The Mid-Atlantic Mountain Works (MAMW) Marcy 20 is a 20 degree, 850 fill power down top-quilt with an innovative side cinching system that blocks side drafts without the awkward and easy-to-lose strap systems used by other quilt makers. Owned by Jared Bebee, MAMW makes a variety of quilts ranging from a 0-degree winter quilt up to a 50 degree summer quilt that can be used in tents or hammocks. For full details on this amazing quilt, check out my review of the Marcy 20 (click here.) I’ll be raffling one with the identical specs. Deadline to EnterThe deadline to enter this raffle is Monday, February 6, 2016, at midnight PST.
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Winter hiking navigation is different than three season navigation because easy trails can become unsafe from avalanche danger, deep snow, or dangerous weather conditions. When planning winter hiking routes, it’s important to factor these hazards into your route plans and preparation, even if it means taking a longer and safer route. Here’s a list of the common navigation challenges you are likely to face on winter hikes: 1. Trail Junction Signs are Buried or HiddenIf your idea of navigation is following the signs at trail junctions, you’re in for a rude surprise since signs can be buried by snow or hidden from view when trees are covered in snow. Your best bet is to hike on more popular routes where deep snow has already been broken out by other hikers so that the trail is clear, or get really good at following trails using map, compass, altimeter, GPS, or navigation apps when signs and trails are buried and invisible. 2. Protective Clothing Makes it Difficult to SeeIt’s often necessary to wear ski goggles, a balaclava or a face mask when you hike above treeline in winter to protect yourself against frostbite. Unfortunately, this can make it very difficult to see side trails or snow-covered cairns, especially when your breath fogs your goggles. However good preparation and hiking in a group can help mitigate these risks 3. Lack of Light Contrast Makes it Difficult to SeeWhen the fog drops down and the world is covered in snow and ice (whiteout conditions), the lack of contrast between ground and sky makes it increasingly difficult to relate your map to what you can see in the world around you. Most three season hikers don’t realize how important good visibility and light contrast are for determining distance or slope angles until they hike in winter, when the world around you is mostly white. 4. Forested Trails Become Impassible Due to Snow DepthForested trails which are easy to walk on in three season conditions, can become impassible when there’s six feet of snow on the ground. Instead of passing effortlessly below tree branches, you have walk in them, wreaking havoc on your gear, and slowing down your forward progress. The solution isn’t much better. You need to walk around them off-trail, or pick a different route, one that’s been trampled down by other hikers, so you can pass under the tree branches as usual. 5. Hiking in Deep Snow Requires More Time and EnergyHiking in deep snow, regardless if you’re wearing snowshoes or postholing, requires a lot more energy than three season hiking and a lot more time to cover the same distance. My hiking speed is often half of what it is in winter compared to the rest of the year, because I have to carry a lot more gear, and because walking on snow and ice require heavier footwear and more coordination. 6. Fewer Hours of DaylightWhy are shorter days a navigational challenge? Try hiking at night in winter and you’ll quickly find that it’s harder to confirm where you are and see where you’re going, even when you wear a bright headlamp. For safety’s sake, try to finish your hikes before sunset or at least get back to a well known, packed-out section of trail that you can follow to your final destination. There’s a big difference between 9 hours of daylight in winter and 14 hours the rest of the year, when you can hike all day without worrying about being “benighted,” the term used in accident reports to describe hikers who unexpectedly find themselves hiking after sunset. 7. River and Stream Crossings Become More DangerousCrossing rivers and streams becomes much higher consequence in winter. In addition to the danger of getting wet and increased hypothermia, there’s also the danger of crashing through the ice bridges and snow shelves that span the water and form along the bank. If you fall through, even in shallow water, there’s a serious chance you’ll be swept under the ice or snow and drown. Scout all crossings very carefully and don’t be afraid to detour around crossings that are too dangerous. 8. Avalanche TerrainIt important to learn how to identify avalanche terrain in the backcountry and to be able determine if it’s a danger to you. This includes monitoring regional avalanche forecasts, monitoring snow storm activity, understanding avalanche danger signs, and learning how to walk across avalanche terrain without triggering one. 9. Vegetation Traps and VoidsWhen snow covers bushes and small trees, voids are formed underneath them that can trap hikers who fall into them. These are difficult to anticipate when snowshoeing across open terrain, so your best defense is to hike with other people who can pull you out if you fall into one. Staying on trails, if you can see them is a good way to avoid vegetation traps, but can limit your choice of destinations. ConclusionWhile winter is a glorious time to go hiking, there are many places where deep snow and hostile terrain are best avoided in order to increase safety. Even then, the unexpected can happen. Your best defense is to hike with other knowledgeable and experience winter hikers and to carefully plan your routes in advance with these hazards in mind. See Also:
from http://sectionhiker.com/9-winter-navigation-hazards/ The Granite Gear Crown 2 Backpack is a roll-top, multi-day backpack with an optional top lid pocket. An upgrade to the first generation V.C. Crown 60 backpack (See Best Ultralight Backpacks), this new model includes large zippered hip belt pockets, an optional top lid, and adjustable-length hip belt. These are all improvements on the previous V.C. Crown 60 and make the Crown 2 nearly perfect for overnight and multi-day backpacking in a wide range of locales and conditions.
