! Ooh boy.  Deep breathes, now. Let’s do this!
We’ve been busy, folks!
Raiding  Sam’s Club for snacks, taking advantage of local supermarkets deals and we’ve been bringing all of gear pieces together and finding their homes in our packs.  Our clothes are sprayed with Permethrin and we’re super-gluing Velcro pieces to the back of our shoes. All is well, as it can be, for one chapter of our lives to end and this new chapter to begin. ...

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My First Blog Post: A Day in the Life I have yet to Live.

Done with the Worrying, onto the Dreaming.
My First Blog Post. I’m a little tired of reading articles drenched in angst, vigorously blended with excitement and slowly seeped into the unknown. I’m a little tired of obsessing over gear and food and logistics. I’m a little tired of the couldas shouldas and mightas. This description is pretty accurate for how it feels to prepare for and probably to walk the PCT. So I want to write about something else. ...

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Sunrise on Blood Mountian with Artemis on the Trail

The pitch black morning stung my nose with freezing air as I picked my way across crunching frozen mud under foot. The headlamp turned the frosty dirty ground into glittering jewels decking out fresh bear tracks. When my dusty trekking pole touched the claw indent I quickly looked back over my shoulder to the short trail I just huffed up from the slumbering shelter.  It was three thirty in the morning and I just knew my tramily heard me packing so early. ...

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Resupply, Food, and Final Gear Changes

One month to go, and it’s getting down to the little details. So far, the most common questions I get from people about my thru-hike pertain to food. Here’s my attempt at clearing that up!
Isaac and I have decided to conquer resupply mostly by just purchasing food in the towns near the trail, but we’re going to send mail drops to a few locations. I began researching the best place to send these packages, but quickly found that most of the research had already been done for me here. ...

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Bears, Noro, and Lyme: What to Worry About (or not) on Your Thru-Hike

So, you’re planning to head out on trail for a long walk. Maybe even a thru-hike of one of the Triple Crown trails — the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail.
You’ve probably gotten a lot of questions from people who think you are out of your mind, many of which begin with, “Aren’t you afraid of…”
Veteran thru-hikers will tell you that while there are inevitable dangers on trail, stereotypical fears are usually overblown. ...

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NBO Oman Open Winners and History

2019 marks the second year for the NBO Oman Open. In 2018, the National Bank ... Read more.

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Honda Classic Winners and History

The Honda Classic was founded in 1972 as Jackie Gleasons’ Inverrary Classic. Gleason was a ... Read more.

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Cleveland Launcher CBX Irons – 2019

Cleveland Launcher CBX Irons – 2019 The Cleveland Launcher CBX Irons feature: Tour Zip Grooves ... Read more.

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West Virginia Golf Finishes Third At Seminole Intercollegiate

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Feb. 24, 2018) – Junior Etienne Papineau led the way in the second straight tournament ... Read more.

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Lessons Learnt From a Back Garden Campout

I've now spent a grand total of two nights in my tent. For these first nights I opted for the very exotic location of my parents back garden.

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Pacific Crest Trail Hike in 20 Minutes

It’s been a minute (or a few months) since I’ve shared any Pacific Crest Trail-related updates here. While my remaining blog posts await to polished due to general procrastination, I promise I haven’t been completely idle.
Instead of blogging, I made a push to edit my footage together into a 20 minute video. Last week, I FINALLY completed my video of our 1500 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018! While it’s impossible to capture every single moment of our hike, ...

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First Day Jitters And Tornadoes

Day 1
Today brought a lot of emotions. I woke up excited and nervous. As I made my way to Amicalola Falls to sign in, the nerves gave way to happiness and then quickly to sadness as the weather went from bad to worse.
Tornadoes
The weather forecast Went from rain to possible tornadoes pretty quick. The AT ridge runners suggested waiting 24hrs to start. The last thing you want to do is get blown away on your first night out there… or worse. ...

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My Complete AT Gear List (Base Weight: 14 lbs)

Here's a no-frills breakdown of my 14 lb (6.4 kg) base weight, complete with photos of and links to each piece of gear.

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Second Thoughts and Pre-Hike Blues

I had a plan.  And it was a solid one too.  I would study for the GMAT while working, apply to PhD programs, quit my job in March to hike the AT with my husband and then start school when I got back.  Sure, ten years had passed since I took the GMAT for business school, and we have a mortgage so it’s not like we can just dump our place and wander the east coast for six months, ...

