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Essential gear for day hikes – Part 13

  When packing your daypack, you always start with gear known as the “10 essentials”. To turn a popular phrase, “don’t leave home without them!” I’ve included the list of these 10 must-haves in another post – click here. In addition, you need to pack gear that will help you enjoy your trip. To ...

The best Columbia hiking shoes of 2008

What is the important thing when you do hiking? It is your hiking boots or hiking shoes.Hiking boots are the most important part of your hiking gear. Out of many hiking shoes that you can find in the market, there are few manufacturers that make good quality hiking footwear designed for a variety of ...

Essential clothing and shoes for hiking

The first thing on your list when going on a backpacking trip is to leave information with a friend or family member. If you don’t arrive back at the designated time and date, they need to call someone to go and find you! Think of the latest news stories – lost and presumed dead ...

Hikes through Echo Lake

The White Mountain Region of North Conway, New Hampshire is the setting for majestic Echo Lake State Park, and Cathedral Ledge. Both offer a series of unique hikes for all abilities. Looking west out of North Conway, it is easy to see Cathedral’s famous cliff, and why so many hikers are up for the ...

Essential gear for day hikes – Part 15

On the basic day hike one will likely want to bring along a few essential items. While hiking boots are not absolutely required, they are very helpful and provide good support over uncertain terrain. Your feet are your most important asset any time you’re on the trail so you’ll want to take care of ...