Here’s a closer look at this excellent lightweight backpack. Internal Storage and OrganizationThe Granite Gear Crown 2 has a large internal compartment with three external stretch pockets. The two side water bottle pockets are long enough to store tall water bottles or for carrying long thin objects like tent poles. The rear stretch mesh pocket is long enough to swallow a rolled up tent and ideal for drying wet gear or stuffing jackets so you do’t have to stop and open up your backpack every time you take off or put on a layer. If you’ve ever had a backpack with a rear pocket like this, it’s hard to use a pack that doesn’t have one. The Crown 2 also has large sewn-on hip belt pockets, a huge improvement over previous generations of Granite Gear packs which required the purchase of clunky add-on pockets. Both pockets have hard-face fabric fronts and are large enough to store a chunky camera or your smartphone, plus an external battery. While not waterproof or condensation-proof, these pockets are also great for storing a map and compass, a small GPS unit, Aquamira bottles, and bug dope. The hip belt pockets are attached at the front of the adjustable hip belt (more below), so they are perfectly positioned, not too far back so you have to reach behind yourself to open them up – a common defect on other packs with ill-fitting hip belts. The side water bottle pockets are nice and deep so long water bottles won’t fall out, and cook pots or wet water filters can be held securely without fear of loss. Water bottles are reachable when the pack is worn, although it can be difficult to put them back in if the pack is packed very full and the mesh is pulled tight. Otherwise, insertion is fine. The water bottle compression straps can be run through the pocket and behind your bottles or over the pockets, so that your compression requirements don’t interfere with side water bottle use. While the Crown 2 is a roll-top backpack, it comes with an optional top lid, that has a top zippered pocket. The straps connecting the top pocket to the pack are also long enough that the optional top lid can be used as a floating lid, to hold gear (sandwiched) on the top of the main pack-bag, when you have to go really heavy. The Crown 2 has an internal hydration pocket if you use a hydration reservoir and hose drinking system, with a centrally located hydration port behind the neck. External Attachment and Compression SystemThe Crown 2, like many Granite Gear backpacks, is festooned with an assortment of compression straps and attachment points. This can be a little annoying if you want a minimalist streamlined backpack, but they make the Crown 2 an excellent technical backpack capable of hauling unwieldy technical gear, like a bear canister, snowshoes, trail maintenance tools, or climbing gear. I like having them since I mix my backpacking trips with other activities, but it depends what you need. Being a roll-top, the Crown 2 features top-down compression, which is very useful for keeping gear under control and reducing volume when it’s not needed. Two tiers of wrap-around compression straps on the sides and over the back mesh pocket also provide a multitude of attachment points. The pack also have a beefy top strap (actually two, which act as a single strap), that are great for securing items, including a bear canister when used with the optional top lid. A Garcia bear canister, shown here, fits perfectly under the top lid pocket, an excellent solution for the vexing problem of how you carry these hard sided containers without giving up internal pack volume. Not to be outdone, the shoulder straps have daisy chains, so essential for adding extra camera or GPS pockets to the front of your pack so they’re in easy reach. I can’t live without these. Backpack Frame and SuspensionThe Crown 2 has a two-component frame. There’s a pliable plastic framesheet (optionally removable) and a ventilated foam panel that give the pack stiffness and help transfer load to your hips. While an even stiffer and heavier frame would increase the pack’s weight carrying capacity, it can carry 30-35 pounds, as is. Backpackers are carrying lighter loads these days, after-all. While the torso length of the pack is fixed, two sizes are available, a regular 18″=21″ size and a long 21″-24″ size, which can accommodate tall backpackers. The Crown 2 has an adjustable size hip belt (sized 28″-40″). Using the REFIT system, the hip belt has a right half and a left half that connect with velcro and which you stick together at the length you need. The hip-belt then slides behind the pack’s lumbar pad (which is comfortable on this pack) and locks into place with Velcro. There’s no slippage or buckling of the hip belt that I could detect, even with loads that exceed my recommended limit of 30-35 pounds. Having a well-fitting hip belt, one where the wings cover the front of your hip bones is essential for comfort and good load transfer. Hopefully more backpack manufacturers will follow Granite Gear’s lead and make packs with adjustable hip belts. It’d be a huge step forward