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What I’ll Be Eating on the Trail

When I attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail this year, I’ve estimated that I will be burning between 4,600 and 6,300 calories per day while hiking. With this in mind, the 3 to 5 days of food that I’ll be carrying for each section of the trail I hike, will need to be lightweight, nutritious, and calorie dense. Most thru-hikers resupply at towns along the way, but many towns have no more than a gas station convenience store or something like a dollar store where the selection of food is limited and, ...

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Frigid & loafing in Sierra Vista

We were  somewhere near the Mexican border when the snow started to settle on our tents…
This is a pretty good imperial stout, he thinks, setting down the paper cup next to last night’s left over chicken and ribs, congealing in a pool of white gravy and sticky sweet BBQ sauce.
The last piece of deep fried catfish seems incongruous among the bones.
But so was the blanket of white stuff in the high desert.  It was quite something though to witness that majesty.  ...

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Chaunce’s Cold Weather Clothing for the Appalachian Trail

My latest video gives you a run-down of how I plan to stay warm and fight off the cold weather in my early months on the AT. If you classify yourself as a “cold sleeper”, definitely watch the full video!
Base Layer:
For undergarments, I’m bringing a Lululemon Sports Bra, one pair of Exofficio Underwear, and three pairs of Darn Tough Socks. I’m hoping to keep one pair of fresh, non-crusty socks to wear to sleep! ...

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Backpacker Radio Community Show #1: Advice to Prospective Thru-Hikers

oday’s show is a special edition, an experiment, and a community-sourced show, all rolled into one giant tortilla, hiker trash style. A few months ago, I put a call out to our bloggers and vloggers to share their top tips for someone who’s about to embark on a thru-hike. Tis the season.
As you will see, this advice runs the gamut, and can often even be contradictory to one another. The reason for this is simple, ...

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Expecting Life to Never Be the Same

Sunlight slips through the window, which is no larger than a couple square feet and rests within a painted cinder block wall; the same type of wall one would find in grade school. The floor is similar; no carpet or hardwood floors, only smooth and painted concrete. Light of a new day shines from the window and illuminates my little room. I’m awakened each morning by the sound of my phone alarm. I routinely grab my phone to turn off the alarm then check my bookmarks for a countdown timer. ...

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Prepping for the CDT by mostly just thinking about grizzly bears

In less than two months I will be hopping on a plane to Tucson, Arizona.
After I take a Greyhound to Lordsburg, then sit in a van for three hours heading down an infamously rough road to the Crazy Cook Monument, I will start my NOBO CDT thru-hike. With a plane ticket and shuttle to the trail booked and paid for (thanks Continental Divide Trail Coalition!), it’s starting to feel very real.
I feel like this trail has been a long time coming. ...

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What Hiking for Cause Changes in your Preparations

Some free spirits embark on thru-hikes with very little preparation and somehow miraculously make it to the end in perfect health and happiness. For the rest of us, the months before departing on a longer hike can disappear in a blur of activities and preparations. These can include:
1. Choosing a trail and deciding when and where to start
2. Pouring over maps and trying to guesstimate a working itinerary
3. Deciding whether to create re-supply boxes or not
4. ...

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Golf Ball Liquor Decanter

Golf Ball Liquor Decanter Ridiculous Golf Item of the Week

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Changes in Technology on the Trail for Old Farts

There’s no doubt that technological advances have changed life on the trail. Many people equate technology with electronics, but there’s much more to it than cell phones, music, and podcasts. Trail life is hardly even recognizable to those who thru-hiked trails as recently as the 80s. But looking at the average age of the current class of thru-hikers, that’s a lifetime ago. The little whipper snappers of today have no memory of the days when we thru-hiked, ...

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Fear and Stoke

A few nights ago I awoke at 2:00 AM in a panic. Thoughts started racing through my head. Mice in shelters. Bears. Oh god, I haven’t practiced hanging my bear bag yet. I’m going to get hypothermia. Should I get a pair of down booties? Or a liner? I’m definitely going to forget to sleep with my water filter if it’s freezing. Hmm. Giardia. I should practice pitching my tent in the pouring rain. I should bring extra leggings. ...

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Chance of Bad Weather: Going Heavy Gear List

The 2019 PCT year could be a rough weather year
After talking with a number of trekkers that have quite a bit more long distance trekking experience than I do, many people go with ultralight gear with base weights of 7-10 pounds. Since I assume that embarking on the PCT in early March is already a little more risky than starting this journey in late April or early May, it will likely be a more difficult journey on the PCT. ...

