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Guide 2 Hiking: Blister Basics
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011. I have developed a blister. Now what? If you can figure out why the blister developed, it will be easier to understand what to do to prevent the blister from becoming worse. Some possible causes:. Ill-fitting shoe (too loose, too tight, loose heel pocket). Toenails hitting front of shoe. Callous/thick skin rubbing next to soft/supple skin. Where is your blister located? Next to a callous. Is the pressure ok with the blister intact or do you need to lance it? Donuts can work wel...
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Guide 2 Hiking: December 2011
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Thursday, December 29, 2011. Remember the slogan, "Pack it in, pack it out"? Although that principle applies, there is more to be learned about using and respecting the outdoors. Here is some information about "Leave No Trace" to get you started. Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational organization whose mission is to teach people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and reduce their impacts on the environment. A little history of LNT from their website. Plan Ahead and Prepare. To see...
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Guide 2 Hiking: Bucket List Hike: Preparation for hiking the Grand Canyon
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Friday, March 23, 2012. Bucket List Hike: Preparation for hiking the Grand Canyon. One of my favorite views: Above Cedar Ridge, South Kaibab Trail. A journey is a person itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us." - John Steinbeck, in. That just isn't how we. It Be present/flexible and you'll be more likely to be rewarded with an enjoyable experience you may have missed otherwise.
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Guide 2 Hiking: November 2011
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011. The weather was so nice that I just had to get out on the trails today! The video above is the view from my trail run this morning. Enjoy the scenery! Please check back in the next couple of days for some footcare tips. :). Friday, November 25, 2011. Hiking in Cooler Weather: Thoughts about Staying Warm. Crisp fall days are in full swing here in Colorado as well as in many regions around the globe. A few ski resorts are already opening ski runs and winter is on its way!
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Long time, no post! It has been a whirlwind of a year. As I write this, we are having a spring snowstorm. There's nearly a foot of snow outside the window! Such is springtime in the Rockies! We are looking forward to getting out there on the trail soon and seeing friends and new faces, too! Here is a look at our Timberline Adventures schedule for this season (as of 4/6/13). May: Grand Canyon/Zion hike. June: Northern NM bike tour, Columbia River Gorge hike. View my complete profile.
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Guide 2 Hiking: March 2012
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Photo Tips, Part 2. Hiking in a Tour Group with your Camera - Part 2. This is Part 2 of an article about taking pictures on a guided hike. This Part focuses more on the use of your camera and some of its settings. If you haven’t already read Part 1, I suggest you do that first. Before the Trip Begins. When you are reviewing the camera’s manual make notes about anything interesting or confusing and try to resolve them before the trip. If your camera came with cables, bring them.
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Guide 2 Hiking: Spring Training...
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Spring is in the air (at least when it's not snowing here in Colorado! Daylight Savings" returns this weekend which means maybe we'll have the chance to get outside after work. Unless you already train in the dark. If so, right on! But for the rest of us, the extra hour or two of daylight can be a big motivator. So what's it gonna be: "Big Bang Theory" reruns or a half hour walk? Aside from winter gym cardio and strength training, what do you do to prepare for hiking season?
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Guide 2 Hiking: Photo Tips, Part 2
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Photo Tips, Part 2. Hiking in a Tour Group with your Camera - Part 2. This is Part 2 of an article about taking pictures on a guided hike. This Part focuses more on the use of your camera and some of its settings. If you haven’t already read Part 1, I suggest you do that first. Before the Trip Begins. When you are reviewing the camera’s manual make notes about anything interesting or confusing and try to resolve them before the trip. If your camera came with cables, bring them.
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Guide 2 Hiking: January 2012
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Monday, January 23, 2012. Does the thought of hiking a ridge or along a canyon wall or mountainside leave you feeling uncomfortable? Are you "afraid of heights"? And does this affect where you can choose to go to hike? Here are a few ideas that may help you in taking that next step towards eventually taking that bucket list hike down into the Grand Canyon (or other trails that have edges, ledges, or heights):. Watch and concentrate on your footing. Walk on the side that is protected, if there is one.