for backpacking consumers. RecommendationThe Granite Gear Crown 2 – 60L multi-day backpack is almost perfect, especially if you want a lightweight backpack close to 2 pounds in weight, that can scale up and compress down for loads in the 45-60 Liter range. Featuring an adjustable hip belt, sewn-on hip belt pockets, and an optional top lid, I’m convinced that this is the best backpack the Granite Gear’s ever made, a worthy successor to V.C. Crown 60, the bestselling backpack model that preceded it. Granite Gear even got the color of this backpack right, a muted olive and black, a testament that they’ve been listening to their customers and incorporating their needs back into their products. Highly recommended! The Crown 2 is currently available from REI. All models and sizes will be generally available at the end of February. Disclosure: Granite Gear provided the author with a sample backpack for this review.
from http://sectionhiker.com/granite-gear-crown-2-60l-backpack-review/ “Fisher Mountain is the best little peak that no one’s ever heard of” said my friend Ken. West of famous Welch-Dickey Mountain Loop, Fisher Mountain is an easy bushwhack up the old Dickey Notch Trail, now renamed and signed as a mountain biking route. A favorite of Ken’s, we attempted to ski through the notch (a mountain pass) on backcountry skis, but conditions were really icy and we gave up quickly, proceeding the rest of the way with light traction. While Fisher is an easy bushwhack, it is girdled by open ice-covered ledge which can be dangerous to walk on without some sort of crampons or microspikes. The slope angle is such that it’s also susceptible to slab avalanches in the right conditions. I managed just fine with my Hillsound Trail Crampons, but there were plenty of places where I needed them. We hiked up the notch to the base of Fisher and then followed the slope angle to the eastern ledges, before vectoring northwest and looping around the summit cone. Seeking sunlight and some warmth, we sat in the sun on the west face and had a brief lunch, before climbing the remaining ledges to the summit and its views. Fisher has an interesting position relative to other Waterville Valley peaks and provided us with excellent views of the seldom seen, western cliffs on Mount Tecumseh, Hogback Mountain, and Green Mountain, which has a reputation as a formidable and thick bushwhack. This should prove an interesting area to explore further on future hikes. While Fisher is a relatively short mountain, the ledges along its flanks more than make up for its lack of stature. The best views in the Whites often come from peaks below 4000′, something to keep in mind if you hike for views, which many of us do. from http://sectionhiker.com/bushwhacking-fisher-mountain-in-winter/ If you plan to go hiking or backpacking in a foreign country or travel out-of-state by plane, here are 10 packing tips to help guarantee that your backpacking gear does get lost, destroyed by luggage handlers, stolen, or confiscated by airport security. 1. Don’t Check LuggagePack light, pack small and carry your backpack on the plane with you instead of checking a bag for the luggage compartment. If you have to, suck it up and pay extra for carry-on luggage if your airline charges extra for it. Your gear is far more likely to arrive with you if it never leaves your possession. 2. Wear Your Hiking Clothes on the PlaneDon’t pack your hiking clothes in your pack, wear them, especially the bulky ones. This will give you more space in your backpack. If you’re too warm, you can take off any extra layers in the plane. 3. Buy What You Need When You ArriveIf you’re having difficulty reducing your pack size or weight, eliminate everything you can buy at your destination, such as food, toiletries (especially), even extra clothing items like underwear, socks, and t-shirts. 4. Send or Ship Gear to Your Destination by Post or Express ShippingAbsolutely need a certain kind of food? Worried about your hiking poles? Send them to a B&B using DHL (best for international packages), FedEx, or UPS or have it held at the post office. Many countries have postal services which will hold a package for you at the post office (called General Delivery) which you can pick up with a picture ID like a passport. Search on the web for county-specific instructions and give your package adequate time to arrive before you travel. 5. Don’t Buy a Travel BackpackIf you’re a serious backpacker, don’t be tempted by so-called travel backpacks like the Osprey Packs Porter 65 or Farpoint 80 that have hideaway straps or wheels for rolling around airports. While convenient for business trips or touring out of hotels, they’re too heavy and awkward to use for backcountry backpacking. 