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How a 9-5 Job Led Me to a Thru-Hike of the PCT

The Questions
As I’m preparing for my thru-hike of the PCT this summer I’m getting all the usual questions. Are you going alone? How long does that take? What about your job? Aren’t you scared? But what about going to the bathroom? What do you eat?
 
These questions are easy because they’re practical. I’ve either extensively researched or inherently know most of the answers. The harder question (always from people who are deeply invested) inevitably follows—Why? ...

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Golf Course Desegregation Cases

Golf Course Desegregation Cases As with most public facilities in the south (and elsewhere) in ... Read more.

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Puerto Rico Open Winners and History

The Puerto Rico Open is the first PGA Tour Tournament held in Puerto Rico, and ... Read more.

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The Art of Shaving Travel Kit

The Art of Shaving Travel Kit The Art of Shaving offers the “4 Elements of ... Read more.

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Trail Correspondents Episode 3: Thru-Hike Preparation

reparing for a thru-hike can be a maddening experience.  When it comes to overhauling your life to spend upwards of a half year, on foot, in the backcountry, where does one even begin to make sure they’re crossing all of their ts and dotting all their i’s prior to stepping foot on trail.  That is precisely the subject of today’s episode.
So- how are our hikers going about this process?  Let’s find out.  First you’ll hear from our AT hikers, ...

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Cedar Ridge in Port Moody

Cedar Ridge by Allaire Living and Headwater Living is a new townhouse development located in Port Moody. This project will offer a collection of 28 executive3 and 4 bedroom townhomes. Live in the heart of a thriving suburban neighbourhood with modern amenities including a flagship supermarket, access to the Evergreen SkyTrain line, and an eclectic cluster of shops and restaurants all just minutes from home.

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My 5 Biggest Fears for the AT

Bears? Snakes? What is there to be afraid of on the Appalachian Trail?

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How to Bikepack Across Ohio on the Ohio to Erie Trail

Bikepacking the Ohio to Erie Trail
Length: 326 miles
Location: The trail runs from the Ohio River in Cincinnati to Lake Erie in Cleveland
Trail Type: Out and back or shuttle
Scenery: A variety from urban to riparian corridor to rolling farmland and back
Trail Overview
The Ohio to Erie Trail (OTET) crosses the state of Ohio on a diagonal, from Cincinnati in the southwest, through Columbus and on through Akron and Cleveland. The vast majority (app. ...

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Honda LPGA Thailand Preview 2019

Honda LPGA Thailand Preview 2019 Honda LPGA Thailand Winners and History LPGA TRAVELS TO SOUTHEAST ... Read more.

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WGC Mexico Preview 2019

WGC Mexico Preview 2019 Dates: February 18-24, 2019 Where: Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, ... Read more.

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Puma Golf Men’s 2019 Rotation 1/4 Zip

Puma Golf Men’s 2019 Rotation 1/4 Zip Puma’s quarter zip pullover for 2019 features: 94% ... Read more.

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Calendar Year Triple Crown: 8000 Miles. 3 Trails. 1 Year.

Calendar Year Triple Crown
– Pacific Crest Trail ~ 2700 miles
– Continental Divide Trail ~ 3100 miles
– Appalachian Trail ~ 2200 miles
 
8000 miles. 3 trails. 1 year.
 
To start, I will be kicking off from Campo, CA on the Pacific Crest Trail. My permit is active on February 25th and I intend to begin as close to that date as possible, weather and travel conditions permitting.

 
Numbers, Numbers, Numbers
Let’s break those numbers down a bit. ...

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Kira in West Coquitlam

Kira by Woodbridge Homes is a new 6-storey condo development located in West Coquitlam. This project will offer 116, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes, sizes range from 542 to 1136 sq ft. Live where life continues to evolve, with urban amenities, recreation, schools, and nature in the neighbourhood. A five-minute walk to SkyTrain and access to major highways quickly link you to Burnaby, Port Moody, and downtown Vancouver. Kira inspires you to live brilliantly. The development is scheduled for completion in 2021.

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Five Road Richmond

Five Road Richmond by Anthem is a new townhouse development located at No. 5 Road & Steveston Highway in Richmond. This project will offer a collection of 47 West Coast Contemporary 3 and 4 bedroom family townhomes enriched by public art and a private park, in the growing Ironwood neighbourhood. Enjoy living minutes from destinations that mean the most to you.

