Hiking Mount Washington - Six Tips to Survive the Ascent

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Every year on Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a hiker gets into difficulties and needs rescuing. Some year there’s more than others. On occasions the outcome is tragic.

Since 1847, 146 deaths have been reported on and around the mountain - more lives claimed than on Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Mount Washington is one of my favorite destinations in New England. But I’ve learnt not only to enjoy the mountain but respect it as well.

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Hiking Boots - Cleaning, Care, And Maintenance Of Your Most Important Piece Of Hiking Equipment

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Good quality hiking boots are an investment that can be expected to last a long time, but only if you take care of them. This article will tell you how to take proper care of your hiking boots, from breaking them in to having them resoled, so you will get the most value for your investment.

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Adventure in Colorado - Pikes Peak Hike

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About 30 years ago, on a trip to Colorado, we had driven up Pikes Peak. At that time I preferred doing my exploring in a car. Now however, hiking is one of my favorite activities, so on a trip from Minnesota to California, I was trying to get as much hiking in as possible. I had stopped in Colorado Springs to see friends who had moved there recently, so decided to check out Pikes Peak. I didn't arrive at the Barr Trail parking lot until after 1:00 pm, so knew that I couldn't get to the top, but decided to see how far I could get. The main thing I was looking for was to get some higher altitude up-hill hiking, after spending a month in Minnesota.

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Adventures In Los Angeles - Backpacking Trip To Mt Baldy

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The last few years that I lived in the Los Angeles area, I spent most of my free time in the mountains. Usually it was the Santa Monica or San Gabriel Mountains, but I also enjoyed the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. They were my cure-all for work related stress, city traffic and the need for fresh air and exercise. Because the Santa Monicas were closer to my home in the South Bay, I spent more time there at first, especially for mountain biking and after work hikes. But as I got into longer hikes, backpacking, and especially peak bagging, the San Gabriels became my favorites. Anyone who doesn't like living in the crowded big city of greater L.A., just needs to look up to the hills, where a whole different world awaits.

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