6. Carry Irreplaceable ItemsIf you must check a bag (really a last resort), separate irreplaceable or expensive items like your backpack, trekking poles, sleeping bag, tent, GPS, etc. and carry them on the plane with you, while checking all other items in a cheap duffel bag like the Northstar 75L. Why a cheap duffel bag? – so you can discard it when you reach your destination and not feel too bad about it. You really don’t want to lug an empty duffel bag with you during your hike. 7. Pack your Backpack in a Duffel BagIf you must check your backpack (again, a last resort), pack it in a tough duffel back to protect it’s straps and compartments. The aforementioned NorthStar 75 duffel is an excellent option with rugged fabric and a heavy-duty zipper. 8. Don’t Carry Stove FuelDon’t try to carry any stove fuel on the plane, including ESBIT cubes. It’s flat out illegal. Don’t even carry an empty liquid stove fuel bottle if you can avoid it, since it can have residual fuel or fumes, and be confiscated by security authorities. 9. Switch to an Alcohol StoveIf conditions permit, use an alcohol stove on your trip. Denatured alcohol, methylated spirits (or “meths”), and ethyl alcohol (190 proof or better) is available worldwide so you don’t have to pack any or worry about finding it at your destination. 10. Don’t Carry a KnifeDon’t bring a knife, a multi-tool or a machete. Easy to forget if you’re packing on autopilot, but Take Stuff Away (TSA) can take it away, so leave your blades at home. See Also:
from http://sectionhiker.com/how-to-pack-a-hiking-backpack-for-international-plane-travel/ The Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket is the most popular rain jacket today with good reason: it’s a fully featured waterproof breathable rain jacket that provides excellent performance at a reasonable price, usually available under $100. (See: Top 10 Backpacker Rain Jackets) Besides the price, one of PreCip’s best features is the fully adjustable hood, functionality which is increasingly left off rain jackets, but of vital important to keep rain off your face, glasses if you wear them, and protect your neck from cold drafts. The hood has three points of adjustment: a rear velcro strap to adjust the hood volume and two side toggles that let you adjust the size of the front opening. There’s also a front bill (without a shaping wire) on the hood to protect your face from blowing rain. If you don’t need the hood, it can be rolled up and tucked into the back collar out-of-the-way. The front of the collar (see top photo) protects the upper chest when closed and has a soft chin guard over the front zipper to protect your face and provide additional comfort. This hood design makes the PreCip ideal for warm weather or winter use, since it provide so much protection and configurability. The rest of the PreCip Jacket is also loaded with features including pit zips, velcro cuffs on the wrists, and a hem pull along the bottom to prevent cold wind from blowing up underneath. The jacket has two mesh lined front pockets access from the sides which are great to store gloves or a hat and provide additional ventilation. They are partially accessible when worn with a backpack hip belt. Being a waterproof breathable rain jacket, the Marmot PreCip is coated on the outside with a (DWR) water-repellent coating that makes water hitting the jacket bead up and roll off it, allowing the jacket to vent water vapor from your perspiration through the jacket’s proprietary membrane. The chemical coating wears off over time, particularly under high abrasion points, like under your shoulder straps. When the coating wears off, the jacket’s exterior fabric will become soaked and “wet out”, blocking the flow of water vapor through the membrane. All waterproof breathable jackets coated with an external DWR suffer from this problem eventually. You can correct it by reapplying the DWR coating (see How to Restore the DWR on a Waterproof Breathable Jacket.) But as long as this DWR coating is good – the PreCip jacket will remain waterproof and breathable. As waterproof breathable jackets go, the Marmot PreCip is on the warm side, in part because the interior has a printed face fabric to protect the waterproof breathable membrane from wear and tear and help reduce internal “clamminess,” when you start to overheat. While jackets made with fewer layers or “thinner” fabrics will keep you cooler in summer, they’re often not warm enough in cooler weather, even when worn with a fleece. The sizing of the PreCip runs large, so consider sizing down. The weight of a men’s XL is 11.4 ounces. RecommendationThe Marmot PreCip in one of the most popular rain jackets ever made for backpacking, hiking, and outdoor recreation. A waterproof breathable rain jacket, the Marmot PreCip incorporates a proprietary membrane called NanoPro with pit-zips to help vent perspiration, an approach to breathability that combines the best of both worlds that produces the best user comfort when worn in challenging weather. A fully-featured hood rivaling ones found on far more expensive technical shells, large storage pockets, and a host of other features make this jacket suitable for four season conditions across a wide range of temperatures. The PreCip is really an excellent value for the money, one that is hard to beat for a rain jacket of this caliber. Disclosure: The author purchased this jacket with his own funds.