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Amira in Uptown Neighbourhood of New Westminster

Amira by Alpha Beta Developments and Domus Homes is a new 6-storey condo development located in in the vibrant uptown neighbourhood of New Westminster. This project will offer 41 modern apartments, features one, two, and three-bedrooms homes, sizes range from 613-1,020 sqft. The development is scheduled for completion in 2020.

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Five Things That Did Not Work: Appalachian Trail 2018

I had 130 days to try out gear, routines, eating habits, sleeping set-ups, etc.  This list talks about the top five things that did not work for me on the trail, a follow up post to the 5 things that worked.  

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Honda LPGA Thailand Winners and History

Played since 2006, the Honda LPGA Thailand is part of the LPGA’s global outreach program. ... Read more.

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PCT thru-hike TO DO LIST

Congratulations on the decision to thru-hike one of the great long-distance trails in the United States of America, the Pacific Crest Trail. That was the easy part, the decision! You may have been planning your thru-hike for years, or just decided on impulse to thru-hike, or you may have completed a thru-hike recently or in the past and you are now ready for the PCT. You are going to be either living in the USA/Canada or live on the other side of the world travelling to the Northern/Southern Terminus to start your thru-hike, ...

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Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track Golf Ball

Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track Golf Ball The three lines on the Triple Track are ... Read more.

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Sources of information, inspiration, and motivation (to plan a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail)

Before hitting the trail I have asked countless questions about what I am really getting myself into. To answer this question I have done my own research on just about anything I could think of for the trail. In an effort to help others learn about what I am doing I figured I would pass on the sources I have learned from. These are some of the many resources I have used while I am  preparing for my 2019 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. ...

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On the Topic of Having to Keep Your Thru-Hiking Plans Quiet

I decided I was going to be a part of the class of 2019 last April. Started making plans began about eight months ago.
I printed out the Halfmile overview maps and spent a whole night looking at them over and over again.
I started reading everything I could get my hands on about the PCT online.
Set a bunch of reminders for November 14th. I was going to get that March 31st start date, damn it!
  ...

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Dan’s Top 5 Pieces of Gear for a PCT Thru-Hike

In this video, Dan shares his top 5 favorite pieces of gear that he carried with him on his SOBO PCT thru hike. His list is comprised of no-fuss, no-frills, dependable essentials. Gear made the list if:

He genuinely enjoyed using it! The item did its job and Dan didn’t have to fuss with it or think about it while hiking.
He wouldn’t hesitate to bring it with him on the PCT again.

#5: Outdoor Research Sun Runner Hat
This hat provides excellent coverage all around. ...

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Rain, hearts, trail names and adventures to come on the AT

On rainy days in Tennessee, I like to sit in my room listening to the pitter patter of rain trickling down the roofing as I gorge my belly with excessive mugs of hot tea and mixed fruit. Music drums in the background like a soundtrack to my small, silent moment with the rain. As she reaches my window, wind howls against this old house. She breathes out age like a 100 year old mountain, and then she climbs back into place. ...

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Julie’s YouTube Gear Shakedown

My Appalachian Trail 2019 Gear List Video
After posting My Appalachian Trail Gear List Video on YouTube, I received a ton of feedback from not only my viewers, but also past Appalachian Trail thru-hikers as well.  I am the type of person who soaks in all of the advice I can get.  Since I have only been a day hiker and weekend backpacker thus far, their expert advise has been much appreciated.  I definitely took everyone’s suggestions into consideration while also keeping in mind what items I personally need to be comfortable while out on trail.  ...

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The Moment I Knew I was Going to Thru-hike

It was October 2015
2015 was a rough year for me. I was in my junior year of college; stuck in a degree that didn’t inspire me; depressed and anxious; wanting, needing so badly for something to change in my life. I had gone through a transition that had left me with no community and little to no support. I was in the worst place I’ve ever been, a hell of my own creation and I didn’t see a way out of it. ...

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Exploring the History of the Pacific Crest Trail

Every year the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. Along its 2,650-mile length stretching from Canada to Mexico, the PCT winds through five National Monuments, six National Parks, five state parks, 25 National Forest units, and 48 Federal Wilderness areas. Surrounded by such ancient beauty it’s easy to forget that the trail itself is a human creation. This simple dirt path is the result of decades of meticulous research, ...

