Photo of the Day: Where boots go to die

The first thirty miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north of Springer Mountain acts as a shake down for many hikers. Even as an experienced backpacker, with well broken-in boots, I lost a couple of toenails thanks to this section. At Neels Gap, the trail literally passes through Mountain Crossings, an outfitter that has made its reputation helping A.T. hikers …

Forgive me while I wine.

Combating stereotypes: Why I’m no ‘proper’ lady

Two personal posts in a month, this is a first. However, I received some very nice feedback from the last one so I guess you don’t mind them too much. Bear with me for a little rant. prop·er adj. 1. Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting: the proper knife for cutting bread; not a proper moment for a joke. 2. …

GEIGERRIG hydration pack & filter giveaway – CLOSED

    Proper hydration can mean the difference between a successful adventure and a painful failure. I’ve written on this topic many times, most recently as a featured contributor to the Hydration Summit: Hydration at the Extremes: It’s Not Just a Heat Issue Hydration Considerations for Adventurers Over Fifty During the summit, I became familiar with GEIGERRIG, a hydration pack …