From the monthly archives:

June 2009

probable weekend hike

June 29, 2009

My plan is to go to Central Oregon for the holiday weekend. I’d like to hike the Broken Top Loop Trail as described by Douglas Lorain.

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sounds like a nice vacation

June 29, 2009

Hut-to-hut hiking, long a favorite among robust European travelers seeking an immersive back-to-nature experience — short of sleeping on the ground, that is — is less prevalent on this side of the Atlantic.

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putting up a tent in a down economy

June 28, 2009

Many in the camping community believe that the bad economy is causing this sudden interest in the great outdoors, with people who are worried about finances forgoing a stay at a fancy resort…

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pmags, overly avid hiker

June 27, 2009

I played the first part of my conversation with PMags in episode 6 and left off with a really interesting question.

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comparing gear lists

June 27, 2009

Here’s my gear list for my upcoming long-distance hike on the Colorado Trail.

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hike yeah podcast 6

June 26, 2009

Alex talks about his gear list, the Mt. Hood Scramble, and plays the first part of his conversation with Paul Magnanti.

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scrambled

June 25, 2009

Two friends and I ran the Mt. Hood Scramble this past Sunday. It was 5.9 miles of up and down and over and under and in and out and around… it was fun.

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wear some flowers in your hair

June 25, 2009

If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to check out the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

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episode 6 guest

June 20, 2009

I revealed the identity of my very special guest at the end of episode 5. This coming week, in episode 6, I’ll be playing part of a recorded conversation I had with Paul Magnanti. Paul was a generous guest. We talked for over half an hour about some of the many hikes he’s taken and [...]

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hiking in the nude

June 20, 2009

“Every year on the first day of summer, a few outdoor enthusiasts nationwide expose virtually all of themselves to insects, scrapes and thorns for the pleasure of bonding with nature au naturale. They call it Naked Hiking Day.”

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