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President Warren G. Harding, Golfer

President Warren G. Harding, Golfer Warren G. Harding of Ohio was president from 1921 to ... Read more.

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For Reals

All the planning and excruciatingly  long twelve months have passed since I started training and to hike the AT. It seemed like forever and I had second thoughts that I was planning too long in advance for this epic journey! At the end of the day, I wouldn’t have done it any differently. Like planning any fun event in life, the anticipation is a huge part of the excitement. Planning and achieving my physical and mental conditioning became a nice gradual process. ...

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WGC-Mexico Championship Winners and History

WGC-Mexico Championship Winners and History The WGC-Mexico Championship at Doral is one of four World Golf ... Read more.

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Which Presidents Played Golf?

Which Presidents Played Golf? If horse racing is the sport of kings, then golf is ... Read more.

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Callaway Epic Flash Fairway Wood

Callaway Epic Flash Fairway Wood The latest and hottest fairway woods from Callaway feature: Callaway ... Read more.

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Papineau Leads WVU At Florida Gators Invitational

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  (Feb. 17, 2018) – Junior Etienne Papineau posted a top-15 finish to lead the way ... Read more.

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Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tickets Go On Sale Monday, February 18

Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tickets Go On Sale Monday, ... Read more.

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Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Brand-New ACL (The Story & How My Hike Prep Changes)

It was dead at the bar yesterday, and I figured if anyone was watching me through the security cameras, they wouldn’t quite mind if I was doing some stretches and squats. I spent an awkward few seconds trying to grab the bottom of my foot for a quad stretch and I had to angle my knee and hip out to the side in order to grasp on to my shoe. It kind of worked. My knee doesn’t fold all the way like it used to, ...

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Answering That Question: My Reasons for Hiking the AT

True freedom is a straight line and a goal. Also, I promised the AT I'd be back. Read about a few of my many reasons for hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019 here!

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Looking into the unknown can be scary

7 days till I ski the American Birkie, 10 days till I’m on a plane to Europe for six weeks of ski touring, and 58 days till I start the CDT – needless to say, I’m in full freak-out mode! Everyday I ask myself what I should be doing to prepare? Do I have all my gear? Am I ready to ski 55 km (34.2 miles) in a single go? All these questions to which I have no answer. ...

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Why I’m Ditching “Real Life” to Thru-hike the AT

Hi. I’m Brian. For the past six years, I’ve been working as an animator director during the day and blogging about food at night. I’ve managed to design a pretty sweet life for myself, and I am truly grateful for all that I have.
A lot is going to change, however, when I head to Amicalola State Park in a few weeks to pick up my thru-hiker tag. I’ll be trading in a cushy job and an extremely comfortable lifestyle for trudging up mountains and sleeping on the ground as I journey Northbound on the Appalachian Trail to Mount Katahdin. ...

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Going Solo

When I have been explaining to others about me hiking the PCT, another big question that is asked other than the big “why” is “is someone going with you?” I tell them I am going solo. In response, they are concerned about my safety, since I am a small young woman. They see a tiny, blonde, college student that doesn’t look like she belongs in the woods. They couldn’t be more wrong. I have been adventurous and playing in the woods since I have been able to walk. ...

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Par 4 Golf Socks

Par 4 Golf Socks Ridiculous Golf Item Of The Week

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An Overview of Austin’s Violet Crown Trail and Other Urban-Accessed Trails

The following is a guest post by Alex Murphy
Imagine walking out of your downtown apartment, stepping onto a trail, and ending up miles outside the city. While trails such as the PCT and AT come close to major metro areas, there’s a new push to create long trails with easier access to the heart of urban areas.
Trails are connecting cities and small towns throughout the state of New York, and allowing Southern Californians to walk from the Los Angeles area to up north along the coast. ...

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Whimsical Woman’s Pacific Crest Trail Gear List

Are you just beginning your PCT thru-hike gear essentials research? Are you putting finishing touches on your carefully cultivated set of gear? Maybe you’e a gear junkie that just likes to watch videos about gear…
No matter where you are in the journey, my latest video provides an in-depth review of the items I carried on my 2,650 mile trek. I cover the basics (think: backpack and sleep system), my kitchen set-up, specific gear I carried through Sierra Nevada, ...

