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Keep “yo-self” Dry! I was heading up North to Vermont to spend some time hiking along a riverbank and do some canoeing. No matter how careful I’ve been I’ve always managed to wind up with some wet gear. Residual water in the boat, rain, or just setting my pack down in some wet grass has […]
I was in Norway recently planning a day trek with my brother. We were heading high in the mountains above the timberline. Weather up there can be unforgiving, even in June. I needed to pack appropriately for cold, rain or even snow. The pack I had been traveling with was sized at 46 liters and […]
Recently I came across a different product for your phone called the Grip V. It’s not a protective case but more of an add-on. It is a small card case designed to adhere to the back of your phone, with a small strap for your hand, built into it. Why would you need a hand […]
This was a place I hadn’t been to since I was a young kid. With so many pleasant memories, I was eager to revisit again while I was recently in Norway. Luckily the snow from the previous day had melted and we had beautiful weather for our hike. For the end of October, unseasonably beautiful! […]
This is the pic of the week because I was here yesterday and it reminds me of Lord of the Rings. Located in the mountains around Ringebu, Norway this area is surreal looking. Sitting above the timberline it always looks beautiful. A moose ran by in the distance but I was to slow with the […]
I am a waterfall buff. Be it a few hundred feet and thousands of gallons a minute or a few feet and just a trickle. As loud as a roar or just babbling. There is something about the sights and sounds of waterfalls. Your eyes marvel at mother natures spigot, your ears hear the water […]
So hiking up a ski mountain may not sound that much fun. But if it’s part of a trail passage rather than just going up a ski trail or access road, it winds up a lot more fun and a lot more scenic. Located on U.S. route 4 in Rutland County, Vermont going up Pico […]