from http://sectionhiker.com/marmot-precip-rain-jacket-review/ We hung and went hiking ~ Last Video! wanna gain subs? SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS! ? Website: Main Channel: Vlog/Anything Channel: Twitter: Facebook Page: Instagram: yoru_zenaku ? Snapchat: y_zenaru ?Kik: Yoru_Zenaku ~ Music! ? Secrets: Andrew Katdrop - One More Time [Tasty MUSIC AND SOUNDS USED ARE OWNED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS ~ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. from mycampinghiking http://mycampinghiking.livejournal.com/994.html from https://campingandhinikingaccessories.tumblr.com/post/156303168165 Columbia Bugaboot Plus III Titanium Omni-Heat Winter Hiking Boot (where do they come up with these product names) is a 600 gram insulated winter boot rated down to -65 fahrenheit. If you get cold feet on winter hiking trips or at home, these boots are for you. While these are high boots that come up over the ankle onto the lower calf, they’re good for winter hiking with a comfortable rocker that makes them easy to hike with. Although they do look a bit like pac-boots, they’re not: the fit around the ankles is snug and they don’t have removable liners. (see The Problem with Pac Boots for Winter Hiking) In addition to 600 grams of insulation, the inside of the Bugaboot III Titanium is lined with the aluminium reflective liner that Columbia has been including in their cold weather clothes and footwear for the past five years or so. The tongue is gusseted to prevent water from entering around it when you step into shallow streams or deep puddles, and the wraparound rand of the boot is completely sealed and waterproof. The front of the boot is covered by a robust toe kick that provides excellent protection and won’t collapse onto your toes (and potentially cause hot spots or blisters when the boot is worn with crampons or microspikes. The boot uppers are made with leather and reinforced synthetic fabric covered by OutDry, Columbia’s proprietary waterproof breathable membrane. There’s a gaiter ring at the top of the toe box that you can hook a hiking gaiter to and two pairs of speed hooks at the top of the laces. The boot lugs are articulated for traction on ice and in slushy conditions, with a distinct heel and forefoot, so you can route a gaiter strap or cord underneath the boot. I’ve found that the fit of these boots runs about a 1/4 size large and a bit wide for my “normal” feet. I fill in the gap with a thicker sock, but still have plenty of room in the toe box, which you want in a very cold weather boot to promote blood circulation. The weight of a pair of size 11 US men’s Columbia Bugaboot III Titanium Omni-Heat boots is 3 pounds 2 ounces, which is pretty lightweight for such a well-insulated pair of waterproof winter hiking boots. While I find the Columbia Bugaboot III Titanium Omni-heat boots too warm for vigorous winter hiking, I suspect people who have chronically cold feet will find them to be a good match for their needs. They are seriously warm. A women’s “pinked” model is also available. Disclosure: Columbia provided the author with a sample pair of boots for this review.
See Also:from http://sectionhiker.com/columbia-bugaboot-plus-iii-titanium-omni-heat-winter-hiking-boot-review/ Hillsound makes three different types of winter hiking traction aids, which unlike traditional mountaineering crampons, are primarily designed for use with flexible-soled winter boots and shoes. Unfortunately, Hillsound chose to name all three products similarly in a confusing and ambiguous manner, making it hard for hikers to know which product to buy and the conditions in which they will perform the best. Since I’ve reviewed all of these products in the past and use them for winter hiking, I thought I’d explain the differences between them and when you’d use each. Many of you have asked for a comparison like this, and I’ve tried to distill my experience below. If you still have questions, ask them below in a comment. Product Spec ComparisonHere are the specs for these products, for easy reference. If you’d like to refer to my original reviews, here they are: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra (2017), Hillsound Trail Crampon (2011), and Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro (2011).