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Travis Kauffman, Trail Runner Who Killed Mountain Lion with Bare Hands, Details Attack

31-year-old Travis Kauffman, the Colorado trail runner who killed a mountain lion with his bare hands, spoke publicly for the first time on February 14th, 10 days after the attack that left him with more than 20 stitches in his face and wrist.
Kauffman began his run in Lorrey State Park, heading out for an anticipated 12-15 miles. About 1/4 mile after taking a spur off the West Ridge Trail, he heard pine needles rustling. When he turned to look, ...

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I’m Ready! And So, So, So Not Ready.

I need to pick up boxes for resupply.
I should make my eggs before I move.
I can’t make the eggs; I packed my pots and pans already.
Who’s gonna take care of my plants?
I need to cancel the internet before I get billed for another month.
I wonder what my trail name will be.
I hope I don’t get a duo trail name because I’m hiking with someone, like Rocky and Bullwinkle.
Would I be Rocky or Bullwinkle? ...

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Dangers on the Trail

Two of the most asked questions I get from people when I tell them about my Appalachian Trail thru-hike plans are: “Will you be going alone?” and “Are you going to bring a gun?”. There are some dangers, but a day on the Appalachian Trail is less dangerous than you might think.
There are wild creatures that I might encounter on the Appalachian Trail such as The American Black bear, Timber rattlesnake, and the Copperhead snake, ...

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Ray Mitchell’s North-South Winter Golf Tournament

I recently received in the mail this very interesting photocopy of a program cover for ... Read more.

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Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Raffle Features Rounds At Crystal Downs, Barton Hills

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Raffle Features Rounds At Crystal Downs, Barton Hills 2019 Raffle ... Read more.

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Sunski Taraval Polarized Sunglasses

Sunski Taraval Polarized Sunglasses Protect your eyes on the course while looking stylish. These Sunski ... Read more.

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All the Gear and No Idea: Part One

Here is my first attempt to talk about every hikers favourite topic: hiking gear!
A lot of my gear hasn’t been properly road tested yet so for now I wanted to explain a bit about what I’ve got and why I’ve got it.
In the beginning
For a year and a half my thru-hiking plans existed only in my head, in this time I didn’t make any physical, financial or even verbal commitments to my hike. ...

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Backpacker Radio # 29: Valentine’s Day 2.0 with Grizzly + Jenna, Tent Orgies, and How to Hike 30-Miles in a Day

n today’s special Valentine’s Day episode of Backpacker Radio, we sit down with Grizzly and Jenna, a couple due to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail this year.  We learn about how they plan to keep the love alive in the midst of 3,000 miles of backpacking.  We also breakdown how to hike 30 miles in a day, and talk a whole lot about orgies on trail. It’s a very sexy show, so grab the chocolate and the oysters, ...

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Collision Course: How the Appalachian Trail met Me

How did a Brit with little-to-zero interest in Hiking end up on the Appalachian Trail in the summer of 2013 and how did that redefine everything he thought was important?
What got me to the AT in 2013?
Every step of my journey to where I find myself at this moment has been a series of ‘why nots?’ and ‘give it a go’s!’ With less than 7 weeks until I place my feet firmly on the southern terminus of Springer Mountain and start a 2,000 mile trek to Mount Katahdin, ...

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The Oaks West Coquitlam

The Oaks West Coquitlam by Strand is a new 6-storey condo development located in a quiet family-friendly neighbourhood of West Coquitlam. The Oaks offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with high ceilings, spacious floorplans, and calm, beautiful interiors that create an authentic sense of home within the city. It’s a lifestyle here. A place created for living, the way you want. More than 28,000 square feet of welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces invite you to live beyond the walls of your home.

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DLX on Third in Nanaimo

DLX on Third by Wertman Development Corporation is new condo development located just minutes away from downtown Nanaimo. This project will offer 181 units of gorgeous, modern living. Design. Live. Experience. Where urban form, function and affordability all meet. Space designed for you encompassing a crisp, clean, modern environment allowing the freedom to be yourself, surrounded by amenities you need and desire to make life easy.

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Camden at the Falls

Camden at the Falls by Aquilini Investment Group is a new single-family home development located at The Falls Golf Course in Chilliwack. This project will offer 47 single-family homes, sizes range from 1,343 to 3,266 square feet. Perched on the side of a mountain, your windows will open onto views that will inspire envy. Masterfully crafted, each spacious home will provide a perfect setting for rest and relaxation, or entertainment and enjoyment, with every detail considered.

