Chaco Odyssey Review–One Year Later I’m an avid urban hiker and trail trekker. I walk over 12000 steps every day, and I must wear a shoe that can work all day and also hike through the weekends. In the summer, when every one dons their open-toe Keen hiking...
Bombas Socks Product Review, Like No Other As with any new product, it’s easy to write a positive review once you use it the first time. With socks, this is particularly true. But I put my Bombas to the test for three years, and here’s my Bombas sock...
The Best Shoe Cleats for Hiking in Denver Hiking in snowy and icy conditions can be perilous. I’ve tried many cleats over the years, and I finally have a favorite that I trust after using them for two years. Here is my product review Korkers Ultra Ice Cleats....
5 Clever Gifts for Hikers Finding a great gift for a hiker can be challenging. Most hikers already have their favorite boot, shoe or sandal. They probably already have their favorite backpack and way to carry water as well. So, what’s a friend to do who has a...
A Bag Fetish Just like I used to laugh at the Imelda Marcuses of the world for all their shoes (and now I own my shoe fetish), I used to also laugh at the bag ladies of the world. Now, I also own up to my bag fetish. But for me, it’s not Gucchi or Prada,...
How to Get Ready for a Walk Getting ready to walk takes just a few minutes to think through a few things. I take about 5 minutes to walk through the thought process below, and when I’m done, I’m ready to walk. The first thing I check is the weather. In...
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