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- April 5th, 2016, 10:06 am
- Forum: General Hiking Topics
- Topic: Hiking pole technique to help knees?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12093
Re: Hiking pole technique to help knees?
I have had knee issues since I was a kid. I keep my poles in front of me and put a lot of pressure on the straps. I also lengthen them before descending. The big thing that seems to work for me is side stepping on the downhills. It slows me down a bit, but my knees are much happier. I also take 600 ...
- February 23rd, 2016, 9:04 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: The Amazing Outdoor Amazon Queen has Moved to Portland!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3450
Re: The Amazing Outdoor Amazon Queen has Moved to Portland!
Welcome. Love your enthusiasm. This is indeed a wonderful site chock full of fabulous information. Happy exploring !!
- December 27th, 2015, 11:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS- Crampons, helmet,camera strap, maps-SOLD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3833
FS- Crampons, helmet,camera strap, maps-SOLD
New in box Never used Bought in 2012 but photo on REI site looks exactly the same. $90.00 SAM_2299.JPG SAM_2297.JPG Lowe-pro Top-load Chest Harness Camera Strap New in package Never used $5.00 SAM_2309.JPG SAM_2308.JPG Camp Women's climbing helmet Excellent condition $20.00 SAM_2313.JPG SAM_2311.JPG...
- December 5th, 2015, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Mount Saint Helens 11.28.2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4858
Re: Mount Saint Helens 11.28.2015
Way to rock your birthday !! Pics are gorgeous !
- November 27th, 2015, 4:48 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Reintroducing Wolves to the PNW - A small pack story
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5765
Re: Reintroducing Wolves to the PNW - A small pack story
Well said in every way. Love the photo's and your trip report is awesome as always. Dog's make the world a better place, it's a fact. May you all have more amazing adventures in the future
- September 10th, 2015, 10:35 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Yosemite High Sierra Loop 1/7-Sep-2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4603
Re: Yosemite High Sierra Loop 1/7-Sep-2015
What an incredible trip ! I so love that area and your photos bring back some wonderful memories.
- August 23rd, 2015, 1:33 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Mega Tour de Goat Rocks: A Lesson in Life - 7/24/15
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8335
Re: Mega Tour de Goat Rocks: A Lesson in Life - 7/24/15
Feels good to bare your soul and let nature put you in your place doesn't it? I call it "woods time". And it helps me through every time life puts the squeeze on me. I'm proud of you Awesome photos too!
- April 5th, 2015, 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Hiking Topics
- Topic: Tom (“Roy” or “Tomroy”)
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13947
Re: Tom (“Roy” or “Tomroy”)
Awful news. I am so glad so many of you knew and hiked with him. It is so amazing the number of times he conquered Mt St Helens. That in itself is really an incredible feat. My condolences to his family, friends and fellow hikers during this difficult time.
- March 18th, 2015, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Not your average Loowit - Mt St Helens Mega Loop: 3-13-15
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5231
Re: Not your average Loowit - Mt St Helens Mega Loop: 3-13-1
Unreal ! Thanks for all the awesome photos and amazing report as always. Mt St Helens is a special place.
- January 5th, 2015, 9:33 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: New Years Eve in Heaven: Snowcamping on Red Mountain: 12/31
- Replies: 14
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Re: New Years Eve in Heaven: Snowcamping on Red Mountain: 12
Epic end to 2014 and an even more epic start to 2015 ! The snow photos are amazing and the mountain lion track !! Bonus !! And, I agree, we live in an AMAZING place. Hope you two have a wonderful 2015 all the way through!