If you enjoy hiking or climbing and would like to support local non-profit organizations while doing so, consider the Summer of Summits '08. Participants form teams, then pick a hiking, climbing, or mountaineering objective, such as summiting a particular peak.
As a matter of necessity, I was forced into using a walking stick in 1994 when my arthritic hip became too sore to walk on. In my opinion there are several very good reasons to use them, and you do not have to have arthritis to benefit from them.
Do you find hiking poles helpful? Post your opinions and advice.
Posted June 30th, 2007 in
Safety
Layering is frequently thought of as a method of staying warm in cold temperatures, but in fact it can be used over a wide range of temperatures. In many cases layering is a method of moisture control rather than temperature control. How we put clothing on our bodies can mean the difference between having a good time and being miserable.
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