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DINNERS Some of these are make-at-home recipes that can be easily dehydrated (refer to dehydration section – a proper dehydrated with leather trays works much better than in an oven) and then can then be used for backpacking. There are … Continue reading →

Backpackers and hikers love to eat – that’s one of the many reasons why we like being in the outdoors – food tastes so much better. Making up for a well-earned calorie deficit is part of the journey. Rather than … Continue reading →

BACKPACK LIST This list is complete and should be tailored to the trip. Backpack. Deuter Futura 50 or Osprey Aether Raincover Whistle, straps Serratus Genie daypack Umbrella Tarp Sleep Tent: MSR Hubba or Hubba Hubba Footprint Sleeping bag, stuff sacks, … Continue reading →

DAY HIKING LIST Pack. Deuter Futura 38 liter Ice axe Hiking poles Top pocket Toilet paper, lighter in plastic bag, shovel Compass, signaling mirror, whistle, Lighter SA knife or Leatherman Sunscreen Lip with sunscreen Spoon Salt and pepper Bandanas Insect … Continue reading →

EQUIPMENT FOR HIKING, BACKPACKING, AND CAMPING I am sure all of us have some equipment that we think is the best possible and that we could not live without. After 40 years hiking, backpacking, doing some climbing, and kayaking, I … Continue reading →

There are many lists but this is mine. They are arranged in a relative order of importance and would allow one to survive overnight if necessary (imagine that you have broken your leg, can’t be rescued that day, and have … Continue reading →

Walking is the most powerful creative tool that I know…the most potent spiritual practice known to man…Walking makes our breathing rhythmic and repetitive. As our breath steadies and soars, so do our thoughts.  For more than 40,000 years, Aborigines have … Continue reading →

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