Lets start with me admitting that I have been super lucky. Blisters have never been an issue probably due to a combination of having been taught what to wear for socks and having the luxury of properly fitting shoes. The bottom line is I do a ton of hiking, have never really had to deal [...]
This Saturday I am heading to New Zealand for a 2 month (9 weeks to be exact!) hiking adventure. One of the things on my endless to-do list was a revamp of my own personal first aid kit. As an instructor for Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine I have discussed at great length the importance of [...]
“Looking for a perfect trip, must have sunshine every day, remote campsites with few other guests, spectacular scenery, no bugs, no bogs and lots of great hiking.” Because last year I lucked out and had this exact trip on the Dolomite circuit in late September, I now need one that will compete! The problem is…September [...]
