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Searching for a Perfect State of Colorado: Solo Backpacking

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:45:30 +0000

In his book, Searching for a Perfect State of Colorado, author William Hood takes us along on his own harrowing journey as he attempts to cross the Weminuche Wilderness Area, by himself, in September of 2002. He would complete this one hundred mile trek in just nine days as backpacking across the San Juan mountains transcends from a physical challenge, to a mental test, to ultimately a spiritual enlightenment.

Duration : 49 sec

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HIking the AT in New Jersey

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:08:01 +0000

One of my favorite things to do is be out in the woods away from everything. My Dad and brother in law Ryan and I went backpacking in October on the AT in New Jersey. Great trip! Doing stuff like this helps me remember what life is really all about.

Duration : 1 min 7 sec

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Hiking Trip in Washington

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:39:04 +0000

My friend Tom and I flew out to Seattle in August of 2008 to get away. We took a ferry across Puget Sound to Bremerton to pick a rental car then drove down to Mt. St. Helens. From there we drove through Aberdeen, Ruby Beach, and Forks to hike and camp on the Olympic Coast. From there we went north to Lake Crescent and into Olympic National Park and camped at Olympic Hot Springs. From the hot springs we headed back to Seattle. The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful little corner of the world and I highly recommend a visit there to anyone.

A note on the music: I don’t own the rights to this song and never claim to. The song belongs to the Dave Matthews Band. I have seen other videos where music is played and I am not sure how to legally do that as I am pretty new to uploading videos. Any advice to do this properly would be welcome.

Duration : 0:6:5

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Basic Hiking Tips & Techniques : How to Prepare for a Hiking Trip

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:37:05 +0000

Learn how to prepare for a hiking trip in this free hiking video

Expert: Karl Jensen
Bio: Karl Jensen has been hiking for seven years in the New England area. Karl is currently interning in the adventure program at Smith College to gain more knowledge about hiking.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:8

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What’s in my Backpack Day Hiking

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:21:12 +0000

http://www.geartalkwithjasonklass.com/ A lot of people have asked me to do a video on what I carry in my pack for day hiking and backpacking. Since I was out on a day hike today, I took a moment to go through what I typically carry on a 3-season day hike. I’ll do another video on what I carry for backpacking trips soon.

Duration : 0:4:2

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Different Types of Hiking Shoes

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:55:16 +0000

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Duration : 0:10:59

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Backpacking & Camping Tips : How Should a Hiking Backpack Fit?

admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:40:51 +0000

A hiking backpack should fit according to the size of the pack and the size of the person, as each strap should fit snugly across the appropriate parts of the body. Find a pack that straps across the hips, chest and shoulders with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors.

Expert: Nicole Pyke
Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips.
Filmmaker: Eli Pyke

Duration : 0:2:5

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Hiking Equipment – Walking, Trekking or Hiking Poles & How To Use Them

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:24:39 +0000

http://www.hikingequipmentsite.com/hiking-poles/hiking-equipment-all-about-hiking-poles – Learn more on Walking, Trekking or Hiking Poles and how to use them on my blog post.

Hiking Poles, also known as walking poles, trekking poles, hiking sticks, walking canes, hiking canes are an increasingly popular item of hiking equipment. Poles are perhaps your best friend when walking on relatively difficult, snowy or muddy terrain. On uncertain terrain, or steep slopes, they are useful for stability, and many people say they help to minimise knee pain. They can also be used as aids when climbing rocks or boulders, to check the depth of mud and water and help facilitate a safe crossing.

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Duration : 0:3:45

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Camping & Backpacking : How to Select Hiking Boots

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:20:32 +0000

Hiking boots should be chosen based on the difficulty of a hike, and both weight and material should be taken into consideration. Learn about the importance of ankle support and water resistance in hiking boots with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on hiking boots.

Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook
Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm
Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:3:49

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Appalachian Trail Thru Hike: A Walk in the Woods

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:08:51 +0000

Pictures from my northbound, 2009, Appalachian Trail thru hike. Springer Mountain, Georgia to Baxter State Park, Maine (March 25-August 1).

Duration : 0:9:28

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