Lots o’ stuff on losing weight and chasing off the fat, but our little just-walking-upright corner of the world rates 9: (source: Nursing Online Education Database). Walking & Hiking One of the best exercises in the world is walking. Although…
Daily Archives: November 6, 2007
A bivy for winter camping?
by tmangan • November 6, 2007 • 2 Comments
A reviewer at Outdoor Video Magazine describes camping a few nights with an Integral Designs eVent Expedition Unishelter Bivi. eVent fabric is supposed to be as breathable as it gets, which isn’t much, according to this review: Night 3 Sleeping…
A fun adventurer’s blog
by tmangan • November 6, 2007 • 0 Comments
Captain Crash has been traveling from Mexico to Antarctica. Lately he’s been counting condors in Patagonia . From a recent excerpt: So a summary! (Said in a Monte Python
Driving through California’s volcano country
by tmangan • November 6, 2007 • 2 Comments
An Associated Press story in the Mercury News travel section suggests taking a scenic drive from the coast to Lassen Volcanic National Park: Looking for a road trip getaway? Consider heading for the far northern end of California and taking…
Hiking and blogging for retirees
by tmangan • November 6, 2007 • 1 Comment
Marion Vermazen retired a year ago from working in high tech in the Bay Area. She’s been living in Reno, writing on her blog and taking a lot more High Sierra hikes. She reflects on the goals she set when…
Got yer eye on the Continental Divide Trail?
by tmangan • November 6, 2007 • 1 Comment
A story in the Bozeman Chronicle describes some of what you’re up against in this story about a Montanan who just finished it: For most of the hike, Horan traveled with a friend, Colorado resident Mark Dixon. But Dixon had…