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— the log book

Dispatches from the Trail.

Trip reports, gear breakdowns, and field notes — logged where they happened, written up when we got home.
Two reasons to Hike

Two reasons to Hike

1. Mental health-Hiking regularly will greatly improve your mental and emotional health. Hiking in nature has been proven to reduce anxiety as well as…
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Freelance Hiking

Freelance Hiking

Have you ever felt drawn to a particular mountain or grove of trees down by the river as you drive by on your daily…
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Just a Hiker…

Just a Hiker…

If hiking is your thing, (it happens to be One of mine) Are you just a Hiker? If you aren’t a hiker, then what…
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Basecamp

Basecamp

For an Outdoorsman, basecamp is home. It’s our encampment, providing shelter and provisions for engaging in wide-ranging activities. It holds all our adventure gear,…
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Encourage the Young

Encourage the Young

We have all seen them on the trail, Children that is. There are babies being carried by Dad, in elaborate ‘Child carry’ backpacks by…
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