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AT thru-hike: Food stuff

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:52:59 +0000

Needed foods for drop box.

Duration : 0:6:21

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail (2)

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:07:33 +0000

One Step at at Time: The Smokies

Duration : 0:3:51

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Superior Hiking Trail Traipse X3…PART 2

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:24:36 +0000

The continuation of our glorious romp on the Superior Hiking Trail here in Northern Minnesota…
Meet up with MrGreen on the trail …. hike along with pizza …. we look at a huge glacial erratic on the trail.
Fun, fun time and enjoyed the company.
Thankee for eyeballing our trip!
All secure in sector 7,
Shug

Duration : 0:10:0

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“Hike Now, Play Later” by Nutnfancy (’Summer Snow’ Actual Pt 1)

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:23:19 +0000

Leave the push-button world behind and come on along for a Nutnfancy backpacking trip. It seems like it’s always a sacrifice to peel away from the world and make it out to my wilderness places. Messages pile up, phones go unanswered, emails fill the inbox, and careers are put aside for awhile. But it’s always worth it and it creates one of those special memorable experiences. I do my best in this series to share it with you. As I mention in many of my vids, a wilderness backpacking adventure is one of my top recommended ways to make memories with your friends and family, instill wilderness confidence, learn about your gear (and yourself), and to “depussify” your children. That’s because it’s hard work and requires planning and lots of effort. Here we hike in about 7 miles on what soon becomes a snow covered, hidden trail. As shown, wading and post holing through 4 foot snow banks will wear you out, especially at high elevations. The upside to to this difficulty was the complete isolation we quickly achieved on this trip; we saw no one else in the three days we were up there and we owned the basin (though in warmer days this is a very high use area). With a steady but deliberate pace we reach a gorgeous high mountain lake, still partially frozen from the long winter. It is serene and beautiful. On the trail in this Part 1 of “Summer Snow Actual” I discuss trekking poles, backpacks, boots, gaitors, teaching your kids to hike, dog training, and other backpacking subjects. LastSuspect, my youngest son, steps up to the challenge and with very little complaining, turns out to be a great hiking companion for Allie and I. Next part: we reach the lake and establish the Nutnfancy Base Camp! ////////////////// Music: Kevin MacLeod

Duration : 0:44:51

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Superior Hiking Trail Traipse X3…PART 1

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:46:02 +0000

Hey….. I got out April 9-12 for a wee trip up to the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota.
Met up with 3 different friends from hammockforums.net at different times. First night member beep and I shared a camp. Crossed over with beep, pizza and myself. Then pizza, MrGreen and I shared a camp. What a diversity of backpackers and scenery in the wonderful piney woods.
Some show and tell and ramblings.
As usual …. thankee for checking us out.
All secure in sector seven……
Shug

Duration : 0:9:58

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How to Break-In Hiking Boots

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:36:26 +0000

Breaking-in hiking boots can be a pain. Get tips and advice on backpacking, hiking, and the great outdoors in this video.

Duration : 0:2:13

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A Typical Breakfast. While Backpacking / Hiking

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:59:14 +0000

cooking a breakfast on an alcohol stove for backpacking.

Duration : 0:7:38

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Backpacking & Camping Tips : Breaking In Hiking Boots

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:46:16 +0000

Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:2:34

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How to Hike and Backpack for Multiple Days : How to Pack for an Overnight Hike

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:16:26 +0000

Learn how to pack for a multi-day hike, including how to maximize your backpack space and what to bring along with you, in this free hiking video series.

Expert: Kate Carcio
Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com
Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar Outdoor, has enjoyed hiking and backpacking all of her life.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:49

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Hiking to the Into The Wild Bus; Arriving At The Bus!

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:17:19 +0000

Roughly 28 miles in and we’re finally at the bus. We’ve crossed two deep and fast moving rivers, 20+ streams, hiked 13 miles up and down mountains and hills and have a 13 mile hike back to camp to look forward to, all in 24 hours. Needless to say, we’re exhausted.

We didn’t make this trek because we idolize Chris McCandless or what he did. We don’t condone his decisions or his actions, nor do we fully understand them. Chris did lead an extraordinary life and had the courage to follow his dreams, even if they led him to his own demise.

I can’t speak for Sean, though I know we have a similar outlook on Chris’ story but as for me, I came to see the land and having a destination that was the core of a well told story made it that much more worthwhile.

Follow your dreams but not that the expense of common sense.

It’s late, I’ll likely revise this and post a link to a blog about our trip.

Constructive comments and criticisms only please. Please be respectful of other commenters, we’re each entitled to our own opinions and interpretations.

Duration : 0:4:3

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