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2019 Genesis Open Preview

2019 Genesis Open Preview Dates: February 11-17, 2019 Where: Pacific Palisades, CaliforniaCourse: The Riviera Country ... Read more.

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Genesis Open Winners and History

Genesis Open Winners and History The Genesis Open is the latest incarnation of the venerable ... Read more.

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Izod Microtwill Golf Pants

Izod Microtwill Golf Pants The Izod Microtwill golf pants feature a flat front with stretching, ... Read more.

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Do Your Shoes Fit? Common Shoe Fit Problems and Solutions

Footwear Woes
I have worked at REI for the past two years and in my time there I have seen a lot of messed up feet. Blisters, bunions, and busted toes are common occurrences in my position. What’s worse is that most of the time such issues are completely preventable with correctly fitting shoes and socks. So here I have assembled a helpful guide on how shoes should “pragmatically” fit along with common footwear issues and how to solve them. ...

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Finish my last two years of college, or hike a long trail? I’ll take the latter.

Stuck in a rut
I think we’ve all been there at some point in our lives. The constant struggle of juggling expectation, obligation, and reality. It has become the new norm for college-aged kids like myself; go to school, get the degree, and get the job. It’s simple enough but not satisfying enough for me. This brings me to an excerpt from famed transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau in his book Walden. “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, ...

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US Senate Renews Land and Water Conservation Fund

The US Senate passed a broad public lands conservation bill on Tuesday that includes permanent authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and designation of more than one million acres of land for wilderness protection.
The bipartisan vote was 92 to 8.
The bill goes to the House, where it also has bipartisan support.
The conservation fund, which has supported recreation and conservation projects in all 50 states since the 1960s, expired in September when Congress failed to extend it. ...

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Travel Nurse to Thru-hiker Intro

Heya, I’m Ashley!
Exactly 18 days ago I made a very brash, spur of the moment decision to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Oh yeah, and I start next month! Follow me along my journey that I was totally unprepared for!
A little introduction is in order.
So about me: I’m 27 years old, mother to an eight year old Tabby cat, and was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida.
I’ve been a Registered Nurse for over five years, ...

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Riverstone Place in Downtown Nanaimo

Riverstone Place by Platinum Properties Group is a new 6-storey new residential building development located at 20 Barsby Avenue, Nanaimo. This project will offer 90 market condominiums, features 1- bedroom, 1- bedroom + den, and 2- bedroom homes located close to the waterfront and forested walking and biking trails. A short 20-minute flight from downtown Vancouver, yet with fresh sea air and an abundance of world-class recreation at your doorstep, Riverstone Place feels like a world away.

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How to Hike the Trail With No Experience

Hitting a long distance hiking trail this season? Never backpacked a day in your life? Sounds a lot like me.
When I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2016, the longest hike I’d ever done was a whopping 6 miles. I’d never camped in the backcountry. I’d never used my camp stove. I’d definitely never pooped in the woods! Needless to say, I started out with everything to learn and nothing to lose.
The fact that I was completely inexperienced beforehand didn’t stop me, ...

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Alternative Thru-Hike Training Plan – No Walking Required

Conventional wisdom says that to prepare for a thru-hike, I should be walking around with my loaded pack. A LOT.  But I live in downtown Seattle, so I already walk everywhere.  I walk to the grocery store. I walk to work sometimes. I walk to the bus. I walk to go shopping. I walk to visit friends, and I walk if I want to do, well, anything.  To be fair, I do go on shakedown hikes with friends, ...

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Katahdin and Beyond: The Best Hikes in Maine’s Baxter State Park

With more that 200,000 acres of wilderness and over 200 miles of trails, Baxter State Park (BSP) offers some of the best hiking in the eastern US. Katahdin draws most of the attention in the park since it serves as the Northern Terminus of the AT as well as Maine’s highest summit. While Katahdin is certainly worth exploring, miles of trails and over 40 peaks reward hikers with some of the northeast’s finest scenery.
1)  Katahdin- Hamlin Loop
Distance: 10.8 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trailhead: Roaring Brook

Without a doubt, ...

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Training for the PCT in the Pacific Northwest: Lake to Lake

Some favorite lake hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, from an aspiring thru-hiker heading out onto the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, northbound.

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5 Things That Worked: Appalachian Trail 2018

I had 130 days to try out gear, routines, eating habits, sleeping set-ups, etc. This list talks about the top 5 things that worked for me on the trail.

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ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open Winners and History

ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open Winners and History Currently co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour ... Read more.

