Books for the Camper and Adventurer
My must-read recommendations for the camper and adventurer on your holiday gift list include A Walk in the Woods, River of Doubt, Walk Paddle Ride, and much more.
Joe Steiner |
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Books for the Camper and Adventurer
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Local Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten MountainLocal Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten Mountain
Maybe you wish you could be one of the thru-hikers starting out on the Appalachian Trail this time of year, but maybe you don’t quite have the time or ambition to...
Joe Steiner |
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Cold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep WarmCold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep Warm
I hate the cold, but I also hate to give up camping for the whole winter because it brings clear night skies, better views after the trees have dropped their...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!
Don’t put your hiking shoes away for winter, because this is a great time to enjoy the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT). The PHT is actually a network of trails stretching...
Joe Steiner |
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Native Plants: Christmas FernNative Plants: Christmas Fern
After the last leaf has fallen and other plants have died back for winter, the Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) brings a touch of green to the forest floor all winter...
Joe Steiner |
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Advice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the FallAdvice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the Fall
Do you want to see some fall color in the mountains, but you want to avoid the traffic on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah? Try Signal Knob on Massanutten Mountain in George Washington National...
Joe Steiner |
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Hiking Pole TipsHiking Pole Tips
Here’s a "tip" for hiking poles: Rubber hiking pole tips reduce damage to the trail, are quieter on rocks and roads, and provide excellent grip on most surfaces. Quality tips...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Dry Feet are Happy FeetDry Feet are Happy Feet
Dry feet are happy feet! 🐧 Wet feet have soft skin and are more susceptible to blisters. When my feet are wet from rain, mud, puddles, or sweat, I always...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Hiking PolesHiking Poles
Remember to adjust your hiking pole length for an extended uphill or downhill trail. A shorter pole helps maintain a natural arm position going uphill as the trail is higher...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Fuel ManagementFuel Management
I weigh my partially used fuel canisters and compute the remaining fuel. I use 6-12 grams per day depending on how cold the water and air are, if I make...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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What's In Your Toilet Kit?What's In Your Toilet Kit?
What's in your toilet kit? This is what I have:1. Toilet paper in a zip plastic bag. You can remove the cardboard tube to make it smaller.2. Duece of Spades...
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