Key Differences
Uncontrolled SlidesWhile traction aids assist in propelling you up or forward on slippery surfaces, one of their most important functions is preventing “uncontrolled slides”. Imagine that you’re walking up a packed snow or ice-covered incline or descending one, you fall, and start sliding downhill. That’s what a slide is. Uncontrolled slides can result in serious bodily harm and in certain cases, death. Typical injuries include broken limbs, concussions, and lacerations if you slide into trees, brush, or rocks. (An ice axe is often used in very steep terrain in conjunction with crampons to stop you from sliding very far if you fall, but requires special training to use.) Winter Surface ConditionsDifferent types of winter walking surfaces require different types of traction aids and I’ve listed the 12 most common surface conditions you’ll experience, below. These are ordered from easiest to-walk-on to the hardest, in ascending order of difficultly and hazard. I haven’t included vertical ice, because none of the Hillsound traction products are suitable for ice climbing or roped mountaineering.
Which Product To Use WhenThe numbers in the left hand column below refer to the different winter surface conditions listed above, 1-12. As you can see, there’s some overlap in the conditions where you’d want to use the different Hillsound products.
While I don’t define “steepness,” a good rule of thumb is to use traction aids with longer length spikes, the greater the slope angle or hazard potential. The best way to summarize the differences is to say that the:
My Traction SystemGiven the overlap between these different products, my preference is to carry the Trail Crampon Ultra and the Trail Crampon Pro on my winter hikes, since they subsume all of the conditions where I’d need the Trail Crampon. For example, I use the Trail Crampon Ultra on long, low-angle approach hikes because it’s the easiest Hillsound traction device to walk with, but switch to the Trail Crampon Pro when I get to steeper, higher consequence terrain. While you “can” walk on easy terrain with the Trail Crampon Pro, it’s not as comfortable and energy efficient as using a lighter weight traction device with an elastomer binding. Trip PlanningHow do you know what the surface conditions on the trail will be like before a winter hike? There’s no certain way to know, even if you have a very recent trip report, which is why many of us carry snowshoes, a light traction device like the Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra, and often a heavier one, like the Trail Crampon Pro on our hikes. It’s better to be prepared than blow a hike, miles from your car, because you didn’t want to carry an extra 16 ounces of traction. Still reading about the route in a guidebook and looking at a map can give you a lot of insight about what to expect on a winter hike. For example, if your guidebook talks about “open ledges” or cliffs on your route, that’s a good indication that you’ll need a more aggressive traction aid with longer spikes. If you look at a map and your route goes above treeline or crosses steeply angled terrain, that’s a good indication that you’ll want a crampon like the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro with anti-(snow)-balling plates. Good footwork is also important, but beyond the scope of this article (See: Crampon Walking Technique.) In addition, check the weather each day for a week before your hike. For example, if there’s a thaw and a refreeze, you can anticipate ice. If it snows, followed by a period of heavy wind, you can expect snow drifts and bare rock or exposed ice where the wind had blown the snow away. It pays to plan and be prepared if your winter hikes take you into potentially hostile terrain and weather or to hike with people who are willing to teach these skills to you. If you have any further questions about the Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra, The Hillsound Trail Crampon, or the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro, ask away. I’m happy to help. Disclosure: Hillsound has provided the author with sample products over the years.
from http://sectionhiker.com/which-hillsound-trail-crampon-is-right-for-you-how-to-choose/ The Appalachian Mountain Club has invited me to give a 90 minute talk and workshop on Adding Navigation and GPS Apps to Map and Compass for Backcountry Navigation at their Annual Summit Meeting on January 28, 2017 (9:30-10:55 AM) at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, MA (just outside Boston.) My workshop is one of 20 presentations and interactive workshops on skills, conservation and leadership that will be given at the conference, many by Appalachian Mountain Club volunteers like myself. If you’re a map and compass curmudgeon, my workshop will give you a crash course in the use of Internet, GPS, and Smartphone Apps for use on-trail or off. I’ll discuss the digital mapping revolution and personal map publishing, in addition to demonstrating a variety of navigation and smartphone apps including Caltopo, Gaia, and NE Hiker. Click here to register or see the conference full agenda. from http://sectionhiker.com/adding-navigation-and-gps-apps-to-map-and-compass-for-backcountry-navigation-1/ |
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