TODAY ON HIK3R - Hiking STORIES

Current Conditions in the Adirondack Park (Feb 9)

Editorial Staff (noreply@blogger.com) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 UTC

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Bear-resistant Storage Containers Now Required on Section of Appalachian Trail

The Smoky Mountain Hiker (noreply@blogger.com) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:00 UTC

Beginning on March 1st, anyone camping overnight along the five miles of Appalachian Trail from Jarrard Gap to Neels Gap in the Chattahoochee National Forest must bring a solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canister to contain personal garbage, toiletries and foods. The new regulation was issued by the...

Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack - 1953cu in

www.topix.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:06:42 UTC

Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator. Send us your feedback. The restless Moon moves through Virgo and your solar...

Boys Hiking Boots Meet a Growing Demand

www.topix.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:06:44 UTC

A federal appeals court has killed California's infamous Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that's been in place since 2008. The decision prepares the way for the U.S. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are...

Eagle Creek: Cases suited for everything

www.topix.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:07:21 UTC

A federal appeals court has killed California's infamous Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that's been in place since 2008. The decision prepares the way for the U.S. The product team at Eagle Creek is holding a pack-a-thon to see who can fit the most clothes for a four-day, varied-climate...

What are Hiking Boots?

bill-sassani.suite101.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:19:44 UTC

For many hikers and backpackers, a sturdy pair of hiking boots are the footwear of choice for being outside on the trail. Hiking boots can provide support, comfort, and grip for walking either a well-maintained trail or on a backpacking expedition that involves off-trail travel. Hiking boots come in...

Man Stabs Mountain Lion with Pocket Knife to Save Son

Kyle Cassidy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:50:56 UTC

Jason Hobbs, like many of us, owns a pocket knife. But unlike you and me, Hobbs has within the week plunged his miniature blade into the muscular chest of an aggressive mountain lion. I guess when you turn around to see a gigantic cat dragging your six-year-old son by his face into the underbrush you...

Product Review: iMainGo X

Modern Hiker — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:34:48 UTC

The team at Portable Sound Labs sent me one of their iMainGo X cases, suggesting it could be used as a small portable speaker for backpacking or camping. I finally had a chance to put the unit to the test and I have to say - while I don't think I'd always want to pack along some speakers for a camping...

Outdoor Advice + Tips: Fast, Light, Delicious Backcountry Grits

Adventure — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:29:08 UTC

By Contributing Writer Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin, faculty member and Diversity + Inclusion Manager at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Whenever you travel into the backcountry, do you ask yourself: "Eat like a king but break my back with the weight; or eat like a squirrel and travel light...

Adirondack Family Activities: Ticonderoga Winter Fest

Diane Chase (noreply@blogger.com) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 UTC

Dean Potter on Flying Like a Bird, the Art of Not Falling, and His Nat Geo Show (Airing 2/12 at 8 p.m.)

Adventure — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:03 UTC

Welcome to the blog of National Geographic ADVENTURE. Sign up for ADVENTURE's free monthly newsletter. More Find the trip of a lifetime with the first authoritative rating of adventure tour operators. Dean Potter: On the highline my thoughts are simple and clear. Fundamental needs shine through the...

Horace Kephart Books Added To NPS History E-Library

The Smoky Mountain Hiker (noreply@blogger.com) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:25:00 UTC

The NPS History e-Library announced today that they have added 48 new reports to its ever expanding collection of electronic publications. The National Park Service history program will continue to provide on-line electronic editions of studies covering a wide array of new, rare, and hard-to-find materials...

One World Trekking announces new Himalayan treks

www.abc-of-hiking.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:46:20 UTC

One World Trekking (OWT), a 24-year leader in Himalayan adventure travel, has announced a selection of new trekking options for travelers looking for a once in a lifetime experience in 2012. The new trips expand on an already impressive array of adventure travel opportunities that mix exotic culture...

(M) Crazy for Quilts a How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom Quilt

www.backpackinglight.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UTC

Let me take a moment to explain the reasons and route I took to get to quilts for backpacking. I am a toss-and-turn side-sleeper. It is almost impossible for me to sleep on my back, as it is very uncomfortable and causes me to snore (which then wakes me up). Way back (early 80s), my favorite three-season...

(M) Backpacking and Hiking with an Umbrella

www.backpackinglight.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UTC

When I'm backpacking, hikers often ask, "Why are you carrying an umbrella?" An umbrella seems out-of-place in the wilderness. It's for city folk, not for macho backpackers. However, hiking with an umbrella is not as foolish as it looks. I've used umbrellas on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail,...

Outdoor Photo of the Day + Enhanced Trail Maps

MountainMan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:57:51 UTC

Each day we'll be highlighting one of the 20,000 member-submitted camping and hiking photos on Tripleblaze - just click the new photos tab in the header to take a peek. We also added a gallery showing all the photos submitted to Tripleblaze.com (ordered newest to oldest) and even a gallery of past photos...

Mt. Mashu ()

wes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:58 UTC

Perched on the shores of a stellar volcanic lake, Mt. Mashu offers a chance to experience a taste of the Hokkaido backcountry without a huge climb to get there. It may also offer your best opportunity to spot the elusive Japanese brown bear. The hike: The trail starts at the end of the massive parking...

2 Backpacker Mag Editor's Choice Awards for Boreas

www.abc-of-hiking.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:46:07 UTC

On January 19, at the annual Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Backpacker magazine awarded Boreas two 2012 Editors' Choice Awards for the Lost Coast 60 and the Buttermilks 55 backpacks. Given annually, Backpacker magazine's Editors' Choice Award, the most prestigious award in the outdoor...

Active Women Find Adventure This Season

www.abc-of-hiking.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:46:08 UTC

BOZEMAN, Mont.--- AdventureWomen, Inc., the oldest worldwide adventure travel company for active women over 30 is kicking off their 30th anniversary celebration in 2012 with an exciting lineup of spring and early summer adventures for women only. These "spring fling" girlfriend getaways offer active...

Life Gear Glow Stick- Light, Cheap and Long Lasting

Bruce — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:26:22 UTC

I was at a local drugstore when I spotted this interesting light source, the Life Gear Glow Stick. It has multiple uses (every piece of ultralight backpacking must be multipurpose to minimize pack items and weight). It's a flashlight, whistle, flasher and glow stick. And it is just a couple of ounces....