June 30th, 2007
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.
June 30th, 2007
For the first hour we climbed beside lava flows that had been laid down in 1953 during the last great eruption. There was a stream with cascades and a waterfall and a soda spring before a steep trail led to the top of a plateau below the cone of Ngauruhoe.
June 29th, 2007
Food and shelter are basic needs, in or out of the mountains. Light backpacking tents are reliable protection and keep you warm and dry despite Mother Nature's best shots in the high country.
June 26th, 2007
The Mountaineers of Seattle say you got to have them, The Colorado Mountain Club says you got to carry them, common sense says that you ought to have some emergency equipment, but what are the Ten Essentials and how do you go about using them? There are numerous articles, lists and anecdotes about the Ten Essentials, and everyone has their own idea of what constitutes an essential item. Many of these lists are unique and do not agree with others. So where do you go to come up with the "definitive" Ten Essentials?
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