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Reno Hiking

The importance of spending time in nature

I should begin with a quick apology. I'm in Boise, ID at present and am thusly going to have to post a couple of links with a note or two.Why...
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Duct Tape: prescription for all life’s little surprises

One of the most important things to plan for when backpacking, or in life, is the unplanned: an injury, defects in your equipment/gear, the weather...
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Gear: organic versus synthetic

Clothing, for the most part, is just various fabrics sewn together into patterns that can be used to cover your body. And as far as everyday life...
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Spring escape to Auburn, California

Sick of the snow? Take the short drive westbound on Highway 80 to the historic town of Auburn, California for a charming day trip or leisure...
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Hiking boots and you

So you’re thinking about backpacking. Well if you aren’t, you should be. It is spring, the snow is beginning to melt in earnest, and a...
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Mid-week escape: Graegle and Plumas-Eureka State Park, CA

Just an hour's drive northeast from Reno on Highway 70 lies the charming town of Graegle, California, a gateway to not just one but four...
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The Circles of Life

Not only am I a hiker but I am a runner too. I have ran one full marathon and about a half dozen half marathons and still counting. Recently I...
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Desert Hike Surprises and Enchants

Desert Hike Surprises and Enchants – a Reno Treasure This past weekend my husband and I went on a hike that took my breath away! The hike was...
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Food for Energy

When hiking it is very important to be sure you give yourself the right kind of energy to make the climb. You don't want to deplete yourself of...
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Soldier Meadows Hot Springs

It was time to take a break, as we drove east out of town on a Friday afternoon I was finally feeling relaxed. My husband and I were heading to...
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