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Thrills, Chills, Spills and Rats

Thrills
In preparation for my upcoming AT Thru-Hike, I have been going out and hiking different parts of the AT ahead of time. It helps me to test gear at different times to see how it responds to different weather conditions and how compatible it is with the actual terrain I will be on soon. This week my friend Candis and I went to a section of the AT known as ‘Preachers Rock’. It was only a little over a mile hike to get to and the view was absolutely stunning. ...

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Mike & Kathy 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Vlog #2

In our latest video, we complete our final shake-down hike as we continue to prep for our AT thru-hike this spring. Watch the full video to see how much food and water we carried for a four-day trip and how we pitched our tent in freezing cold temperatures (9 degrees F, to be exact). Feeling strong, smart, and prepared for the AT!
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Julie V’s AT Vlog #2: Pre Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Q&A

In my latest video, I cover some of the most commonly asked questions about my thru-hike. The questions come from my friends and family, including five questions from my very own mother (#momsofthruhikers) as well as your comments on my 2019 AT gear list video.
I cover a handful of need-to-know AT basics, including:

Food: I discuss how often I plan to resupply in town and which lightweight, high-calorie foods are on my shopping list.
Technology: I show you the portable charger I’m taking with me and discuss the additional outlet plugs I’ll need to keep all batteries charged for vlogging. ...

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Hiking for a cause, and what that means

We plan to spend the next three years hiking across Canada on the world’s longest trail, The Great Trail.  We’re doing it to promote bird conservation. Yes, we’re hiking for a cause, but that might not mean what you think it does.  We aren’t trying to tell anyone what to do.  Actually, we’re mostly hoping to listen to other people’s stories.  We want to find out why you all like to hike, how you relate to nature, ...

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ISPS Handa World Super Six Winners and History

ISPS Handa World Super Six Winners and History The ISPS Handa World Super Six is ... Read more.

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PGA Professional Championship set for Florida Return

Golf fans in Florida will be buoyed by the announcement the PGA Professional Championship will ... Read more.

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6 Tips for Thru-Hiking

A couple months of research plus a few months of hiking equals several tips for making the most out of your thru-hiking endeavors!

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In The Mail: Srixon Z Star Golf Balls

Srixon Z Star and Z Star XV Golf Balls Srixon WebsiteSrixon Z Star Golf Balls ... Read more.

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haaaaave you met Swami Bittergoat?

This was me on my very first thru hike, Appalachian Trail 2013.
Swami is sporting a stylish camouflage  Gore-Tex hat, full rain  gear and  a gargantuan, pale yellow monstrosity.  This is no candid shot; I was actually posing. If you could see my face, it is quite giddy. It says: ‘ holy astrofuckballs, I’m doing this, I’m really, really doing this.’
But did you see that pack, though? Me neither. That’s because it is in the process of being ingested by my 70 L pack cover. ...

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Why did I not know this sooner? Hiker Hindsight

"Why did no one tell me about this?!?" The number of times I asked this question during my thru-hike was more then I thought it would have been. Know that might have been because I did ignore some of the advice that I read and got before but other things were not something I knew beforehand. As the hiking season is starting up I have been thinking about all the things I learned along my hike.

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Why I Am Hiking the Appalachian Trail

A Pilgrimage?
It’s Camino season over at REI. For some reason this time of year we get many customers planning their trip to do the Camino de Santiago in Spain. If you’ve never heard of the Camino think of it as backpacking, but with way more access to wine and finer foods. Honestly, the Camino is what sparked my journey into backpacking. I was inspired at the thought of people so devout that they would go roughly 500 miles just to seek God or whatever else they worship. ...

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Trail Confession: I paid for a hit on my best friend

That’s not all. It wasn’t the first time, and I’d do it again under similar circumstances. I only wish I had a friend that would do the same for me. 
I’ve used the same hit man more than once. I had him come to the house when there would be witnesses. I even stayed, watched, and participated in the death of my best friend. I held her when he injected her with a muscle relaxer to keep her calm throughout the whole process.  ...

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A Happy Introduction

My name is Alexandria, trail name Pocahontas, and I’ll be blogging for the Trek for the 2019 hiking season!
I did my first long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2016, having never backpacked before in my life. I’m now madly in love with thru-hiking and long distance backpacking and can’t-stop-won’t-stop adventuring at every turn.

After the trail, I moved to the great adventure state of Utah.
I am totally in love with the place. ...

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